MELBOURNE
(William Lamb, 1779-1848, from 1829 2nd Viscount, Prime Minister 1834 & 1835-1839)
Autograph Letter Signed to Thomas Waters, jun.
(Clerk of the Peace, Worcester), acknowledging receipt of his letter and "A Petition from Members of the Established Church praying for the Redress of Dissenters Grievances", and saying that he "has presented it", 1 side 4to, Downing Street, 9th March
light red mark in blank lower right corner
Item Date:
1836
Stock No:
56616
£375
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MELCOMBE
(George Bubb Dodington, 1691-1762, 1st Baron, Wit and Pamphleteer), SUNDON (William Clayton, 1671-1752, 1st Baron), WINNINGTON (Thomas, 1696-1746)
Signatures (as Lords of the Treasury) on piece,
n.d., c.
laid down
Item Date:
1740
Stock No:
18992
£40
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TICKET FOR THE MELVILLE TRIAL
MELVILLE
(Henry Dundas, 1742-1811, Viscount, Statesman)
Peeress's Trial Ticket for Lady Clifford, signed 'Essex'
for the sixteenth day of the Trial of Henry Dundas, Viscount Melville, printed on both sides, the ticket in sepia with a stern warning overprinted in black that "No Lady can claim Admission into the Seats called the Peeresses Seats by this Ticket, unless her Name is written on the Back thereof, on the Line denoting the State of her Claim", 2 sides 4to., no place, no date
tear at opening of the seal slightly affecting the signature, repaired
Item Date:
1806
Stock No:
39754
£225
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THE VISIT OF THE FUTURE TSAR NICHOLAS I OF RUSSIA TO ENGLAND IN 1817
MELVILLE
(Henry Dundas, 1742-1811, Viscount, Statesman)
Fine Letter Signed to Admiral Sir John DUCKWORTH
(Sir John Thomas, 1748-1817, K.B., Admiral, from 1813 1st Bart) telling him that "The Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia having announced his intention of visiting Plymouth ... The Prince Regent's commands that His Imperial Highness and His Suite may be permitted to inspect the Naval Arsenal at that place. His Imperial Highness expects to arrive at Plymouth about the middle of next week, & he will of course received from you every attention that may be due to his rank ...", 1 side folio, Admiralty, 19th February
Item Date:
1817
Stock No:
39540
£475
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MENÉNDEZ
(Francisco, Provisional President of Salvador)
Finely penned Document signed, in Spanish with translation,
to the Council of Ministers charged with the Executive Power in Peru, thanking them warmly for their letter saying that Generals Miguel Iglesias and Andrés Avelino Cáceres have reached an accord, bringing to an end the Civil War, and that the Council have assumed power pending a free election, and sending his wishes for them personally and for the prosperity of Peru, signed also by Foreign Secretary Rafael Mesa, fine embossed green paper seal of Salvador, 2 right hand sides folio, National Palace, San Salvador, 19th May
margins a trifle creased at top and bottom, tiny hole touching one letter in heading
Item Date:
1886
Stock No:
52560
£225
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