The Papers of John Hatsell, Clerk of the House of Commons: Volume 59

The collected letter and Memorabilia entries of John Hatsell, Clerk of the House of Commons from 1768 to 1820.

Peter J. Aschenbrenner (Edited by), Colin Lee (Edited by)

9781108842457, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 20 August 2020

300 pages
22 x 14.5 x 2 cm, 0.42 kg

'The Papers of John Hatsell is an erudite, entertaining, and profoundly interesting book. It is one that cannot but inspire readers to investigate further, events of which they might previously have been unaware. An unmissable read' Jacqy Sharpe, 1650–1850

John Hatsell (1733–1820) held the office of Clerk of the House of Commons from 1768 to 1820. In his letters and Memorabilia entries - published here for the first time - Hatsell brought to bear his intimate familiarity with high politics during the reign of George III. Hatsell's expertise in financial policy inspired him to offer counsel to Pitt the Younger during Pitt's first premiership (1783–1801). Hatsell's other correspondents include Henry Addington (speaker 1789–1801 and prime minister 1801-1804), Charles Abbot (speaker 1802–1817), and William Eden (diplomat and President of the Board of Trade in the Ministry of All the Talents, 1806–1807). Hatsell centres his attention on the enduring constitutional significance of the changes he experienced in his public and private life. Hatsell's wry humour is often on display as he reveals the lighter side of social and political life in Great Britain.

Foreword by Sir Malcolm Jack, KCB, Clerk of the House of Commons (2006–2011)
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Editorial Practices
The Papers of John Hatsell, Clerk of the House of Commons
Selected Correspondence
Memorabilia
Index.

Subject Areas: Politics & government [JP], Napoleonic Wars [HBWH], Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900 [HBLL], British & Irish history [HBJD1], History [HB]