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This collection is made up of letters written by Scottish politician Henry Peter Brougham, printed copies of two of Brougham's parliamentary speeches, and notes and documents related to British law. Much of Brougham's correspondence concerns mid-19th-century British politics.

This collection (2 linear feet) is made up of outgoing letters written by Scottish politician Henry Peter Brougham, printed copies of two of Brougham's parliamentary speeches, and notes and documents related to British law.

The collection is comprised primarily of Brougham's outgoing correspondence to recipients such as John W. Croker, Lord [John] Murray, and Lord [John] Russell, dated 1807-1865 (bulk 1824-1864). Brougham discussed political issues and politicians, often related to the actions of Parliament. Some of his letters pertain to the country's relationships with Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and France, and to specific legislation, including the repeal of the Corn Laws. Many of the letters concern the actions of Robert Peel and to Parliamentary party politics, and a few concern the relationship between historical legislation and contemporary political issues. Some of the correspondence is more personal in nature, occasionally concerning magazines such as the Edinburgh Review; a small number of items are in French. The first seven volumes of the collection contain occasional newspaper clippings and articles in English and French.

The collection contains a bound copy of Brougham's speech on the "Present State of the Law," presented before the House of Commons on February 7, 1828; the copy, one of 30, is inscribed to M. A. Taylor. The speech concerns the state of the English and Welsh court system, the administration of justice in Great Britain, specific laws, and trial procedures, among other subjects. A second, shorter speech delivered before the House of Lords pertains to education reform (May 23, 1835).

Other materials include approximately 100 pages of annotated articles and related notes regarding many different legal topics, a document prepared for the defendants in a trespassing case brought before the Yorkshire Summer Assizes (July 31, 1824), and proposed routes for travelling through France (ca. 1832?).

This collection is made up of correspondence and writings pertaining to English politician John Russell, 1st Earl Russell. The bulk of the materials consists of Russell's incoming and outgoing correspondence and essays; many items concern British history and government, Irish history, European history, and religion.

This collection (1.5 linear feet) contains correspondence and writings pertaining to English politician John Russell, 1st Earl Russell.

The Correspondence series (138 items) is made up of incoming and outgoing letters of John Russell, and a small number of items between other individuals. Early correspondence includes personal letters that Russell wrote to his father, the Duke of Bedford, in the early 19th century, and a copied extract from a letter to Princess Charlotte regarding the British constitution (March 5, 1812). Much of the correspondence pertains to political issues and religion, including a lengthy draft letter by John Russell about the Reform Bill of 1832 ([1831], approximately 100 pages). Some of the later letters mention William Ewart Gladstone. One group of undated items specifically regard Ireland.

The Writings series (approximately 150 items) contains essays, fragments of essays, speeches, and notes. Most items pertain to British politics and politicians, British and European history, and religion. The series includes essays about Charles James Fox, Warren Hastings, Thomas Moore, the reform of corporations, literature, the peerage, and photographs.

Documents (approximately 8 items) include a travel pass for British citizen Thomas Adams, authorized by John Russell; an item addressed to Queen Victoria concerning the Church of Scotland; a list of members of the peerage and information about their titles; and a document about the membership of Parliament under Prime Minister William Lamb, Viscount Melbourne.

The manuscript County Information Book contains demographic information about England's counties, including each county's number of residents and number of representatives in Parliament.

Miscellaneous items include manuscript notes and lists concerning political topics, religion, and other subjects.

The Palgrave family papers are made up of incoming letters to and drafts of letters by William Palgrave of Coltishall, England, and his sons William and Robert. The letters concern politics, family news, Robert Palgrave's work as registrar of the admiralty court at Gibraltar, and other subjects. Contributors include Charles Townshend; Thomas William Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester; and Thomas Denham.

The Palgrave family papers (78 items) consist of letters to and drafts of letters by William Palgrave of Coltishall, England, and his sons William and Robert. The letters concern politics, family news, Robert Palgrave's work as registrar of the admiralty court at Gibraltar, and other subjects. Contributors include Charles Townshend; Thomas William Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester; and Thomas Denham.

The elder William Palgrave wrote 5 letters to his son Robert about life in Coltishall, England, while Robert worked for the admiralty court in Gibraltar. Other letters, including some addressed to Robert, refer to Robert's work in Gibraltar, particularly regarding fees and the court. William Palgrave's incoming correspondence, including 4 early letters from Charles Townshend, largely concerns political issues; one writer expressed condolences about the death of Robert Palgrave (March 6, 1805). In two letters, Thomas Denman discussed the case of James Roberton, a doctor who fled to the Netherlands after facing abortion-related criminal charges (September 13, 1810, and September 17, 1810). Two brief, undated extracts from the will of "Dr. Parr" concern bequests to the Palgrave family.

This collection is made up of 23 manuscripts by and related to Sir Robert Peel, 1st baronet; Sir Robert Peel, 2nd baronet; and Sir Robert Peel, 3rd baronet. The Peels' outgoing letters, which comprise the bulk of the collection, concern official appointments, social engagements, and the Royal Family.

This collection is made up of 23 manuscripts and 1 engraving by and related to Sir Robert Peel, 1st baronet; Sir Robert Peel, 2nd baronet; and Sir Robert Peel, 3rd baronet. Of the manuscripts, 22 are letters written by, or on behalf of, one of three generations of the Peel family. The Peels' correspondence, primarily personal, occasionally concerns social engagements and official appointments. Other topics include bibles in the King's library (November 13, 1824); a royal review of troops at Hyde Park, London (July 24, 1830); the election of a speaker for the House of Commons (October 4, 1830); Prince Albert's patronage of the "Relgerran Schools" (November 1, 1840); and an unusual fish discovered in the River Thames (undated). The remaining items are four lines of poetry, signed, and an engraving of Robert Peel, 2nd baronet.