GLADSTONE
(William Ewart, 1809-1898, Prime Minister)
Long Autograph letter signed to the Secretary of the Edinburgh, Perth & Dundee Railway Co.,
saying that “upon receiving a few days ago the circular and proxy relating to the arrangement contemplated between the EPD and the North British Companies, I, without much consideration but simply placing as usual my confidence in the Directors sent my proxy in their favour. I have since learned that there is a difference of opinion respecting the bearing of the plans on the ordinary shareholders and it seems that the prices of shares have fallen since it became public. Now though I am an ordinary shareholder my largest interest is in Preference Shares; and I am very reluctant to be mixed up in any matter of serious controversy on which I am imperfectly informed, and especially when it touches the respect interests of different classes. Under the circumstances and it being impossible for me to put myself in a position to obtain full information, I have to beg that my proxy may be considered as suspended and not put in use at the meeting ... I shall not in any case interfere against the Directors...”, 4 sides 8vo., Hawarden, 23rd September
browned and frayed at the edges, repaired
Item Date:
1861
Stock No:
41774
£275
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GLADSTONE
(William Ewart, 1809-1898, Prime Minister)
Lithographic print by A. J. Chaddens signed on the mount,
showing him head and shoulders, in profile, wearing a bow tie, 16" x 13" in mount 22" x 16", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
38898
£275
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GLADSTONE
(William Ewart, 1809-1898, Prime Minister)
Fine long Autograph letter signed
saying he is concerned that he has only just got his letter and so hastens to reply "I am under no engagement to Mr Parry. He informed me that he acted on the part of the Committee and it was on this information, ... that I acted. Unless the matter can be explained, I think I have serious reason to complain of him. I understand you to write as the Officer of the local Committee which superintends the arrangement under the Science and Art Department for giving prizes to its classes. You will understand my being particular, after what has happened. If I am right in this supposition, I am willing to come to Greenwich .... for the purpose of distribution ... Dr Miller ... who has kindly invited me to his house is aware of my position and of the proceedings of mr Parry and I would venture to suggest your communicating with him ...", 4 sides 8vo., Hawarden Castle headed paper, 31st October
splits at folds repaired
Item Date:
1875
Stock No:
38690
£275
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GLADSTONE
(William Glynne Charles Gladstone,1885-1915, Liberal Party MP and the last of 4 generations to serve in the House of Commons)
Signature, dated in another hand
Item Date:
1907
Stock No:
27077
£20
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GLADSTONE
(William Ewart, 1809-1898, Prime Minister)
Autograph postcard signed to John Richardson Selwyn
(1844-1898, Bishop of Melanesia, 1877-1890), Selwyn College, Cambridge, thanking him "for the very interesting tract. There is a striking notice of the Great Bishop in a small volume just published 'Bearers of the Lamp of Grace'. We heartily trust you are well", 2 sides 4¾" x 3", no place, postmarked Chester Station, 16th November
Item Date:
1894
Stock No:
54204
£125
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