A DANCE WITH THE DUKE
ADELAIDE
(of Saxe-Meiningen, 1792-1849, Queen of William IV, Adelaide, Australia is named after her)
Charming Autograph Letter Signed 'Adélaide', as the young Duchess of Clarence, in French
with transcription and translation, to 'Ma chère Princesse', saying she is "very sorry ... to learn by your note that you were not well yesterday Evening ... I am very glad ... you retired when you found yourself unwell, and I pray you, Madame, to do so every time you feel the need, for I will be very vexed to see you suffering out of too great politeness towards myself ... I ... do not feel at all tired even though I danced a Waltz with the Duke of Devonshire", (William, 1790-1858, from 1811 6th Duke), and wishing her "a good night" and "to believe me with great regard, Madame, Your very devoted ['affectionnée'] Adelaide", 3 sides 8vo., "Tuesday Evening", no date, circa.1818 -
(Transcription)
Je regrette bien, ma chère Princesse d'apprendre par vos lignes que vous avez été souffrante hier au Soir et j'espère que vous vous trouvez mieux aujourd'hui.
Je suis bien aise que vous vous êtes retirée en vous trouvant mal et je vous prie, Madame d'en faire de même toujours [Side 2] quand vous en sentez le besoin, car je serais bien fachée de vous voir souffrir par trop grande civilité envers moi.
Je me trouve très bien après le Bal et ne me sens point du tout fatiguée quoique j'ai dansé [Side 3] une Walze avec le Duc de Devonshire.
En vous souhaitant une bonne nuit, je vous prie, Ma chère Princesse de me croire avec beaucoup de consideration
Madame
Votre bien affe[ctionn]ee
Adélaide
Mardi
au Soir.
(Translation)
I am very sorry, my dear Princess, to learn by your note that you were not well yesterday Evening and I hope that you will find yourself better today.
I am very glad to learn that you retired when you found yourself unwell, and I pray you, Madame, to do so every time you feel the need, for I will be very vexed to see you suffering out of too great politeness towards myself.
I am very well after the Ball and do not feel at all tired even though I danced a Waltz with the Duke of Devonshire.
In wishing you a good night, I pray you, Madame, to believe me with great regard
Madame
Your very devoted
Adelaide
Tuesday Evening.
Item Date:
1820
Stock No:
55790
£325
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ADEMOLA
(Laadapo, Prince of Abeokuta in Nigeria, Alake 1920-62) and Adegboyega EDUN (Secretary 1902-1914 to the Egba United Government)
Album Leaf S 'Adegboyega Edun Secretary - Abeokuta Government' 'Laadapo Ademola Prince of Abeokuta',
1 side small 4to, 3rd July
Item Date:
1904
Stock No:
4458
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ADOLPHUS FREDERICK
(1774-1850, 7th son of George III, 1st Duke of Cambridge, Viceroy of Hanover 1816-1837)
Frank signed 'Cambridge' to Sir Henry Halford, Bt., 1766-1844, P.R.C.P.,
who attended George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria, no place, no date, c.
Item Date:
1830
Stock No:
51330
£25
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ADOLPHUS FREDERICK
(Duke of Cambridge, 1774-1850, tenth child and seventh son of King George III, Lieutenant General)
Signature taken from the end of a document,
with his title, 4" x 1¼", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
38847
£15
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[AKIHITO
(b. 1933, from 1989 Emperor of Japan)]
Unsigned Press Photo by Sport & General,
showing him in a group of men, sending streamers out of a window, 8" x 6" no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
29825
£75
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