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Notebook and wig of Justice Hawkins
A notebook and wig once belonging to the English Judge, Justice Hawkins (Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton), given to Horatio William Bottomley, Liberal MP, following an unsuccessful prosecution for fraud. According to Bottomley, Justice Hawkins shook his hand, said he was the ablest advocate he had ever listened to, and handed him the notebook and wig. The entry in the notebook is dated 1893, and contains the names of Horatio Bottomley, Sir Henry Isaacs, Joseph Isaacs and Charles Dollman -- all directors of a company called the Hansard Publishing Union, which failed, owing money to its shareholders and investors. Bottomley made several court appearances as a defendant in libel and fraud cases, and frequently acted for himself. He was also a financier, swindler, journalist and newspaper proprietor. He founded the Financial Times and the magazine John Bull. In 1912 he was forced into bankruptcy, which meant that he had to leave parliament
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This intriguing photograph showcases a historic artifact from the past: a notebook and wig once owned by Justice Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton. Justice Hawkins was an English Judge known for his fairness and impartiality, who presided over numerous trials during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The story behind this peculiar item begins in 1893 when Horatio William Bottomley, a Liberal MP, found himself in an unsuccessful prosecution for fraud. Despite the outcome, Justice Hawkins was reportedly impressed by Bottomley's advocacy skills and, as a token of respect, handed him the notebook and wig following the trial. The notebook, now a precious relic, bears the names of Horatio Bottomley, Sir Henry Isaacs, Joseph Isaacs, and Charles Dollman. These men were all directors of the Hansard Publishing Union, a company that had failed, leaving its shareholders and investors in debt. Bottomley, a multifaceted figure, had a varied career as a journalist, financier, swindler, and newspaper proprietor. He founded the Financial Times and the magazine John Bull. Bottomley's legal troubles were not limited to being a defendant; he frequently acted for himself in libel and fraud cases. In 1912, he was forced into bankruptcy, which ultimately led to his departure from Parliament. The entry in the notebook serves as a poignant reminder of Bottomley's complex and controversial life. This unique piece of history offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricate web of connections between law, politics, and finance during a pivotal era. The notebook and wig, now preserved, continue to tell the story of an extraordinary man and the times in which he lived.
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