Eigenh. Brief m. Unterschrift L. Kossuth".

Kossuth, Lajos, ungar. Rechtsanwalt und freiheitlicher Politiker, Kämpfer für die Unabhängigkeit Ungarns von Österreich (1802-1894).

Verlag: [London], 20. IX. 1853.

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1 p. Gr. 8vo. Doppelblatt Im Londoner Exil an einen Herrn. Ganz politischer Brief, in dem Kossuth die englische Haltung bei Beginn des Krimkriegs kritisiert und zu öffentlichen Protesten aufruft. […] Let me entreat you to read the 'Mornung Advertiser' of the day, and let me ask you: will Marylebone still remain silent on the Eastern question? The opportunity for taking the lead being lost, shall it not even claim the honor of following swiftly the course which Stafford and Sheffield have taken. - Matters came to the point that the boasted friendship of England to Turkey is about to issue in a fighting for Russia against the Turks should they dare to maintain their national honor and the independence not only of their own country, but of Europe. - We have seen many strange things in Englands policy - my own dear country has fallen a victim to it - but in disgrace like this never yet has stained the name of any country. - There is only one means left to prevent it: 'Popular manifestations' […]". Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 81264

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Titel: Eigenh. Brief m. Unterschrift L. Kossuth".

Verlag: [London], 20. IX. 1853.