Lot 3160

Description

John Gully signature, on part of an envelope and at side is written, 'Autograph of Mr John Gully - Died 9th March 1863', with attached newspaper cutting of an entire column (approx 46cm long) detailing his lifetime achievements. Very fine.

John Gully, a politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1837, was a man with a chequered and colourful life including time in prison, pugalism at a time when 50 or 60 rounds were not uncommon, and also a horse owner and gambler. He was one of the owners of the winner of both the Epsom Derby and the St Leger in 1832.