Thomas Creevey (1768 1838) was a Whig politician, diarist and letter-writer, whose papers provide an important source for the history of the early nineteenth century. Although a relatively poor man, he was adept at making friends with important people, and received hospitality and financial help from them. His letters are full of gossip, often indiscreet, giving a vivid picture of the society and politics of the day. They form an interesting comparison with the papers of his contemporaries, J.W. Croker, who as a Tory was in power for most of the period in question, and Charles Greville (both...
Thomas Creevey (1768 1838) was a Whig politician, diarist and letter-writer, whose papers provide an important source for the history of the early nin...
Thomas Creevey (1768 1838) was a Whig politician, diarist and letter-writer, whose papers provide an important source for the history of the early nineteenth century. Although a relatively poor man, he was adept at making friends with important people, and received hospitality and financial help from them. His letters are full of gossip, often indiscreet, giving a vivid picture of the society and politics of the day. They form an interesting comparison with the papers of his contemporaries, J. W. Croker, who as a Tory was in power for most of the period in question, and Charles Greville (both...
Thomas Creevey (1768 1838) was a Whig politician, diarist and letter-writer, whose papers provide an important source for the history of the early nin...