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ALMONTE‚ General Juan Nepomuceno. 9031
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Almonte’‚ addressed ‘Madame’ (Mrs. Darby Griffith‚ wife of C.Darby Griffith M.P.)‚ accepting her invitation to a soirée on Wednesday. In French. 8 x 5 inches‚ laid down‚ some creasing‚ with a separate engraved visiting card (traces of mounting) of Le Général Almonte as the Mexican envoy. Undated‚ late 1860s. Juan Nepomuceno Almonte (1804-1869)‚ Mexican general and statesman‚ served under Santa Anna in Texas‚ was captured at the battle of San Jacinto (1836); minister to the U.S. (1841-46‚ 1853) and to France (1857 and 1866).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Almonte’‚ addressed ‘Madame’ (Mrs. Darby Griffith‚ wife of C.Darby Griffith M.P.)‚ accepting her invitation to a soirée on Wednesday. In French. 8 x 5 inches‚ laid down‚ some creasing‚ with a separate engraved visiting card (traces of mounting) of Le Général Almonte as the Mexican envoy. Undated‚ late 1860s. Juan Nepomuceno Almonte (1804-1869)‚ Mexican general and statesman‚ served under Santa Anna in Texas‚ was captured at the battle of San Jacinto (1836); minister to the U.S. (1841-46‚ 1853) and to France (1857 and 1866). Price : £150.00
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BEAUREGARD‚ General George Toutant. 9030
Autograph Letter in the third person‚ in which “Genl. Beauregard presents his compliments to Mr & Mr Darby Griffith...”‚ explaining that his forthcoming journey to the Continent prevents his acceptance of their invitation to dinner. 7 x 4½ inches‚ with the integral blank leaf laid down on part of an old album leaf. With a separate engraved visiting card of Genl. G. Toutant de Beauregard‚ New Orleans‚ Louisiana. 11 St. James Place [London]‚ 1 July 1866. General George Toutant Beauregard (1818-93)‚ General in the Confederate Army. The visiting card has the upper left corner turned down‚ indicating personal delivery‚ and lower right the letters p.p.c. (’pour prendage congé’ or to take leave).
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Autograph Letter in the third person‚ in which “Genl. Beauregard presents his compliments to Mr & Mr Darby Griffith...”‚ explaining that his forthcoming journey to the Continent prevents his acceptance of their invitation to dinner. 7 x 4½ inches‚ with the integral blank leaf laid down on part of an old album leaf. With a separate engraved visiting card of Genl. G. Toutant de Beauregard‚ New Orleans‚ Louisiana. 11 St. James Place [London]‚ 1 July 1866. General George Toutant Beauregard (1818-93)‚ General in the Confederate Army. The visiting card has the upper left corner turned down‚ indicating personal delivery‚ and lower right the letters p.p.c. (’pour prendage congé’ or to take leave). Price : £350.00
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BLATCHFORD‚ Samuel. 10845
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Colonel Jerome Bonaparte‚ thanking him for the box of terrapins‚ adding that “I never ate finer”. 2½ pages 8 x 5½ inches‚ in good condition‚ light creasing at corners. New York‚ 22 December 1871. Samuel Blatchford (1820-1893)‚ Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. “The creatures were frozen as hard and stiff as the North Pole. They were left quietly reposing last night on a waiter on the floor in the kitchen‚ apparently sleeping their last sleep. This morning they were found dancing a minuet with the cat‚ who apparently regarded them as lineal descendants of his Satanic Majesty. Their liveliness was soon put an end to ... It was very kind of you to remember me in this way. Perhaps your better half’s dislike of the dish‚ is the result of her Northern prejudice‚ leading to the belief that small negroes have been disposed of to furnish forth the feast.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Colonel Jerome Bonaparte‚ thanking him for the box of terrapins‚ adding that “I never ate finer”. 2½ pages 8 x 5½ inches‚ in good condition‚ light creasing at corners. New York‚ 22 December 1871. Samuel Blatchford (1820-1893)‚ Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. “The creatures were frozen as hard and stiff as the North Pole. They were left quietly reposing last night on a waiter on the floor in the kitchen‚ apparently sleeping their last sleep. This morning they were found dancing a minuet with the cat‚ who apparently regarded them as lineal descendants of his Satanic Majesty. Their liveliness was soon put an end to ... It was very kind of you to remember me in this way. Perhaps your better half’s dislike of the dish‚ is the result of her Northern prejudice‚ leading to the belief that small negroes have been disposed of to furnish forth the feast.” Price : £100.00
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CANADA. Report from L’Orignal‚ Ontario‚ 1845. 7596
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed ‘James T.Byrne’‚ Congregational minister at L’Orignal‚ to the Revd .A.Wells [in London]‚ forming a Report to the Colonial Missionary Society of the activities of the church from April to December 1844‚ the development of its membership‚ missions‚ Byrne’s tours of duty to Niagara and other places‚ the distribution of religious publications‚ the opening of a new chapel at Hawkesbury‚ his scattered congregation and much else. 4 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ legible and in fine clean condition. L’Orignal‚ 7 January 1845. L'Orignal is a former village now part of Champlain Township in eastern Ontario.
