J /repositories/5/archival_objects/889635 1 box 1881 January 25-1908 September 6 JAMES, Henry (1828-1911). Lawyer and statesman /repositories/5/archival_objects/889733 1 box 1881 April 26 Autograph letter signed, to W. E. Gladstone, about the Bradlaugh case. 'Subject to your approval Davey will move the amendment in the enclosed terms'; he asks for any objection to be sent to him at his room at the Commons. Gladstone has docketed the letter, noting that it refers to Bradlaugh, who had been re-elected to the Commons on 9 April, but who was unable to take his seat as he (notoriously) refused to swear the oath of allegiance on the Bible. He consented to remain inactive while the Government introduced a bill to allow affirmation rather than an oath - but the bill had to be dropped in August. Henry James was attorney-general in Gladstone's second government. 'Davey' is probably Horace Davey, liberal MP, who was to hold the same post in Gladstone's third government of 1886. House of Commons /repositories/5/archival_objects/889923 1 box 1881 April 26 1 JAMES, Henry /repositories/5/archival_objects/889734 1 box 1881 January 25 Autograph letter signed, to E.W. Hamilton, returning the enclosed circular (not present), and discussing the question of whether such circulars are 'a gross infringement of the spirit of the Ballot Act', but doubting whether it be practicable to ban them. House of Commons /repositories/5/archival_objects/889924 1 box 1881 January 25 1 JAMES, Henry /repositories/5/archival_objects/889735 1 box 1889 March 11 Autograph letter signed, to Mrs. Mary Drew (Mary Gladstone), acknowledging having been remiss in his subscription, and noting with pleasure her mother's convalescence. 41 Cadogan Square /repositories/5/archival_objects/889925 1 box 1889 March 11 1 JAMES, Venetia /repositories/5/archival_objects/889736 1 box 1908 September 6 Autograph letter of condolence to Maude Ottley, on the death of her brother E.W. Hamilton. Coton House, Rugby /repositories/5/archival_objects/889926 1 box 1908 September 6 1 JOACHIM, Joseph (1831-1907). Violinist and composer /repositories/5/archival_objects/889737 1 box dates not examined Two autograph letters signed, to Mary Gladstone, discussing various matters relating to music and performances; including the choir at Uppingham school, and a concert in which he agrees to play the C minor sonata, 'according to your wish'. Joachim had first appeared in London in 1844 under Mendelssohn, and was founder of the Joachim Quartet. 25 Phillimore Gardens, South Kensington /repositories/5/archival_objects/889927 1 box 1 March no year 1