Biography

British politician, entering the House of Commons as a Whig Member of Parliament (MP) in 1831. President of the Board of Trade under Lord Palmerston from 1855 to 1858 and Postmaster General under Lord Palmerston and then Lord Russell from 1860 to 1866. Established the Post Office Savings Bank in 1861. Mentioned in 18671207GeorgeBemis_CharlesSumner: "I do not know what precisely it is intended to cover, but suppose that you made the motion in understanding with the State Departm. & so, that it will at least embrace the recent despatches, such as you were kind enough to show me, between Mr Seward & Ld Stanley." See citation for full biography.