PARRY
(Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)
Formal Autograph Letter to Mrs Bowles
saying that “Captain Parry presents his compts to Captain and Mrs Bowles, and is extremely sorry that an engagement to dine out of town on Monday next will prevent him the honor of waiting upon them on that day. Captain P. begs to offer his best thanks to Capt and Mrs Bowles for their kindness in inviting him to accompany them to the French Play, which, had it been in his power, he should have had very great pleasure in doing...”, 1 side 8vo., Charles Street, 23rd March
Item Date:
1824
Stock No:
43112
£175
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PARRY
(Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)
Fine long Autograph Letter Signed to “My dear Anne”
saying that “So far as a lame hand (not a lame excuse!) will allow me, I hasten to say that, unless you wish your dear Boy to remain in India - i.e. n some other ship there (which I should not suppose you do) I would advise you to do nothing till he comes to England. An application so long before-hand could do no good even if the present Ministers remain in so long; because no arrangement can well be made for this purpose months before-hand. In fact, I should not, if it were my own case, ‘agitate’ in the matter till near the time of Cleopatra’s return - and then, if Lord Jn Russell is in, a word from Edward would secure what you want, which is no very great favour after all. If, however, you fear losing your present interest, the only thing will be to ask at once to have him transferred to the flag-ship in the E. Indies (the Hastings) which I suppose will stay out the Admiral’s (Austen’s) full time - namely 2 years more. So you must judge for yourself between these 2 plans. We cordially rejoice at your good accounts of Tom - Lucy is especially interested in all you say for she is very fond of your boy and I do not wonder...”, 3 sides 8vo., Haslar, Gosport, 11th February
Item Date:
1852
Stock No:
43295
£275
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PARRY
(Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)
Fine Long Autograph Letter Signed to “My very dear Friend”
saying that “it must always be a pleasure to me to renew my communication with you, even in the imperfect and unsatisfactory shape of letter writing; and it can never be anything but a gratification to me to attend to your wishes. By my not immediately answering your letter, you may have begun to think otherwise, but the fact is, that I lost not a day in forwarding to my sister Mrs Martineau the expression of your wishes, and, by the enclosed note, you will perceive that she has not been backward in answering it. I hope you will see her as well as us, when you come to Petersfield for it will be a matter of no great difficulty for you to get here to see us in our nice new nest. We are truly pleased to hear that both you and your husband are in better health than formerly. Pray, do not fail to let us know when you come, that we may fix some day & plan for your coming to Haslar. We should rejoice to see you... Catharine desires to unite with me in much true love...”, 3 sides 8vo., Haslar Hospital, 20th August no year but after
Item Date:
1846
Stock No:
43404
£200
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PARRY WRITES ON THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE
PARRY
(Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)
Moving Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Streatfield
hoping that it will “ be very long before you know by experience... either the comfort derived from Christian sympathy under such a bereavement as mine, or the painful effort required in replying to it. The latter must, and with you, I am sure, will be, my apology for not sooner answering your most friendly and welcome note, which, you may be assured, I prized most highly. The stroke under which I am suffering, is indeed a most bitter one, too bitter to understand till it is felt - but, blessed be my God, I have been permitted to know that it is assuredly dealt in mercy and love. It is a severing of ties, which, for 13 years, have bound two hearts together as one, leaving a blank, a chasm, a desolation which cannot be imagined till it is experienced. If I did not constantly look upwards, I should see in the prospect around me nothing but darkness - but the Saviour has been, as He ever will be, faithful to his promises, and I now know him to be a very present help in time of trouble... As for my beloved wife what more can the tenderest love desire for her than that she should be forever with Him who is Love itself. You are aware that she has long been upon the Rock - the Rock of ages - for years has that beloved one satemeekly at Jesus’ feet... and now my unspeakable comfort and happiness is, that she is for ever safe within His fold - secure from all danger and all sorrow...”, 4 sides 8vo., on black edged paper, Admiralty, 5th June
Item Date:
1834
Stock No:
43403
£250
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PEARY SUGGESTS REPRINTING PART OF HIS RECENT BOOK AS A MAGAZINE ARTICLE
PEARY
(Robert Edwin, 1856-1920, American Naval Commander and Explorer, generally accepted as the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909)
Long Typed Letter Signed to Mrs B. S. Boyd in Knoxville
saying he received her letter on his "return to the city. I deeply regret that I am so pressed for time at present that I shall not be able to furnish an article for you paper ... Perhaps it will serve your purpose to reprint (with the permission of the publishers, F. A. Stokes ...) some portion of my recent book, 'The North Pole', published by them. If this idea meets your approval, I will suggest that you write the Stokes Company at once ... I have written them asking them to forward you a copy of 'The North Pole', which I will ask you to give to your boy, with my compliments. I am heartily in favor with the objects of your league, and trust that you may have the fullest measure of success ...", 1 side A4, 'The Dresden', 2226 Conn. Ave., Washington, D.C., 23rd April 1911, together with a copy of the programme for the Presentation of Peary's flag to the National Geographic Society, 4 sides 4to., Constitution Hall, Washington, 6th May 1955, the letter
Item Date:
1911
Stock No:
41482
£775
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