1907 Leytonstone London Political Letter Knott's Green Signed ER Alexander For Sale

1907 Leytonstone London Political Letter Knott's Green Signed ER Alexander Printer

Approximately 5" by 8" Fold to left side of the letter.

• Item DescriptionOverview

  • Date: February 26, 1907

  • Location: Leytonstone, London / Essex, England

  • Author: Edward Reuben Alexander (signed "E. R. Alexander")

  • Recipient: Walter Feather, Esq.

  • Format: Typed letter on original personal stationery with a crisp hand-signed ink signature.

  Historical Significance & Content

  This compelling 1907 piece of local British political ephemera offers an excellent window into early 20th-century civic procedures, election organization, and the historical geography of East London.

  Writing from his residence at "Innisfallen, Wallwood Road, Leytonstone," prominent local master printer Edward Reuben Alexander communicates regarding an upcoming County Council Election scheduled for March 2nd.

  In the letter, Alexander notes:

  "I enclose you Authority for use of Knott's Green Mission for County Council Election, March 2nd."

  He follows up by requesting historical voter data to aid their political strategy:

  "Can you furnish me with the number of Votes polled in the 1901 Election in the Forest Ward?"

  About the Author

  Edward Reuben Alexander was a highly influential figure in Leyton and Leytonstone. He was a well-known Master Printer and founder of E. R. Alexander & Sons (The Era Press) based on Leyton High Road. He served as a Technical Instructor of Printing at the Regent Street Polytechnic and was heavily involved in local civic life, publishing several local newspapers including the Leytonstone & District Times.