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed ‘James T.Byrne’‚ Congregational minister at L’Orignal‚ to the Revd .A.Wells [in London]‚ forming a Report to the Colonial Missionary Society of the activities of the church from April to December 1844‚ the development of its membership‚ missions‚ Byrne’s tours of duty to Niagara and other places‚ the distribution of religious publications‚ the opening of a new chapel at Hawkesbury‚ his scattered congregation and much else. 4 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ legible and in fine clean condition. L’Orignal‚ 7 January 1845. L'Orignal is a former village now part of Champlain Township in eastern Ontario. Price : £200.00
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EVERETT‚ Alexander Hill. 0878
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Batchelder‚ Saco‚ Maine‚ thanking him for his communication‚ discussing unsatisfactory proceedings described in the newspapers‚ recommending public meetings‚ informing him that he will probably send as agent to Washington to prevent the transfer‚ and emphasising the ‘danger to the State from the running of a military road across the territory‚ and the erection of a strong fortress on the rock of Madawalken (?)’. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ with final sentence and signature overleaf. Minor defects‚ clean tear at fold‚ but of good appearance. Boston‚ 15 March 1832. A.H.Everett (b.Boston 1790; d.Canton‚ China 1847)‚ diplomat and editor of the North American Review (1830-35). ‘In time of war your whole state and with it the approach to all the rest of New-England would be at the mercy of the enemy.’
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Batchelder‚ Saco‚ Maine‚ thanking him for his communication‚ discussing unsatisfactory proceedings described in the newspapers‚ recommending public meetings‚ informing him that he will probably send as agent to Washington to prevent the transfer‚ and emphasising the ‘danger to the State from the running of a military road across the territory‚ and the erection of a strong fortress on the rock of Madawalken (?)’. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ with final sentence and signature overleaf. Minor defects‚ clean tear at fold‚ but of good appearance. Boston‚ 15 March 1832. A.H.Everett (b.Boston 1790; d.Canton‚ China 1847)‚ diplomat and editor of the North American Review (1830-35). ‘In time of war your whole state and with it the approach to all the rest of New-England would be at the mercy of the enemy.’ Price : £85.00
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FIELDING‚ Rt.Hon. William Stevens. 1903
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Holiday (wife of Henry Holiday‚ painter)‚ accepting an invitation to him and his wife ‘to join your party on Saturday afternoon’‚ and regretting that another invitation does not permit them ‘to remain and sup with you’. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Hotel Victoria‚ Northumberland Avenue‚ London‚ 22 July 1892. W.S.Fielding (1848-1929)‚ Prime Minister of Nova Scotia (1884-96).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Holiday (wife of Henry Holiday‚ painter)‚ accepting an invitation to him and his wife ‘to join your party on Saturday afternoon’‚ and regretting that another invitation does not permit them ‘to remain and sup with you’. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Hotel Victoria‚ Northumberland Avenue‚ London‚ 22 July 1892. W.S.Fielding (1848-1929)‚ Prime Minister of Nova Scotia (1884-96). Price : £45.00
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GOUGH‚ John B. 2200
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mary Wallis at Auburn‚ explaining that pressure of work has delayed his reply‚ but agreeing to address an audience so long as it does not conflict with the Lecture on Friday. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ with the original autograph envelope front‚ franked‚ in good condition. Worcester‚ 23 October 1869. John B.Gough (1817-86)‚ American temperance reformer.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mary Wallis at Auburn‚ explaining that pressure of work has delayed his reply‚ but agreeing to address an audience so long as it does not conflict with the Lecture on Friday. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ with the original autograph envelope front‚ franked‚ in good condition. Worcester‚ 23 October 1869. John B.Gough (1817-86)‚ American temperance reformer. Price : £45.00
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JAMAICA. 1787 Commission. 1022
Military Commission‚ signed by Lieutenant Governor Alured Clarke‚ appointing John Perry‚ Gentleman‚ ‘to be second Lieut. of the St. James’s Troop in the Western division Regiment of Horse’. Countersignatures. Local printing on paper‚ with manuscript insertions. 9 x 14 inches‚ minor tears and holes at folds‚ but clean and of good appearance. Paper seal affixed. Saint Jago de la Vega [Jamaica]‚ 6 August 1787. An example of early colonial printing.
