PEABODY (George, 1795-1869, American Philanthropist, Founder of Peabody Buildings)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'Sir James' ( TENNENT , 1804-1869, traveller, politician and author), promising to find out "the maker of Mr: Pickersgill's billiard table", he will call on him on his way to London and bring back details of "room, Table, lamps, cues, seats &c. &c.", with a press cutting dated 20th June 1869 saying that "the Queen is very sorry that Mr. Peabody" had left suddenly for America, owing to illness, she had wished to see him and offer "her personal thanks", the letter 1 side 8vo., Grand Hotel, Brighton, 15th February



Item Date:  1866

Stock No:  51907      £375

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