ABERDEEN‚ George Hamilton-Gordon‚ 4th Earl. 10678

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Aberdeen’‚ to Thomas Burnett‚ discussing the induction of Mr. Whyte at the Parish Church‚ hoping that Burnett can attend. 2 pp. 7½ x 4¾ inches‚ a fine crisp example‚ with the integral blank leaf. H.H. [Haddo House]‚ 18 November 1839. George Hamilton-Gordon‚ 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860)‚ statesman‚ Prime Minister (December1852-January 1855).

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GLADSTONE‚ William Ewart. 10739

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev. J.W.Warton‚ about the possibilities of ecclesiastical preferment‚ explaining that “my office gives me no control over such appointments” and that he had not felt it right to interfere with Lord Aberdeen’s rights of patronage. 3½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ one neat repair to centre fold. D St [Downing Street]‚ 21 February 1855. William Ewart Gladstone (1809-98) who became Prime Minister 1868-74‚ 1880-85‚ 1886‚ 1892-94. This letter is written at an interesting date‚ Gladstone’s last day in office as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Lord Aberdeen’s ministry resigned on 29 January 1855. The Queen sent for Lord Derby; Palmerston‚ Gladstone and Sidney Herbert were invited‚ but refused to join him. Eventually the old government was reconstructed‚ with Lord Palmerston as premier in place of Lord Aberdeen. Gladstone remained for a few weeks in office. On 22 February 1855 Gladstone resigned.

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GLADSTONE‚ William Ewart. 11329

Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.E.Gladstone’‚ to the Rev. G.F.Townsend‚ thanking him for sending “the interesting Tract on the Doctrine of Baptism”‚ and commenting on the subject. 2 pp. 7 x 4¼ inches‚ in good condition‚ a few minor blemishes only. London‚ 24 February 1850. William Ewart Gladstone (1809-98) who became Prime Minister 1868-74‚ 1880-85‚ 1886‚ 1892-94. “It must one should hope be useful that in times when the minds of men are with difficulty brought to a dispassionate consideration of that great and vital question‚ they should listen to the witness undoubtedly borne from the most respected quarters in times of calm.”

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GLADSTONE‚ William Ewart. 11330

Autograph Postcard‚ signed with initials‚ to A.Murray‚ 50 Albemarle Street‚ authorising him to permit a translation of his pamphlet (about Home Rule) into Welsh (“It is quite right that there should be a Welsh version”) and requesting copies for himself. 3½ x 5½ inches‚ 10 pf. postal card (some paper adhering to the address side). Bavaria‚ 6 September 1886. William Ewart Gladstone (1809-98) who became Prime Minister 1868-74‚ 1880-85‚ 1886‚ 1892-94. In August 1886 Gladstone went for a short holiday to Bavaria. On the eve of his departure appeared his pamphlet about Home Rule‚ in which Gladstone showed that Ireland‚ Scotland and Wales were all in favour of Home Rule‚ England alone being against it. Gladstone concludes his card to Murray‚ the publisher: “Many thanks for your account of the sale during the first days.”

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GLADSTONE‚ William Ewart. 11343

Autograph Note‚ in pen and pencil‚ signed by Gladstone with his initials‚ to Lord Clarendon‚ informing him that “The place of meeting at half past two‚ as exactly as may be‚ is this Church of Sant’ Anastasia‚ near the Arch of Janus‚ if fair.” 5 x 4 inches‚ minor marginal tears. A collector has added in pencil: The Right Honble W.E.Gladstone. [Rome‚ undated] William Ewart Gladstone (1809-98) who became Prime Minister 1868-74‚ 1880-85‚ 1886‚ 1892-94.

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GREY‚ Charles. 10409

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Grey’‚ to ‘My dearest Sister’ [Lady Elizabeth Whitbread]‚ thanking her for her letter‚ discussing an application by Miss Edgworth for a place for her brother in the Charter House‚ explaining the difficulties‚ but offering to help if possible. 3½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ light surface creasing and minor blemishes only. Howick‚ 23 October 1818. Charles Grey‚ 2nd Earl (1764-1845)‚ Prime Minister 1830-34.

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PEEL‚ Sir Robert. 10691

Letter Signed ‘Rob. Peel’‚ as Home Secretary in Lord Liverpool’s government‚ to George Fergusson‚ about Fergusson’s resignation as one of the Judges of the Court of Session in Scotland‚ informing him that “His Majesty will grant you a pension of three fourths of the Salary appertaining to the office”. 2 pp. 12 x 7½ inches‚ horizontal folds‚ in good condition. Whitehall‚ 28 October 1826. Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850)‚ Prime Minister 1834-5‚ 1841-6‚ who reorganised the police force. George Fergusson‚ Lord Hermand (d.1827)‚ Scottish judge.

