PEEL
(Arthur Wellesley, 1829-1912, Speaker of the House of Commons 1884-1895, from 1895 1st Viscount)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr. Fowler,
saying "I heard last night from more than one quarter that I had caused you some inconvenience ... by my excuse for my unavoidable absence not having reached you in sufficient time", which compelled Mr. Fowler "at the last moment to find a substitute" to respond to a toast, "I trust you will allow me to repeat my sincere regret" for that, "and at being deprived of the pleasure of meeting you", 4 sides 8vo., 70 Eaton Place, 10th November n.y., c.
Item Date:
1880
Stock No:
15189
£15
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PEEL
(Jonathan, 1799-1879, M.P., Patron of the Turf & Brother of Robert)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr James Kay,
of Bury, answering letters requesting autographs of his father Sir Robert PEEL (1750-1830, Industrialist, M.P.) explaining that he could not comply until he "came down here" (Warwickshire) and enclosing a "cover in his handwriting", 2 sides 8vo., Hampton, Warwickshire, 11th September
Item Date:
1863
Stock No:
2552
£15
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PEEL
(Arthur Wellesley, 1829-1912, Speaker 1884-1895, from 1895 1st Viscount)
Autograph Letter Signed to Samuel Montagu, M.P.
with interesting details about the parliamentary "maces now in the Colony of Jamaica", made in the 18th century, "You will remember that the mace to which the 'bauble' tradition attached went down in the earthquake of 1692 (not 72 as in some error is stated in the letter) and that the two maces now in question had never ... any interest of that kind ... your knowledge and experience may enable you even from the imperfect photos to fix the date of their manufacture" and giving details of the date stamps and marks and maker's initials of each, asking him to return the photos [not present] "as they are the only two which I possess", 4 sides 8vo., The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire, 17th October
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
13077
£75
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PEEL
(Arthur Wellesley, 1st Viscount, 1829-1912, Speaker of the House of Commons)
Autograph Letter Signed to Wilson,
telling him that he had a terrible journey to Paris and is now in London, on his own, he describes his day in Paris, and his brother's stay there, he talks about a friend's wedding and then says he has "had a letter from Sebastopol. The seamen were dismounting the ships fans & dragging them to their position side by side with the regular seige train. I hope the 'damned spot'... has vanished ..." 4 sides 8vo, United University Club, Tuesday 24th, no date, c.
Item Date:
1855
Stock No:
2550
£35
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PEEL
(Sir Robert, 1788-1850, Prime Minister 1834-1835 and 1841-1846, from 1830 2nd Baronet)
Autograph Note Signed to an unnamed correspondent,
saying he has "just received the inclosed [not present] from the Prince", Prince ALBERT, (1819-1861, Consort of Queen Victoria), "The Commission may be sent to the Prince for the Queen's signature at an early hour to morrow Morning", 1 side 8vo, no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1845
Stock No:
56621
£225
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