HARCOURT
(Hon. William, 1743-1830, younger son of Simon, 1st Earl Harcourt, from 1809 3rd Earl, Field Marshal and Courtier)
Autograph Letter Signed 'Wm. Harcourt' to Captain Lee, 16th Light Dragoons, at British Head Quarters, Flanders,
explaining that, had Harcourt been with the Army, he would not have given consent to "Hawkins' expedition to England, which cou'd serve no good purpose", but which "makes it necessary for you to forego your wishes of coming here, more especially as the embarkation takes place on Friday next", as to promotion, "I have it in contemplation to propose you for my second Majority, whenever you can arrange the money part of the business", and recommending him to write "to Sr. Wm. Lee upon the subject without loss of time", Harcourt has written to Sir William "respecting the payment of that part of your outfit which he engaged for", telling Sir William that by promotion Captain Lee had realized "a Commission ... worth 3000 Guineas", but that Harcourt "had every reason to be satisfied with your good conduct", on the other hand "the peculiar situation of my Regiment makes it absolutely necessary for me to look for a more experienced Officer, one better acquainted with Regimental details whenever the whole of the business is brought forward", assuring him that "I will not forget your friend Butler for a Colonelcy, tho' my first object must be to provide for Bennet", given the latter's "attention to his duty and attachment to the Regiment ... I shall hope to be with you in a few days", and ending "Yours sincerely and affectionately", 5 sides 4to, address panel on side 6, London, 10th March no year but apparently
address panel dusty and blank outer edge creased with a portion caught by the seal on opening, two closed tears at folds, but address panel perfectly legible and without loss
Item Date:
1794
Stock No:
56636
£475
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HARDY
(Sir Thomas Masterman, 1769-1839, Admiral, Nelson's Flag Captain), Cuthbert COLLINGWOOD (1st Baron, 1788-1810, Vice Admiral, served with Nelson), Adam DUNCAN (1st Viscount, 1731-1804, Admiral who defeated the Dutch fleet off Camperdown), James GAMBIER (1st Baron, 1756-1833, Admiral of the Fleet) and ST VINCENT (John Jervis, 1735-1823, C-in-C West Indies and Mediterranean, Admiral of the Fleet, from 1797 1st Earl)
Fine collection of signatures from similar documents
next to the printed word "Captain", each about 4" x 1", no place, no date but late 1700's
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
39096
£675
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HARRINGTON
(Charles Stanhope, 1753-1829, M.P., General and Diplomat, from 1779 3rd Earl)
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My Lord',
saying "the times mentioned in Your Lordship's letter of yesterday for the manoeuvres of the Regiments of the City of London will perfectly suit me. As on one of those days however (the 3rd of November) there are two or three other Corps of the W[est] End of the Town to be exercised in Hyde Park", Harrington suggests that "the two City Regiments should either join them, or that they should fix another day when I can see them alone", adding that "This proposal of mixing the Corps from the different parts of the Town is of course merely an expedient for the day", 2 sides 4to, Stable Yard, 29th October
early printed biographical note neatly laid down in blank portion below date, neat remains of guard on inner edge
Item Date:
1803
Stock No:
56641
£275
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HARRIS
(John Adolphus, General)
Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Kent at Carpenter's Hall, London,
saying "I believe you are right", and asking for "Eighteen Yards of Sail Cloth, a Bedround Carpet; and your Acct.", with a list by Messrs Kent on side 2, "36¾ yds 4/4 [1 yd wide] Kiddr. - 6/-, 8 yds ¾ run for a bed 4/9 ...", the letter 1 side 4to., address on conjugate leaf, Hoddesdon, 14th December
spike hole replaced with old paper, traces of guard on fourth side
Item Date:
1807
Stock No:
50088
£30
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HARWOOD
(R. B., Air Ministry)
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir John Anderson, 1882-1958,
from 1952 1st Viscount Waverley, congratulating him on his "further well-earned honour", the G.C.B., with "best wishes for the New Year", Royal Coat of Arms embossed in red, 1 side card, gilt-edged, Buckingham Palace, 1st January
Item Date:
1923
Stock No:
12621
£15
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