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PERCEVAL‚ Spencer. 11350

Autograph Letter Signed with initials ‘Yours very truly Sp P’‚ as Prime Minister‚ addressed ‘My dear Sir’‚ stating that “I cannot give any more precise information as to the point”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ tipped along left edge on to an album page‚ in fine condition‚ neat printed caption beneath‚ from the Enys Collection. Downing Street‚ 10 May 1810. Uncommon. Spencer Perceval (1762-1812) became Prime Minister in early October 1809; he was assassinated in the lobby of the House of Commons in 1812.

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ROSEBERY‚ 5th Earl of. 10631

Autograph Letter Signed with initial‚ to Wiliam McKay in Glasgow‚ thanking him for his interesting letter‚ hoping to meet in Glasgow‚ adding that “I cannot speak about the hours of labour at Paisley‚ but I hope to touch on them at Sheffield”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ with the original envelope written by Rosebery‚ postmarked Edinburgh. Dalmeny Park‚ Edinburgh‚ 14 October 1885. Archibald Primrose‚ 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929)‚ Prime Minister 1894-95.

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ROSEBERY‚ 5th Earl of. 10703

Letter Signed ‘Rosebery’‚ with autograph postscript‚ to William Brodrick‚ Secretary of State for War‚ describing the case of a Tyrolese soldier who has served in the South African Light Horse and has been imprisoned on his return to Salzburg for serving in a foreign army‚ and now wants to return to South Africa and join the Mounted Constabulary. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 38 Berkeley Square‚ 19 July 1901. Archibald Primrose‚ 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929)‚ Prime Minister 1894-95. His letter concerns Francis Stöckl‚ South African Light Horse‚ F Squadron‚ Troop 4. “...the Colonel in open court told him that he would have got off without imprisonment if he had served with the Boers instead of with the British. He is determined not to remain in Gartein‚ where his neighbours are all pro-Boers...”

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ROSEBERY‚ 5th Earl of. 11353

Autograph Letter Signed in full ‘Rosebery’‚ to Mr. Gibbs‚ explaining that “The 22nd the middle night of the Jubilee week is positively beset & bristling with engagements. I am afraid there is no hope of my being able to dine with the Roxburghe.” A good one page example 7 x 4½ inches. A contemporary collector has added the neat caption‚ ‘Minister for foreign affairs 1886’. Lansdowne House‚ Berkeley Square‚ 14 June 1887. Archibald Primrose‚ 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929)‚ Prime Minister 1894-95. He signed many of his letters with initials only.

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RUSSELL‚ Lord John. 10795

Autograph Letter Signed‚ as Prime Minister‚ offering him a knighthood‚ “the Queen being desirous of giving you some mark of her gracious favour‚ & shewing by some public sign her sense of your patriotic encouragement of the Fine Arts”‚ and hoping that Vernon may “enjoy for many years the reflection that you have largely contributed to the enjoyment of your countrymen by your splendid gift to the National Gallery”. 2½ pages 9 x 7½ inches‚ folds‚ one marginal tear and some occasional thinning on the second leaf (clear of the signature). Chesham Place‚ 8 August 1848. John‚ 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878)‚ statesman‚ prime minister (1846-52‚ 1865-66). Robert Vernon (1774-1849) amassed a large fortune as a contractor for the supply of horses to the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Between 1820 and 1847 he collected some two hundred works mostly by living English artists. In 1847 he presented a selection of 157 pictures to the Nation.

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STANLEY‚ Edward Geoffrey‚ 14th Earl of Derby. 10689

Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.G.Stanley’‚ to the Revd. Sir H.Lushington‚ thanking him for the article on the subject of the Bishops’ seats in Parliament‚ and giving him assurances about the Established Church. 1½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with the integral blank (two minor marginal tears repaired). Irish Office‚ 12 December 1831. The Earl of Derby became Prime Minister in 1852‚ 1858-9‚ and 1866- January 1868. As Colonial Secretary in 1833 he carried the Act for the emancipation of West Indian slaves. “Believe me that I have no wish to touch upon any of the rights of the Established Church - on the contrary it is my anxious wish to take such measures as may secure and perpetuate her existence & usefulness.”.

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STANLEY‚ Edward Geoffrey‚ 14th Earl of Derby. 11217

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Derby’‚ to the Revd. J.E.Kempe‚ discussing Derby’s contribution of £3000 for the building of a church. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in very good condition‚ integral blank leaf (traces of mounting). St. James’s Square‚ 14 February 1860. The Earl of Derby became Prime Minister in 1852‚ 1858-9‚ and 1866- January 1868. As Colonial Secretary in 1833 he carried the Act for the emancipation of West Indian slaves.

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