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DACRE‚ Arthur. 7130
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Arthur Dacre’‚ to Mrs.Berlyn‚ describing recent financial losses in the theatre‚ stating that “it seems we cant get a living here”. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. The Tower House‚ Tite Street [London]‚ 29 May 1890. “...we are going (much against the grain) to offer our services in drawing rooms. I then do a short waterling-places tour before leaving England - I hope for good.” Arthur James‚ known as Arthur Dacre (1840-1895)‚ actor‚ formerly a physician. Amy and Arthur James‚ better known as Amy Roselle and Arthur Dacre‚ arrived in Australia in 1895. They had been suffering bad luck in England and thought that they could recoup their losses in the colony. But on 17 November 1895 they ended their lives in a real-life drama - the tragedy of a murder-suicide at their lodgings at 129 Macquarie Street‚ Sydney.
Price : £100.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Arthur Dacre’‚ to Mrs.Berlyn‚ describing recent financial losses in the theatre‚ stating that “it seems we cant get a living here”. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. The Tower House‚ Tite Street [London]‚ 29 May 1890. “...we are going (much against the grain) to offer our services in drawing rooms. I then do a short waterling-places tour before leaving England - I hope for good.” Arthur James‚ known as Arthur Dacre (1840-1895)‚ actor‚ formerly a physician. Amy and Arthur James‚ better known as Amy Roselle and Arthur Dacre‚ arrived in Australia in 1895. They had been suffering bad luck in England and thought that they could recoup their losses in the colony. But on 17 November 1895 they ended their lives in a real-life drama - the tragedy of a murder-suicide at their lodgings at 129 Macquarie Street‚ Sydney. Price : £100.00
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EARDLEY-WILMOT‚ Chester. 10381
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Chester Eardley-Wilmot’ to James Gibson (Crown Agent for the Van Diemen’s Land Company at Circular Head)‚ asking him to join Sir William and Lady Denison for dinner. 1 page 7 x 4¼ inches‚ partially toned‚ integral blank leaf. Government House [Hobart]‚ 8 July 1852. Robert Charles Chester Eardley-Wilmot‚ one of the three sons of the Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen’s Land‚ Sir John Eardley-Wilmot‚ became Assistant Colonial Secretary and Registrar.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Chester Eardley-Wilmot’ to James Gibson (Crown Agent for the Van Diemen’s Land Company at Circular Head)‚ asking him to join Sir William and Lady Denison for dinner. 1 page 7 x 4¼ inches‚ partially toned‚ integral blank leaf. Government House [Hobart]‚ 8 July 1852. Robert Charles Chester Eardley-Wilmot‚ one of the three sons of the Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen’s Land‚ Sir John Eardley-Wilmot‚ became Assistant Colonial Secretary and Registrar. Price : £45.00
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SELWYN‚ George Augustus. 11508
Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.A. NZealand’‚ to Mr. Achill‚ acknowledging his letter and hoping to have a meeting to discuss his correspondent’s son. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. Richmond‚ Surrey‚ 24 May 1854. George Augustus Selwyn (1809-1878) was consecrated Bishop on 17 October 1841‚ and sailed for New Zealand on 26 December. He was a significant figure in the development of the colonial churches‚ and his travels to the Pacific Islands led to the formation of the separate diocese of Melanesia. Selwyn College Cambridge was built in his memory.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.A. NZealand’‚ to Mr. Achill‚ acknowledging his letter and hoping to have a meeting to discuss his correspondent’s son. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. Richmond‚ Surrey‚ 24 May 1854. George Augustus Selwyn (1809-1878) was consecrated Bishop on 17 October 1841‚ and sailed for New Zealand on 26 December. He was a significant figure in the development of the colonial churches‚ and his travels to the Pacific Islands led to the formation of the separate diocese of Melanesia. Selwyn College Cambridge was built in his memory. Price : £65.00
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WHITMORE‚ Major-General Sir George Stoddart. 3415
Autograph Envelope Front only‚ addressed to Lt.Col.Lean‚ Commanding Militia & Volunteers‚ Christchurch‚ signed ‘G.S.Whitmore’. 5 x 3 inches. Ex Webster Collection. Postmarked Wellington‚ New Zealand‚ 27 July 1886. Sir George Stoddart Whitmore (1830-1903) served in the Kaffir Wars‚ the Crimea‚ and played a significant role in the defeat of the Maoris in 1866 and 1868. He wrote an account in The Last Maori War In New Zealand (1902).
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Autograph Envelope Front only‚ addressed to Lt.Col.Lean‚ Commanding Militia & Volunteers‚ Christchurch‚ signed ‘G.S.Whitmore’. 5 x 3 inches. Ex Webster Collection. Postmarked Wellington‚ New Zealand‚ 27 July 1886. Sir George Stoddart Whitmore (1830-1903) served in the Kaffir Wars‚ the Crimea‚ and played a significant role in the defeat of the Maoris in 1866 and 1868. He wrote an account in The Last Maori War In New Zealand (1902). Price : £65.00
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