Speech of the Right Hon W Windham, In the House of Commons, June 13

  • 1810
By Windham, William
1810. London: J. Budd, Pall Mall, 1810.. London: J. Budd, Pall Mall, 1810. Windham, W[illiam] [1750-1810]. Speech of the Right Hon. W. Windham, In the House of Commons, June 13, 1809, On Lord Erskine's Bill for the More Effectual Prevention of Cruelty Towards Animals. London: Printed for J. Budd, Pall Mall, 1810. 34 pp. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5-1/4"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet. Moderate toning, negligible light soiling to exterior, faint horizontal crease through center. $125. * Erskine's bill was passed in the House of Lords, but was initially opposed in the House of Commons. Windham, one of the opponents, objected to its restrictions on fox hunting and horse racing.

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