PRICE
(William Philip, 1817-1891, M.P., of Tibberton Court, near Gloucester)
3 Autograph Letter Signed to Alfred Ellis,
(1821-1879, of Belgrave, second son of John Ellis, 1789-1862, Chairman of the Midland Railway), saying he had two friends "who were Classical Tutors at University College and who were kind enough to say they would hunt for some good quotations for the plate", he has heard from both, "I am really proud to think I should have selected the best passage that could be chosen ... and as the Poets of old were Prophets too, I really begin to think that glorious old Homer must have had your father in his prophetic eye ... Bright made a capital speech in the House tonight - I believe we are to have a fight on the Indian revolution Monday" (23rd April 1858), "It is useless to talk to my colleagues ... about the inscription as they all say 'Settle it with the family' ... Before sending up the form ... to the Engraver ... we might leave out the words 'as part of a Service of Plate' altogether ... they are a burthen on the inscription", so giving a little more room, "The testimonial would proceed from a low class of motives if it recognized only 'ability and success', Ability is a natural gift and Success is often its natural consequence, but neither of them are necessarily virtues ... whilst the Midland Shareholders admire the ability and are grateful for the success of your fathers administration they have also learnt to appreciate the manly simplicity of his character and the many higher qualities which have won ... their personal regard ... What do you say - to these [not present] - or to any similar words" (11th May 1858), "I return Messrs Hunt & Roskell's letter ... they too share the general contentment & satisfaction - I was afraid their 'representative' would be quite passed over, & I had to make a fight for him ... The letter they get on these occasions is useful to them, & their Mr Friswell is a very Gentlemanly and well-informed young man ... it has been a most interesting labour - if labour it can be called ... I am just ... starting for a few days to Scotland to see my son" (9th July 1858), in all 10 sides 8vo., no place, 23rd April - 9th July
Item Date:
1858
Stock No:
15203
£125
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PUJOLAS DE LICON
(Victor Édouard, of Uzès, b. 1795)
Autograph letter signed, in French with transcription and translation,
to Jenny (née Pujolas de Licon, wife of Adrien Rolland), probably his sister, about "the family matter", saying "Yesterday I had a long meeting with the woman and our respective lawyers ... nothing now remains but to complete the formalities and rid them of any unexpected harshness", but "our lawyer has advised me ... for all of us to elect our domicile in Uzès, so that the papers intimating the settlement are not held up", asking her "to write ... a simple letter to Thérésine ... saying that your elect your domicile at her house situated in Uzès, Rue Masbourguet, this will be enough", there will be "no reason to waste further money" or "disagreeable necessity to go and ... dispute with their rabbit-like family ... one has to drain the cup to the dregs, my only hope now is that it will soon be finished ... Eugène has returned to Bellegarde but will be here again on Monday, we will keep you up to date ... I expect Thérésine this month, meanwhile embracing you all with all our heart", addressed on conjugate leaf to her husband at 67 Boulevard des Capucines, Paris, 2 sides 8¼" x 5¼", Uzès, Gard, 27th February
small closed tear on opening seal without loss
Item Date:
1850
Stock No:
54226
£125
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PUREFOY
(William, circa 1580-1659, Regicide, M.P. for Warwick, President of the Council of State)
Document signed as President
"in the name ... of the Councell of State appointed by authority of Parliament", to the Commissioners of the Navy, saying that "Whereas Thomas Hall hath bin by you recommended unto us, both for his affection to the ... present Government, and his ability", they require the Commissioners to enter him as "Boatswayne in the new Frigott now building by Mr. Johnson" (later Sir Henry, d. 1683) "at Deptford for the service of the Commonwealth", with the usual "wages and dyett for himselfe & servant ... in a Frigott of her rate and Quality", signed also by 'Jo: Thurloe Cler[ke] of the Councell', papered seal of the Council of State bearing the Commonwealth arms (St George's Cross and the Irish Harp), 1 side 11¾" x 7¼", summary on conjugate leaf, Whitehall, 5th September
Item Date:
1652
Stock No:
54098
£1275
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