SPOONER
(William A., 1844-1930, Theologian & Educationalist, Originator of the 'Spoonerism')
Collection of 4 Autograph Letters Signed to Richmond,
the first a brief letter inviting him to tea, the next commiserating with him on missing his first, and telling him that he nearly achieved it, quoting from the examiner "Richmond did some good work but was not quite up to the level of the first class, except perhaps in his history, he came very near it in his Old Testament work, and was good in New Test & in doctrine. He gave me the impression that with a little more time or trouble he might have got into the first Class", ending by telling him what a pleasure it has been to work with him, a year later he is glad to find "that you are up this term and to see you are better", inviting him to din and "meet Pule, who is preaching for us in Chapel on Sunday ...", the final letter says that he has signed "the College Testimonials for Holy Orders, and I hope they are reaching you today. I cannot send them without writing you a line to say how much I hope you may be able to do good and useful work as a clergyman and I fully believe you will ...", trusting that he will "find much happiness and satisfaction in it. What is going to be your destination? a country parish in Yorkshire? ...", 6 sides 8vo., New College, Oxford headed paper, 6th May 1905 to 7th December
Item Date:
1911
Stock No:
21198
£425
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SPOONER
(William A., 1844-1930, Theologian & Educationalist, Originator of the ‘Spoonerism’)
Autograph Note Signed to an unnamed recipient
recommending “my pupil W. E. K. Cook as a proper person to be admitted to the privilege of using the Codringon Library...”, 1 side 8vo., New College, 20th February
Item Date:
1879
Stock No:
42540
£75
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SPURGEON
(Charles H., 1834-1892, Baptist Minister)
Fine signature in his characteristic purple ink
on small piece, 2" x 1", laid down on an album leaf 5" x 3", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
41555
£175
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SPURGEON
(Charles H., 1834-1892, Baptist Minister)
Fine signature
on small piece, 2¾" x 1½", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
41105
£225
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ST HELIER
(Susan Mary Elizabeth Jeune, 1849-1931, née Stewart-Mackenzie, Literary and Political Hostess, L.C.C. Alderman, wife, 1881, of Francis Henry Jeune, 1843-1905, created 1st Baron, 1905)
Autograph Letter Signed 'Mary Jeune' to 'Dear Mr Leader',
with transcription, saying she "cannot tell you how I feel for you in your great sorrow. It must be so hard so cruel to have said goodbye to him for ever ... It does seem ... so impossible to understand - he was such a sweet dear little chap I cant say anything to comfort you - how can I - time only can help you to say God's will is best", other than that "he is safe from all the sins & sorrows of this world which to the happiest of us is full of trials & temptations ... Well to you my dear friend there is only sorrow here & sorrow such as [yours] would be very very hard to bear ... your affectionate and sorrowing friend", 3 sides 8vo., 79 Harley Street, London, 17th December no year, circa
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Dec. 17th.
79, Harley Street, W.
Telephone No. 960 Paddington.
Dear Mr Leader - I cannot tell you how I feel for you in your great sorrow. It must be so hard so cruel to have said goodbye to him for ever & you will never be able to get over the void his death has made in your life - It does seem incomprehensible & so impossible to understand - he was such a sweet dear little chap I cant say anything to comfort you - how can I - time only can help you to say God's will is best, you can only think of his bright sweet little spirit & that he is safe from all the sins & sorrows of this world which to the happiest of us is full of trials & temptations & he may be saved & spared much sorrow & suffering. Well to you my dear friend there is only sorrow here & sorrow such as [yours] would be very very hard to bear.
May God bless you & give you some comfort is the prayer of your affectionate and sorrowing friend Mary Jeune
Item Date:
1900
Stock No:
56296
£75
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