Autograph: William Ewart Gladstone, 1856

Autograph: Letter from Gladstone to Anthony Panizzi, Principal Librarian of the British Museum, with reference to the latter's criticisms on his comparison between Homer and Tasso in his article 'Homer and his Successors in Epic Poetry', published in the 'Quarterly Review' for January 1857. Gladstone also explains his ideas of the principles which should govern foreign policy. Written in Hawarden, 29 November 1856. Signature: William Gladstone. British liberal statesman, Prime Minster and Chancellor of the Exchequer, 29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898. Source: British Museum.