Erskine May's patent as Clerk of the House
On the 2 May 1871 Thomas Erskine May's letters patent were received by both Houses and a Select Committee was appointed to examine and accept them. May noted in his dairy that he received the warmest congratulations from both sides of the House.
Title
Sir Thomas Erskine May's patent as Clerk of the House
Date
1871
Catalogue number
Parliamentary Archives ERM/18/67