BEATTY
(David, O.M., 1871-1936, Admiral of the Fleet, from 1919 1st Earl)
Typed letter with stamped signature to John St. Loe Strachey,
(1901-1963, Labour Politician), enclosing an invitation (not present) from the Lord Mayor of London to a dinner in aid of the dockland settlements, "The ... King and Queen ... take a very keen, practical interest in the work ... We feel that those responsible" for the settlements "should be relieved of financial worries ... We must raise £10,000 ... His Royal Highness the Duke of York", later George VI, will be present with the Earl of Derby (17th Earl, 1865-1948) (17th November 1933), with the second half of a similar letter, lacking his correspondent's name, "in order to maintain the work ... and to open a much needed Dockland Settlement at Dagenham Docks", £15,000 is needed, "the Duke of York is not only sponsoring the appeal" but definitely intends to be present, and suggesting "if unable to accept ... a generous contribution towards this special appeal", 1½ sides 4to., the first from 17 Grosvenor Square, W., 17th November
transparent strips at top of first and left side of second
Item Date:
1933
Stock No:
14714
£30
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NELSON'S PHYSICIAN AT TRAFALGAR
BEATTY
(Sir William, 1773-1843, Irish Surgeon in the Royal Navy)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to J. G. Akerman Esq
saying he is "sorry it is not convenient for me to attend the ... Board this day. Colonel Skerith, who is, I believe, a large shareholder has requested me to suggest in his name, the allotment of the unappropriated shares amongst the Proprietors, with the sanction of a Genl Meeting, in the same ratio as they were allotted in the Railway Company. This certainly seems available, but perhaps the directors, with the able assistance of Mr Wheeler, may diving some better plan ...", annotated on the verso in another hand that "Beatty cut the Bullet out of Nelson", 1 side 8vo., Royal Infirmary, 25th September
Item Date:
1837
Stock No:
39136
£1475
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BEAUFORT
(Henry Charles Fitzroy, 1824-1899, 8th Duke of)
Interesting Autograph Letter Signed to Field-Marshal H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge,
recommending Sergeant-Instructor Bush of the Gloucesters for a commission, "he belongs to a large family of the name of Bush, strong and active Conservatives ... insufficient to pass into Sandhurst ... passed certain examinations ... troubling you to read this letter", initialled by the Duke of Cambridge "Please send reply in my name. It will be well to do this if possible", 4 sides 8vo., Badminton, 30th August
Item Date:
1884
Stock No:
12172
£45
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BEAUFORT
(Henry Charles Fitzroy, 1824-1899, 8th Duke of)
Autograph Letter Signed to Colonel Inigo Jones,
saying belatedly he is "Having a bye day at Lansdown tomorrow", 1 side 8vo., Badminton, 5th February
Item Date:
1868
Stock No:
12171
£18
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BEAUFORT
(Henry Somerset, 1744-1803, K.G., Master of the Horse to Queen Charlotte, from 1756 5th Duke)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Williams,
thanking him for his congratulations on "the Lieutnancy of ... Brecon", he has no thought of "making any alterations in any part of the Militia" but will welcome recommendations, he and the Duchess hope they may see him before long "in Glostershire", adding compliments from Doctor Penney who is "at all times the Ladies most obedient servant", 1 side 4to. Badminton, 12th June
Item Date:
1787
Stock No:
50239
£275
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