SALISBURY
(Robert Edward Peter Gascoyne-Cecil, b. 1916, from 1972 6th Marquess)
Autograph Letter Signed signed 'Bobbity' to "My Dear Walter" MONCKTON (1st Viscount Brenchley, Walter Turner, 1891-1965, Director of Midland Bank Ltd.),
saying how terribly sad it is that they will no longer be working together, "we have had a connection of over 10 years...ever since we voiced our opinions in the Canning Club, with far greater confidence then, I am afraid, I feel now", he goes on to that he has done a tremendous job in the Ministry and that he must want a break before he starts his new position, "which I am delighted to know, will bring you into our House, where I shall continue to pick your brains", 2 side 8vo, Privy Council Office, Whitehall, 15th January
Item Date:
1957
Stock No:
27886
£55
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SALISBURY
(4th Marquess, James Gascoyne Cecil, 1861-1947, Son of the Prime Minister, Lord Privy Seal)
Fine Document signed, to Dr Maurist Ernest,
letting "Northcotts", Hatfield on a yearly tenancy at an annual rental of £154, witnessed by his secretary, 3 sides folio, Hatfield, 22nd February
a picture of Salisbury has been laid down on the blank end page
Item Date:
1913
Stock No:
2981
£20
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SALISBURY
(Robert Arthur James Gascoyne Cecil, 1893-1972, 5th Marquess, Politician)
Typed Air Mail Letter Signed to Alastair Wallace in Mombasa,
saying he appreciates his support, "for you write with full knowledge of the situation on the spot", 1 side folio, Hatfield House, 21st March
neat filing holes
Item Date:
1961
Stock No:
50574
£15
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SALISBURY
(James Edward Hubert Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess, 1861-1947, Politician)
Autograph Letter Signed marked ‘Private’ to ‘my dear NELSON’
(Horatio, 3rd Earl, 1823-1913, Politician) saying that “As the most revered of all our members may I write to you to ask whether you would give us your support in an effort we are making to add to the portrait of Lord Selborne which the House of Laymen already possesses the picture of his successor Lord Ashcombe. This would seem, just as in the pictorial records of some ancient college, in accordance with the spirit of tradition which it may be hoped will gather round this assembly. If you should be willing to subscribe it would be of course of assistance to us on the first list of subscriptions, but you have I know such calls upon your generosity that I shall fully understand if you cannot help...”, 3 sides 8vo., Hatfield House, Herts headed paper, 19th June
Item Date:
1909
Stock No:
43646
£55
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THE PRIME MINISTER ASKS GORST IF HE CAN PUT HIS NAME FORWARD FOR THE POST OF SOLICITOR GENERAL
SALISBURY
(Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 1830-1903, 3rd Marquess, Prime Minister & Foreign Secretary)
Autograph Letter Signed to ‘My dear GORST’
(Sir John Eldon, 1835-1916, Lawyer and Politician) asking if he would “allow me to submit your name as Solicitor General? I make the suggestion not only as my own wish in the interests of the party & for purposes of debate - but also in the interest of the Government in matters of legal advice - acting, as I am bound to do, after due counsel with those whose opinion is of great weight in such matters...”, 3 sides 8vo., 20 Arlington Street, 26th June
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
42949
£175
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