DOUGLAS-HOME ALEC: (1903-1995) British Prime Minister 1963-64. T.L.S. Alec, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, 4to, London, 19^th July 1962, to Lord Rootes (‘My dear Billy’), on the printed stationery of the Foreign Office. Douglas-Home thanks his correspondent for having sent him a copy ‘of the Report on your Council’s Mission to the Caribbean’ and remarks ‘I read it with great interest. I wish all the reports I have to read were so clear and well produced’. Two file holes to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature. VG

William Rootes (1894-1964) 1^st Baron Rootes. British motor manufacturer.