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Important Winston Churchill typed letter signed as Prime Minister announcing his resignation as Prime Minister, dated 6 April 1955. After suffering a severe stroke in 1953, Churchill's health quickly began to deteriorate affecting both his speech and ability to walk. Written on official 10 Downing Street stationery, letter to Conservative politician John Harvey reads in part: ''...For some time past I have not felt that at my age it would be right for me to incur such new and indefinite responsibilities I have therefore tendered my resignation to The Queen''. Churchill endorses Anthony Eden as his successor in upholding ''...the causes of Tory democracy which Lord Beaconsfield proclaimed, which Lord Randolph Churchill revived, and which I have tried to serve...[signed] Yours sincerely / Winston S. Churchill''. Two-page letter on two sheets has a hole punched to upper left and measures 7.5'' x 9.5''. Lot includes retained copy of Harvey's reply. Creasing with scattered minor stains, else near fine.
Winston Churchill Announces His Resignation as Prime Minister -- ''...for some time past I have not felt that at my age it would be right for me to incur such new and indefinite responsibilities...''
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