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Military Commission‚ signed by Lieutenant Governor Alured Clarke‚ appointing John Perry‚ Gentleman‚ ‘to be second Lieut. of the St. James’s Troop in the Western division Regiment of Horse’. Countersignatures. Local printing on paper‚ with manuscript insertions. 9 x 14 inches‚ minor tears and holes at folds‚ but clean and of good appearance. Paper seal affixed. Saint Jago de la Vega [Jamaica]‚ 6 August 1787. An example of early colonial printing. Price : £175.00
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JAMAICA. John Grant‚ Chief Justice. 1316
Autograph Letter Signed by John Grant (Chief Justice of Jamaica 1784-91)‚ to Stephen Fuller‚ Agent for Jamaica in London‚ discussing the money due to the agent from Jamaican merchants‚ reporting on recent meetings of the Legislature‚ alluding to the end of the American War of Independence. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good clean condition‚ a few clean tears (repaired)‚ address panel marked ‘Duke of Cumberland pkt’‚ rated 1/- and Inland post pd marking‚ ‘IAMAICA’ handstamp and 2 London Bishop marks. Spanish Town [Jamaica]‚ 22 December 1783. ‘The Session began with an unfavourable aspect‚ and some wild attempts have been made in opposition to the King’s proclamation regulating our intercourse with the American States but none of them succeeded which is in great degree to be attributed to the arrival of unexpected supplies of provisions & lumber.’
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Autograph Letter Signed by John Grant (Chief Justice of Jamaica 1784-91)‚ to Stephen Fuller‚ Agent for Jamaica in London‚ discussing the money due to the agent from Jamaican merchants‚ reporting on recent meetings of the Legislature‚ alluding to the end of the American War of Independence. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good clean condition‚ a few clean tears (repaired)‚ address panel marked ‘Duke of Cumberland pkt’‚ rated 1/- and Inland post pd marking‚ ‘IAMAICA’ handstamp and 2 London Bishop marks. Spanish Town [Jamaica]‚ 22 December 1783. ‘The Session began with an unfavourable aspect‚ and some wild attempts have been made in opposition to the King’s proclamation regulating our intercourse with the American States but none of them succeeded which is in great degree to be attributed to the arrival of unexpected supplies of provisions & lumber.’ Price : £175.00
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MARITIME. Lieutenant Dillon‚ Master of the Palmyra‚ Havana 1821. 4879
Autograph Letter Signed by Edward Dillon‚ Master of the Brig Palmyra‚ to the military and naval agents Messrs.Cox & Son in London‚ making belated arrangements for the insurance of himself‚ his wages and his property‚ “Wearing apparel‚ bedding‚ books‚ charts‚ nautical instruments & watch at £120....” 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ with the integral address leaf (Deal Ship Letter marking)‚ in good condition‚ lightly toned. Brig Palmyra of Dublin in the Havana‚ 3 October 1821. Being now in Havana‚ Dillon is unable to supply the necessary certificate to show he is still alive‚ but he does go into considerable detail about the extent of the insurance “...capture or detention by Princes or foreign powers‚ fire‚ enemies‚ Pirates‚ Rovers‚ thieves‚ jettisons‚ ...takings at sea‚ arrests‚ restraints & detainments of all Kings Princes & people of what nation‚ condition or quality soever and all other perils...”
