James Wilson (1805-60) was a politician and economist.

Correspondence of James Wilson and family, concerning political, literary and family matters, 1840-1924. Correspondents include Walter Bagehot, Richard Cobden, Lord Palmerston, Joseph Parkes, and Lord Radnor.

Bought by the Library, John Wilson (Autographs) Ltd., Sept. 1979.

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Bagehot | Walter | 1826-1877 | economist and journalist

Bouverie | William | Pleydell- | 1779-1869 | 3rd Earl Radnor | politician

Cobden | Richard | 1804-1865 | statesman and businessman

Parkes | Joseph | 1796-1865 | politician

Temple | Henry John | 1784-1865 | 3rd Viscount Palmerston | statesman

Wilson | James | 1805-1860 | politician and economist

Great Britain | Politics and government | 19th century