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For sale hard to find rare1841 letter written by Benjamin Disraeli British politician to Sir Robert Peel
in good condition you can see on the pictures , good vintage original faksimilesize about 9.3 z 15 inchesnice to have for the collectionthank you for looking and good luckfrom the research:QuestionIdentificationOriginal authorBenjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), British politician, novelist, and future prime ministerRecipientSir Robert Peel, then the British prime ministerOriginal letter dateSeptember 5, 1841Place writtenGrosvenor Gate, LondonSubjectDisraeli’s appeal for recognition after being left out of Peel’s new governmentYour physical itemA folded, printed reproduction issued as an encyclopedia supplement
A facsimile of “B. Disraeli”, part of the reproduced letter
“Faksimile” means a reproduction designed to preserve the appearance of the original document, including its handwriting, corrections, and signature. This was openly labeled as a reproduction when published; the caption itself does not suggest an attempt at forgery.
What the letter is about
Peel had formed a Conservative government, but Disraeli had received no position. Disraeli wrote an unusually personal appeal explaining how much he had contributed to the party and how humiliating he found the lack of recognition. Published historical accounts match the date, address, and passages visible in your photographs.
The letter’s main points, in modern English, are:
- He had avoided approaching Peel while Peel was busy, but had nobody else to convey his feelings.
- Since 1834, he had fought four election contests for the party, spent substantial money, and worked to promote Peel’s policies.
- He believed he had endured exceptional political hostility after joining Peel’s side.
- He had continued because he hoped Peel would eventually acknowledge his ability and character publicly.
- Being overlooked now felt overwhelming, and he appealed to Peel’s fairness and generosity to spare him humiliation.
The closing appeal visible on your copy is:
“to save me from an intolerable humiliation.”
It ends with a conventional expression of loyalty and the signature B. Disraeli.