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Autograph Letter Signed by Edward Dillon‚ Master of the Brig Palmyra‚ to the military and naval agents Messrs.Cox & Son in London‚ making belated arrangements for the insurance of himself‚ his wages and his property‚ “Wearing apparel‚ bedding‚ books‚ charts‚ nautical instruments & watch at £120....” 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ with the integral address leaf (Deal Ship Letter marking)‚ in good condition‚ lightly toned. Brig Palmyra of Dublin in the Havana‚ 3 October 1821. Being now in Havana‚ Dillon is unable to supply the necessary certificate to show he is still alive‚ but he does go into considerable detail about the extent of the insurance “...capture or detention by Princes or foreign powers‚ fire‚ enemies‚ Pirates‚ Rovers‚ thieves‚ jettisons‚ ...takings at sea‚ arrests‚ restraints & detainments of all Kings Princes & people of what nation‚ condition or quality soever and all other perils...” Price : £100.00
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MORAN‚ Benjamin. 0874
A long Autograph Letter Signed‚ marked Private‚ to General Adam Badeau‚ discussing accounts for the U.S. Legation in London‚ ‘an appropriation of £200 for office furniture‚ and an increase for rent’‚ house hunting‚ the integrity of Vice Consul General Nunn‚ the arrival of Badeau’s box‚ ‘the Spanish affair’‚ McMahon‚ Sumner‚ and other current topics. 8 pp. 9 x 7.5 inches‚ some spotting and minor tears and stains on the final page. London‚ 30 September 1869. Benjamin Moran (1820-86)‚ diplomat and author‚ writes an entertaining letter as secretary of the American Legation in London. His correspondent‚ General Adam Badeau‚ also of the Legation (appointed by President Grant‚ whose military history he wrote)‚ was on leave in America. ‘You must come back. The Duchess‚ Lady Georgiana‚ Babbage and I say so. But if the President decides otherwise‚ pray remember my wish and suggest some youth as your successor who will be half as good as you and I shall be happy - provided he don’t come from that heavenly City of Boston.’
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A long Autograph Letter Signed‚ marked Private‚ to General Adam Badeau‚ discussing accounts for the U.S. Legation in London‚ ‘an appropriation of £200 for office furniture‚ and an increase for rent’‚ house hunting‚ the integrity of Vice Consul General Nunn‚ the arrival of Badeau’s box‚ ‘the Spanish affair’‚ McMahon‚ Sumner‚ and other current topics. 8 pp. 9 x 7.5 inches‚ some spotting and minor tears and stains on the final page. London‚ 30 September 1869. Benjamin Moran (1820-86)‚ diplomat and author‚ writes an entertaining letter as secretary of the American Legation in London. His correspondent‚ General Adam Badeau‚ also of the Legation (appointed by President Grant‚ whose military history he wrote)‚ was on leave in America. ‘You must come back. The Duchess‚ Lady Georgiana‚ Babbage and I say so. But if the President decides otherwise‚ pray remember my wish and suggest some youth as your successor who will be half as good as you and I shall be happy - provided he don’t come from that heavenly City of Boston.’ Price : £100.00
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PEABODY‚ George. 1478
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev.E.Davies at Bath‚ thanking him for the compliment paid in his epigram‚ and discussing the health of his friend Admiral Duff‚ his own rheumatism‚ and sending his photograph [not present]. 3 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ final leaf tipped on part album leaf. London‚ 24 April 1862. George Peabody (1795-1869)‚ American philanthropist and banker. ‘Mr.King did not succeed well with me in Photography but better with the Tennants. I think I gave your Uncle one or two of myself taken in Paris which are very good & as you are a family man perhaps the enclosed with my autograph attached may prove acceptable.’
