GRANTHAM
(Sir William, 1835-1911, Conservative M.P. and outspoken Judge)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Kelly,
thanking him for his sympathy, and saying that if Kelly's father "had been in the House of Commons" he would have protested "agst the dishonesty of covering the defeat and disgrace of a party for bringing false charges" in allowing "the character of the person falsely accused to be trampled on", 3 sides 8vo, The Castle, Durham, 15th July
light trace of adhesion without loss on first side
Item Date:
1906
Stock No:
17272
£45
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GRANVILLE
(2nd Earl Granville, George Leveson-Gower, 1815-1891, Liberal Statesman, from 1846 2nd Earl, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs)
Fine Clerk Written Letter signed to "His Highness the Khedive of Egypt"
saying he has "received the Commands of the Queen my August Sovereign to acknowledge the receipt of the letter which Your Highness addressed to Her Majesty on the 28th ultimo, in which you request that Her Majesty may be pleased to reinstate General Baker in Her Military Service. I am commanded to acquaint Your Highness in reply, that the Queen fully appreciates the sentiments which have inspired Your Highness in making this request, and while I am to assure you of the Queen's earnest desire at all times to meet the wishes of Your Highness, I am to state that this being a matter which is connected with the Welfare of Her Service it will require the careful consideration of Her Majesty's advisers before a decision can be taken ... I am further commanded by the Queen to thank Your Highness for the sentiments toward Her Majesty expressed in your letter, and to assure you in return of Her Majesty's ardent wishes for your Health and Happiness, and for the Welfare and Prosperity of the territories governed by You Highness ...", 3 sides folio on black rimmed Foreign Office headed paper with stamped seal, 18th April
Item Date:
1884
Stock No:
41708
£225
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GRANVILLE
(2nd Earl, George Leveson Gower, 1815-1891, Statesman, Foreign & Colonial Secretary)
Autograph Letter Signed to "My dear Lord"
saying that "On consideration I think we ought not to reopen the education question ..." and that he has "sent Mr Jowett's papers to Charles Wood, in order that he may read them, and also summon Mr Jowett as a witness before the House of Commons ..." if required, 2 sides 8vo., Bruton St., 29th July
remains of mounting on left hand edge
Item Date:
1853
Stock No:
10514
£30
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GRANVILLE
(2nd Earl, George Leveson Gower, 1815-1891, Statesman, Foreign & Colonial Secretary)
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir James
asking him to "say a few words either in support of the vote of thanks to Mr Scharlieb, or of the first resolution ...", 1 side 4to., no place, no date, with an autograph note in pencil by the recipient asking to be excused as he doesn't know Mr Scharlieb
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
10515
£25
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GRANVILLE
(2nd Earl, George Leveson Gower, 1815-1891, Statesman, Foreign & Colonial Secretary)
Part printed, part manuscript letter signed to Sir W. WHITE KCMG,
(1824-1891, Diplomat, Ambassador at Constantinople) introducing Mr Fenton Armitage "who with Mr Henry Morris proposes to visit Constantinople ...", 1 side 4to., Foreign Office headed paper with stamped seal, 22nd May
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
10513
£25
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