GISBORNE
(Thomas, M.P., 1794-1852, Agricultural Writer)
Autograph letter signed to John Ellis,
(1789-1862, Chairman of the Midland Railway, M.P. for Leicester 1848-1852), telling him that it is "Electioneering first, and then culverting. Kidd[erminste]r will be about ... Septr. 3rd & 4th. It will be close, but looks well for me. The steam is up ... the will of the customers is doing the work of bribery with the publicans" in a constituency "of which more than ¼th are publicans & beer house keepers", he has no doubt "you will get well thro' the Midland meeting", he has been investing in Railways, "I think the time is come ... Midlands, Lancashire & Yorkshire, & Birmingham and Dudley", 3 sides small 8vo., Y[oxall] L[odge], Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 22nd August
Item Date:
1849
Stock No:
14949
£30
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GLADSTONE
(William Ewart, 1809-1898, Prime Minister)
Fine example of the admission ticket to his funeral,
in Westminster Abber, printed in black on green card, stamped across in red “Press”, 5” x 3½”, with fine stamped seal, “East Door” added by hand, Westminster Abbey, no date but 28th May
Item Date:
1898
Stock No:
42928
£75
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GLADSTONE
(William Ewart, 1809-1898, Prime Minister)
Autograph letter signed to ‘My dear Gibson’
saying he has “noted a point in the Table No. 1 of Revenue which requires correction. 2. In the 15 year a/c of Expenditure, there ought to be a column for the Fortification Expedition, or else an asterisk stating that it is included in the totals. 3. I would advise that these... be sent in proof to the Auditor at the Treasury for inspection...”, 2 sides 8vo., no place, 13th June
Item Date:
1863
Stock No:
43194
£145
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GLADSTONE
(William Ewart, 1809-1898, Prime Minister)
Fine long Autograph letter signed
saying he is concerned that he has only just got his letter and so hastens to reply "I am under no engagement to Mr Parry. He informed me that he acted on the part of the Committee and it was on this information, ... that I acted. Unless the matter can be explained, I think I have serious reason to complain of him. I understand you to write as the Officer of the local Committee which superintends the arrangement under the Science and Art Department for giving prizes to its classes. You will understand my being particular, after what has happened. If I am right in this supposition, I am willing to come to Greenwich .... for the purpose of distribution ... Dr Miller ... who has kindly invited me to his house is aware of my position and of the proceedings of mr Parry and I would venture to suggest your communicating with him ...", 4 sides 8vo., Hawarden Castle headed paper, 31st October
splits at folds repaired
Item Date:
1875
Stock No:
38690
£275
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GLADSTONE
(William Ewart, 1809-1898, Prime Minister)
Lithographic print by A. J. Chaddens signed on the mount,
showing him head and shoulders, in profile, wearing a bow tie, 16" x 13" in mount 22" x 16", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
38898
£275
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