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev.E.Davies at Bath‚ thanking him for the compliment paid in his epigram‚ and discussing the health of his friend Admiral Duff‚ his own rheumatism‚ and sending his photograph [not present]. 3 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ final leaf tipped on part album leaf. London‚ 24 April 1862. George Peabody (1795-1869)‚ American philanthropist and banker. ‘Mr.King did not succeed well with me in Photography but better with the Tennants. I think I gave your Uncle one or two of myself taken in Paris which are very good & as you are a family man perhaps the enclosed with my autograph attached may prove acceptable.’ Price : £150.00
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PLATT‚ Jonas. 11251
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Henry‚ Albany‚ discussing “the Orphan Asylum cause”‚ the legal procedure involved in it‚ and asking his correspondent’s opinion. 1¼ pages 9½ x 8 inches‚ marginal tears and other defects‚ but complete and legible. New York‚ 13 December 1826. Jonas Platt (1769-1834)‚ American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Henry‚ Albany‚ discussing “the Orphan Asylum cause”‚ the legal procedure involved in it‚ and asking his correspondent’s opinion. 1¼ pages 9½ x 8 inches‚ marginal tears and other defects‚ but complete and legible. New York‚ 13 December 1826. Jonas Platt (1769-1834)‚ American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives. Price : £100.00
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SPRING-RICE‚ Sir Cecil. 5630
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Cecil’ as British Ambassador at Washington‚ to his niece Honora‚ describing President Woodrow Wilson and The White House. 3 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. British Embassy‚ Washington‚ 23 December 1913. An interesting private letter by Sir Cecil Spring-Rice (1859-1918)‚ diplomat and author of ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’. According to some commentators‚ such as Colonel House‚ President Wilson’s adviser‚ Spring-Rice delayed America’s entry into the war by two years. “I saw the President yesterday to present an address from Carlisle to congratulate him on being elected‚ he being the grandson of a Scotch Minister who served for some time in Carlisle... The White House is a copy of the D of Leinster’s house‚ I am told - It is a very fine one and beautifully furnished. It used to be extremely early Victorian. I must stop or get scolded...”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Cecil’ as British Ambassador at Washington‚ to his niece Honora‚ describing President Woodrow Wilson and The White House. 3 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. British Embassy‚ Washington‚ 23 December 1913. An interesting private letter by Sir Cecil Spring-Rice (1859-1918)‚ diplomat and author of ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’. According to some commentators‚ such as Colonel House‚ President Wilson’s adviser‚ Spring-Rice delayed America’s entry into the war by two years. “I saw the President yesterday to present an address from Carlisle to congratulate him on being elected‚ he being the grandson of a Scotch Minister who served for some time in Carlisle... The White House is a copy of the D of Leinster’s house‚ I am told - It is a very fine one and beautifully furnished. It used to be extremely early Victorian. I must stop or get scolded...” Price : £100.00
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SQUIER‚ Ephraim George. 9782
Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.Geo Squier’‚ to Julius Froebel‚ asking him to attend the meeting of the Directors in Liverpool‚ “preparative to bringing our Co. before the public”‚ and asking his correspondent to “make the acquaintance of our leading men. Besides your knowledge of Central America &c would be useful to me at the Meeting”. 2½ pages‚ 8 x 5 inches‚ a few minor tears at folds repaired‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 2 October 1858. “One of our earliest objects will be to encourage emigration.” Ephraim George Squier (1821-1888)‚ author‚ traveller in Central America. He published many works about Central America‚ such as Nicaragua: Its People‚ Scenery‚ Monuments (1852)‚ The States of Central America (1858)‚ Notes on Central America: Particularly the States of Honduras and San Salvador (1855)‚ Honduras: Descriptive Historical and Statistical (1870)‚ and Travels in Central America‚ Particularly in Nicaragua (1860). In 1862 Lincoln sent him to Peru as United States Commissioner.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.Geo Squier’‚ to Julius Froebel‚ asking him to attend the meeting of the Directors in Liverpool‚ “preparative to bringing our Co. before the public”‚ and asking his correspondent to “make the acquaintance of our leading men. Besides your knowledge of Central America &c would be useful to me at the Meeting”. 2½ pages‚ 8 x 5 inches‚ a few minor tears at folds repaired‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 2 October 1858. “One of our earliest objects will be to encourage emigration.” Ephraim George Squier (1821-1888)‚ author‚ traveller in Central America. He published many works about Central America‚ such as Nicaragua: Its People‚ Scenery‚ Monuments (1852)‚ The States of Central America (1858)‚ Notes on Central America: Particularly the States of Honduras and San Salvador (1855)‚ Honduras: Descriptive Historical and Statistical (1870)‚ and Travels in Central America‚ Particularly in Nicaragua (1860). In 1862 Lincoln sent him to Peru as United States Commissioner. Price : £100.00
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THATCHER‚ Benjamin B. 0703
Autograph Letter Signed with initials‚ ‘Yours evermore‚ to the knife blade‚ B.B.T.’ to S.S.Osgood in London‚ giving his news‚ discussing his health‚ his current work‚ praising Osgood’s book and looking forward to seeing him back in America. 2 pp. 10.5 x 8 inches‚ with address panel‚ postmarks‚ occasional defects and tears. Boston‚ 18 January 1839. Benjamin Bussey Thatcher (1809-40)‚ lawyer‚ philanthropist‚ advocate of African colonization as a solution to the slavery question‚ author of Indian Biography (1832). ‘Let no flattery‚ no short lived success‚ deceive you to remain longer in such a Pandemonium as London is.’ Thatcher’s works also included a Memoir of S.Osgood Wright‚ late Missionary to Liberia (1834).
