JAMES
(George Payne Rainsford,1799-1860, Novelist & Poet)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to "My dear Hutchins"
saying that he had yesterday written him "a very melancholy letter and as far as the book trade goes my communication from Longman's of this morning does not improve the view they declining all arrangements but the hard bargain they have attempted to drive. I must therefore come to town. Nevertheless I write in better spirits for the sad state of my present calling has driven me to take more vigourous steps in search of another than I have ever before done or perhaps ever should have done. Summoning courage I must away this morning to Walmer Castle not to see the Duke but to see Mr Arbuthnot who as you know now lives with him always and possesses his entire confidence. I told him exactly how I was situated and what I wanted and instead of throwing cold water upon my hopes and cataloguing all the claims that rest upon government he gave me the greatest encouragement, said that he doubted not that with time and perseverance I should obtain what I sought, that I had every right to expect it, and that he would mention my views to the Duke. Adding, indeed, that the Duke had made up his mind in no degree to interfere with the distribution of patronage; but that he would take upon himself to say that if any person applied to the Duke respecting me and my capabilities his Grace would give me the highest character both for conduct and talent. He added emphatically 'and you may say so for I know it.' I confess this does raise my spirits and indeed the whole of Mr Arbuthnot's conversation with me which was long was in every degree encouraging especially as he is a man famed for peculiar discretion and for never saying one word too much. It was not a little gratifying either in the abstract to hear the opinion which he assured me the Duke entertained of me. Another thing, an act of generous friendship but also tended to inspirit me. Captain Vincent, the Chairman of the Conservative Association here has this day written to Mr Lindsay in whose famous struggle for Sandwich we both bore part, requesting him particularly to bring my claims before Sir Robert Peel and adding that he resigns all claims upon his own part in my favour and if he had served the Government well he shall consider any appointment conferred upon me as amply rewarding him. I told you all my bad news and I cannot refrain from telling you all my good also. I do now indeed entertain some if I can but hold on of obtaining some permanent less exhausting occupation than that which I have hitherto followed. I came to town on Monday by the Steamer from Herne ..." and ending with further discussion of possible travel and meeting arrangements, 3 sides 4to., with autograph address leaf and seal, The Shrubbery, Walmer, Dover, 17th October
Item Date:
1842
Stock No:
39423
£875
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JAMES
(Henry, 1843-1916, American born, British Naturalised Novelist)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs MEIGGS
saying he has “had the misfortune to promise to go the houses of two friends, far apart, on Sunday next, after drinks; but I shall not fail to do my best to turn up in Cromwell Road, if I can achieve it at a decorous hour. If I am worsted in this effort please believe that it will not have been for want and true good will to see Mrs Francis before she leaves England. Please to give her this remembrance, with my kindest regards...”, 3 sides 8vo., 34 de Vere Gardens, 4th April no year
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43125
£775
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JAMES
(George Payne Rainsford,1799-1860, Novelist & Poet)
Autograph Conveyancing document signed
certifying "that I have made over to Captain Gardener all my right and title in the lodging now occupied by me over the second and third stories of the House of Monsieur Webber which I hold till Christmas week ...", 1 side oblong 8vo., Hendlebury, 26th October
Item Date:
1840
Stock No:
38343
£275
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JAMESON
(Anna, 1794-1860, Author)
Brief Autograph Letter Signed in pencil to Mrs Briggs,
saying that this is the last "Thursday Evening before I leave Town. I never give invitation you know, but if not engaged will you come to us without ceremony ...", 1 side oblong 8vo., no place, no date,
rather faded
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0
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18333
£35
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JAMESON
(Anna, 1794-1860, Author)
End of Autograph Letter Signed
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Stock No:
7741
£10
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