ROSE
(Sir George Henry, 1771-1855, Diplomat, MP for Christchurch, Deputy Paymaster-General of the Land Forces, British Minister at Munich & Berlin)
Autograph letter signed, with transcription, to 'Dear Sir',
saying his father, the statesman George Rose, 1744-1818, "will be gratified to learn that ... the Documents you wished to possess ...will be of use to you", he wishes much he could "communicate to you any particulars as to the ... Descent of Duncombe Lord Feversham. Mrs. G.H. Roses paternal ancestors were originally of the name of Brown, one of whom marrying an Heiress of the Duncombe Family took its name. - It is generally said, that the name of Duncombe took its origin in Buckinghamshire, where ... traces of it" still possess property, 2 sides 9¼" x 7½", Mudeford, Hampshire, July 1st
a little faint and dusty, but can all be made out
Item Date:
1810
Stock No:
54254
£65
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ROSEBERY
(Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of, 1847-1929, Prime Minister 1894-1895, three times Derby winner)
Autograph Letter Signed with initials, the name of the recipient erased and covered with paper,
thanking him for his letters and "the result of your enquiries. I think the greater proximity of Bournemouth & the familiarity of the Bournemouth doctor with Peggy's case is drawing us towards Bournemouth, & we are sending a man down to see what accomodation can be got ... With regard to the pictures, Sir A. Ponsonby asks if I have any English pictures of the Queen's in my 'eye' for her to lend. Have you? I am working hard to get the Prince of Wales' portrait ... We must have a meeting of the Finance Committee ...", 2 sides 8vo., Durdans, Epsom, 7th March
Item Date:
1888
Stock No:
21358
£85
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ROSEBERY
(Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of, 1847-1929, Prime Minister 1894-1895, three times Derby winner)
Autograph Letter Signed with initials, to ‘My dear Viper’, Lady Colebrooke
regretting that he is “afraid this letter will bring another blow to you... I have received the enclosed telegram this evening about Miss Cohen, my wife’s last relation on the mother’s side, who has been a sort of mother to my children. She has long been in precarious health and I am afraid this is the end. If it is I cannot of course come to yours tomorrow. If she is dying I shall have to go to London tonight... I have telegraphed as a last chance to Sir Thomas Barlow to ask exactly how the case stands, and shall act accordingly. I cannot tell you how sorry I am to add to your embarrassments or how much worse[?] I shall be if I am unable to get to you at all...”, 3 sides 8vo., with original autograph envelope, Dalmeny House, Edinburgh headed paper, 14th October
Item Date:
1906
Stock No:
42360
£225
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ROSEBERY
(Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of, 1847-1929, Prime Minister 1894-1895, three times Derby winner)
Autograph Letter Signed with initials, to ‘My dear Lady Colebrooke’
thanking her for her note but telling him he must “not rely on Collins, whom by the way I did not see. I don’t think the speech was at all successful...”, 2 sides 8vo., with original autograph envelope, The Durdans, Epsom, 12th June
Item Date:
1904
Stock No:
42639
£75
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ROSEBERY
(Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of, 1847-1929, Prime Minister 1894-1895, three times Derby winner)
Letter Signed to Shuttleworth
asking for "another chance, as on April 21 I am entertaining a party for Epsom races ...", 1 side 8vo., on mourning paper, 38 Berkeley Square, 25th March
Item Date:
1896
Stock No:
41171
£85
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