THE KING DISCUSSES HIS SON'S NAVAL CAREERS
WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed as King 'William R' to an unnamed correspondent
saying that as The Mediterranean Fleet are leaving he is sending "a letter for my son Augustus ... and hope Adolphus is on his passage on board the Glasgow ... in the event of Captain Markham being detained I wish you to send him home in the first Navy vessel that is returning; Adolphus has served his time I am anxious for his passing at the Naval College that he be made a Lieutenant without loss of time: as for Augustus under your flag ... he cannot be better for those three years: only give him as much sea work as possible .. the whole world is in such a critical state that no human foresight can conjecture what is or may happen; looking back to when we were Midshipmen what extraordinary changes have taken place. I do not like the present aspect ... I make no doubt your conduct will be that of a prudent and able officer: the Cabinets of the different great powers have immense responsibility thrown on them. I will not further take up your time which must be fully occupied. I hope Lady Thane is quite well and not very unhappy that hitherto her residence abroad has not been the most agreeable and I am sadly afraid not likely to become more amusing for the present ...", 3 sides 4to., with a note on the final sheet that "The Duke of Clarence answered in March 1821", St James, 4th February
Item Date:
1821
Stock No:
40698
£275
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WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed 'William' as Duke of Clarence to 'Dear Sir'
annotated on the verso as to Captain Sir Henry J. LEEKE (1792-1870, Royal Navy Officer who went on to be 3rd Naval Lord, MP for Dover) saying that "The Marquis of Hastings having most kingly taken charge of the baggage of my and the Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Fusiliers now at Corfu and of Lady Augusta Fitz Clarence I will thank you to receive their various packages on board the Herald ..", 1 side 4to., Bushey House, 14th June
Item Date:
1809
Stock No:
41300
£375
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THE KING WRITES TO HIS ILLEGITIMATE DAUGHTER MARY FOX
WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed as King 'William R' to 'Dearest Mary'
annotated in another hand as to Lady Mary Fox (née FitzClarence, 1798-1864, illegitimate daughter of King William IV by his mistress Dorothea Jordan. In later life she became a writer), saying that he has "i broken thro' mistake the Seal and therefore enclose Amelia's letter. Ever believe me, yours most affectionately ...", 1 side 8vo., St James's, Sunday morning, no date but circa
Item Date:
1830
Stock No:
38342
£575
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WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Signature as Duke of Clarence on envelope front,
addressed to his sister "Her Royal Highness Dutchess of Gloucester", postmarked Teddington, 4¾" x 3½", no date,
laid down
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
38642
£75
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WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed 'William' as Duke of Clarence to 'My Dear Lord'
saying that he is "interested in the welfare of Lieutenant Delafosse of the York, I beg leave to introduce this young officer to your Lordship's kind notice and protection. I believe him to be one of merit and worthy of promotion. I always embrace every opportunity with pleasure of calling myself to your Lordship ...", 1 side 4to., Bushey House, 14th June
Item Date:
1809
Stock No:
39562
£375
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