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Autograph Letter Signed with initials‚ ‘Yours evermore‚ to the knife blade‚ B.B.T.’ to S.S.Osgood in London‚ giving his news‚ discussing his health‚ his current work‚ praising Osgood’s book and looking forward to seeing him back in America. 2 pp. 10.5 x 8 inches‚ with address panel‚ postmarks‚ occasional defects and tears. Boston‚ 18 January 1839. Benjamin Bussey Thatcher (1809-40)‚ lawyer‚ philanthropist‚ advocate of African colonization as a solution to the slavery question‚ author of Indian Biography (1832). ‘Let no flattery‚ no short lived success‚ deceive you to remain longer in such a Pandemonium as London is.’ Thatcher’s works also included a Memoir of S.Osgood Wright‚ late Missionary to Liberia (1834). Price : £75.00
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VAN DYKE‚ John C. 9281
Two Autograph Letters Signed‚ agreeing to lecture at the Art Students League and suggesting some lecture titles. 2 letters 8 x 5 inches‚ minor blemishes only. Rutgers College‚ New Brunswick‚ 9 June & 10 July 1893. John Charles Van Dyke (1856-1932)‚ art critic and librarian.
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Two Autograph Letters Signed‚ agreeing to lecture at the Art Students League and suggesting some lecture titles. 2 letters 8 x 5 inches‚ minor blemishes only. Rutgers College‚ New Brunswick‚ 9 June & 10 July 1893. John Charles Van Dyke (1856-1932)‚ art critic and librarian. Price : £40.00
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WADSWORTH‚ Jeremiah. 10866
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Nehemiah Hubbard‚ Merchant‚ Middletown‚ Connecticut‚ about the threat of a British embargo on American ports of all vessels trading with French dominions‚ the possibility of war breaking out again‚ speculating on the British motives and likely intentions. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in poor condition‚ toned‚ worn along edges‚ but without loss‚ with the separated address leaf‚ also heavily toned‚ signed ‘J.Wadsworth’‚ stamped FREE. Philadelphia‚ 12 March 1796. In poor state‚ but interesting content from Jeremiah Wadsworth (1743-1804)‚ merchant mariner‚ Connecticut legislator‚ Revolutionary soldier (commissary general‚ first to the Connecticut forces‚ then to the Continental Army 1778-79). “I believe they intend to controul us by Sea & if we resent it to make war over suffering the French to sell negros[?] in our Ports they consider as a Breach of Neutrality - and they believe the people of this Country in General wish to join the French - they consider the Legislature as having opinions for Peace and the People for War. The opinion of the people they gather from the news papers & public rejoycings on the sucess of the French... a Crisis in our affairs is at hand...”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Nehemiah Hubbard‚ Merchant‚ Middletown‚ Connecticut‚ about the threat of a British embargo on American ports of all vessels trading with French dominions‚ the possibility of war breaking out again‚ speculating on the British motives and likely intentions. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in poor condition‚ toned‚ worn along edges‚ but without loss‚ with the separated address leaf‚ also heavily toned‚ signed ‘J.Wadsworth’‚ stamped FREE. Philadelphia‚ 12 March 1796. In poor state‚ but interesting content from Jeremiah Wadsworth (1743-1804)‚ merchant mariner‚ Connecticut legislator‚ Revolutionary soldier (commissary general‚ first to the Connecticut forces‚ then to the Continental Army 1778-79). “I believe they intend to controul us by Sea & if we resent it to make war over suffering the French to sell negros[?] in our Ports they consider as a Breach of Neutrality - and they believe the people of this Country in General wish to join the French - they consider the Legislature as having opinions for Peace and the People for War. The opinion of the people they gather from the news papers & public rejoycings on the sucess of the French... a Crisis in our affairs is at hand...” Price : £275.00
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WILKES‚ Henry. 7595
