ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., K.G., ‘Roberts of Kandahar’, Field Marshal)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Eldon GORST
(18861-1911, Diplomat and Colonial Administrator) saying that he was “sorry to pass through Cairo without calling at the British Agency, but a message from the Sudan, begging us, if possible, to reach Ashwan. on the 19th instant, necessitated our starting early on the 9th - the day after our arrival and on that day I was unable to pay any visits. I hope on our return to Cairo, about the 15th March I may have the pleasure of seeing you and making Lady Gorst’s acquaintance...”, 2 sides 8vo., ‘Cook’s Nile Steamer Services’ headed paper, Dahabeah ‘Cheops’, 12th January
Item Date:
1909
Stock No:
42888
£175
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ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., K.G., ‘Roberts of Kandahar’, Field Marshal)
Typed Letter Signed with autograph Salutation and Subscription to Lord NELSON
(Horatio, 3rd Earl, 1823-1913, MP) apologising for his late reply “but I have been very busy. I fear that it will not be within my power to accept your kind invitation to open the sale of work for the benefit of the Church in South Africa which you have sent me, as my time is so much taken up with official business. I should esteem it a favour if you will be good enough to convey to the Ladies’ Committee my regrets that I cannot avail myself of the privilege offered...”, 1 side A4, War Office, London, 21st January
Item Date:
1901
Stock No:
42640
£150
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ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., 1858, K.G., 'Roberts of Kandahar', Field Marshal)
Attractive Signed Cabinet Photograph, by J. Russell & Sons,
signed 'Roberts. FM.' across the top left blank background corner, showing him half length, in near profile, in full dress including the V.C. and Garter Star, in a glazed 'easel' frame, no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1900
Stock No:
56407
£275
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ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., K.G., ‘Roberts of Kandahar’, Field Marshal)
Typed Letter Signed with autograph Salutation and Subscription to Lord NEWTON
(Thomas Legh, 2nd Baron, 1857-1942, Diplomat and Conservative Politician, Paymaster during the First World War) thanking him for his letter and saying that he “will of course take the chair at the meeting on Wednesday, and I hope it wil be possible for me to attend the dinner in the evening. It is, as you say, unfortunate that the Army Bill debate should clash with our annual meeting...”, 1 side 8vo., with original envelope, Englemere, Ascot headed paper, 24th June
Item Date:
1907
Stock No:
42059
£125
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FREDERICK LORD ROBERTS AT PRETORIA, CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC, CAPTURED 5TH JUNE 1900
ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., 1858, K.G., 'Roberts of Kandahar', Field Marshal)
Very Fine Vintage Photograph Signed
'Roberts, F.M.' with the date, showing him full length, full face, in uniform, standing outside, no place, 2nd March
Item Date:
1901
Stock No:
41168
£575
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