KITCHENER APOLOGISES TO GENERAL WATSON FOR TAKING HIS POST
KITCHENER
(Horatio Herbert, 1st Earl, 1850-1916, Commander in Chief in South Africa, Field Marshal Earl Kitchener of Khartoum)]
Fine Autograph Letter Signed “H.H. Kitchener” to “My dear WATSON”
(Sir Charles Moore, 1844-1916, Army Officer, Engineer and Administrator) saying that he has “probably heard that I am to replace you at Souakin. I am very sorry you should leave & would never have accepted the billet had my not doing so been of the least service to you. The way it came about was on my arrival at Suez old West came on board with a telegram stating H.M. Govt wanted to know if I would accept Souakin & if so to wire to Wolff. I asked about you but could find out nothing and I felt sure you had resigned so I wired yes and wet to Alexandria & saw Wolff, he then told me and I said that changed the matter but he said if I now refused there was another waiting for the post. I went up to Cairo and saw Gen Stephenson and he told me the same & that I could do you no good and would do myself much harm by refusing. He also said what I hope was the case that he was sure you would see it in the same light. I came home & saw DAG on the subject & Sir R. Thomson and found out an R.A. officer had accepted if I refused the billet and would be appted at once. I hope you think I have done right and I know you will never doubt how much rather I would like it if you could remain supposing you wish to do so...”, 4 sides 8vo., Junior United Service Club, London, 18th August
Item Date:
1886
Stock No:
43576
£575
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[KITCHENER
(Horatio Herbert, 1st Earl, 1850-1916, Commander in Chief in South Africa, Field Marshal Earl Kitchener of Khartoum)]
Unsigned cabinet photo by Messrs Bassano
titled underneath “Lord Kitchener of Khartoum” showing him head and shoulders, looking slightly to one side, wearing his uniform and medals, 6½” x 4¼”, no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
43577
£275
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MARIA THERESIA
(Archduchess of Austria, 1717-1780, Holy Roman Empress and Dowager Empress 1745-1780, Queen of Hungary)
Finely penned Document signed ‘Maria Theresia’, in Latin with transcription and translation, to his “Most Serene and Most Powerful Majesty, Ferdinand, King of the Two Sicilies”
introducing his envoy “ who has already, on two previous embassies, proven to Me his loyalty — My faithful and well-beloved Francis Joseph, Count of Wurmbrand, now serving as Actual Chamberlain and Counsellor of My Privy Council — is the one whom I now dispatch a third time to My most beloved son-in-law. In addition to the distinction of his birth, he possesses the most upright character, and a mind well suited to his morals, such as befits the interpreter of My sincere sentiments toward Your Majesty. To this is joined a remarkable prudence in handling affairs, which inspires in Me full confidence that he will skillfully conduct not only this present mission, but also any other business that may arise. For this reason, I have deemed it fitting to invest him with the character of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. I can therefore entertain no doubt that Your Majesty will graciously receive My minister, grant him free access to Your person, and give entire credence to all that he shall express on My behalf concerning My most generous goodwill and the tender feelings of My heart toward Your Majesty. This I earnestly request and confidently expect from Your Majesty...”, 1 side folio with attached address leaf, Vienna, 6th June
Item Date:
1771
Stock No:
43562
£775
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MARINA
(Duchess of Kent, 1906-1969, Princess of Greece)
Christmas Card with original Photo signed on the mount
and inscribed “With all best wishes to you both”, the photo shows The Duchess standing with her daughter Princess Alexandra, 5” x 3½” in mount 7” x 5”, in folded card with her monogram on the front, no place, Christmas
Item Date:
1954
Stock No:
43554
£175
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MARY
(of Teck, 1867-1953, Queen of George V)
Autograph letter signed ‘Victoria Mary of Teck’ to Mrs Pearce
thanking her “for sending the book, Mama will send you the 30/- on day next week. We do not return to White Lodge till after Whitsuntide but we are generally at home on Sunday afternoons after 4-30 - if you will kindly defer your visit until our return home...”, 3 sides 8vo., Coombe Wood, Kingston on Thames headed paper, 8th May no year
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
43555
£150
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