A long Autograph Letter Signed ‘Henry Wilkes’ to the Rev.Algernon Wells in London‚ describing at length‚ for the benefit of the Colonial Missionary Society‚ the recent activities of his church in Montreal‚ his publications and journeys‚ with a long paragraph reporting political developments. 3 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ folded‚ in fine condition. Montreal‚ 28 January 1845. See Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Henry Wilkes (1805-1886)‚ Congregational minister in Montreal. In October 1835 Wilkes began to serve as minister of the First Congregational Church (Zion Church) in Montreal under the auspices of the Colonial Missionary Society. Wilkes also contributed to the development of education in the province‚ and founded newspapers‚ including the Canadian Independent in Toronto. This paper continued until 1925 under various titles. He supported the evangelical missions among the French Canadians. “Sir Chas. Metcalfe has intended well‚ but in his hostility to the Friends of Liberal Government personally he has been compelled to throw himself into the hands of the Tories. His Ministry is not Tory in itiself‚ but its supporters are‚ & they force it onward in their course.” Wilkes fears that the Church of England will become an independent‚ “powerful & wealthy corporation. I need not say that we shall do our utmost to prevent this. In Montreal the dread of Catholicism & the French acts upon many of our people to vote for Tories as Protestants and British. I think the removal of the seat of Governt. here and the bringing up of these questions will effect a wonderful alteration in parties here. The Observer [Wilkes’ weekly newspaper] will also help.”
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A long Autograph Letter Signed ‘Henry Wilkes’ to the Rev.Algernon Wells in London‚ describing at length‚ for the benefit of the Colonial Missionary Society‚ the recent activities of his church in Montreal‚ his publications and journeys‚ with a long paragraph reporting political developments. 3 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ folded‚ in fine condition. Montreal‚ 28 January 1845. See Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Henry Wilkes (1805-1886)‚ Congregational minister in Montreal. In October 1835 Wilkes began to serve as minister of the First Congregational Church (Zion Church) in Montreal under the auspices of the Colonial Missionary Society. Wilkes also contributed to the development of education in the province‚ and founded newspapers‚ including the Canadian Independent in Toronto. This paper continued until 1925 under various titles. He supported the evangelical missions among the French Canadians. “Sir Chas. Metcalfe has intended well‚ but in his hostility to the Friends of Liberal Government personally he has been compelled to throw himself into the hands of the Tories. His Ministry is not Tory in itiself‚ but its supporters are‚ & they force it onward in their course.” Wilkes fears that the Church of England will become an independent‚ “powerful & wealthy corporation. I need not say that we shall do our utmost to prevent this. In Montreal the dread of Catholicism & the French acts upon many of our people to vote for Tories as Protestants and British. I think the removal of the seat of Governt. here and the bringing up of these questions will effect a wonderful alteration in parties here. The Observer [Wilkes’ weekly newspaper] will also help.” Price : £300.00
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WINSOR‚ Justin. 9781
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs. Swan Sonnensheim & Allen‚ describing the Folklore Collection at Harvard and its different sections. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ a few minor blemishes only‚ traces of guard. Harvard College Library‚ 29 March 1881. Justin Winsor (1831-1897)‚ writer‚ librarian and historian.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs. Swan Sonnensheim & Allen‚ describing the Folklore Collection at Harvard and its different sections. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ a few minor blemishes only‚ traces of guard. Harvard College Library‚ 29 March 1881. Justin Winsor (1831-1897)‚ writer‚ librarian and historian. Price : £45.00
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