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British Historical Medal

British Historical Medal

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Details of 1794 Erskine Friend To Freedom

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1794 Hon. T. Erskine with bust. Reverse: A Friend To The Freedom & Rights Of Man.
Thomas Erskine, first Baron Erskine (1750-1823) purchased a commission in 1st Royal Regiment of Foot in 1768 and later published a work on "Abuses in the Army". He was called to the Bar in 1778 and obtained notoriety winning a verdict of "not guilty" for Lord George Gordon. He was also a passionate supporter of negro emancipation.
NG 265/427
Condition Good Fine (GF)
Price £18.00 - Not available

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