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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PEEL
(Sir Robert, 1788-1850, Prime Minister 1834-1835 and 1841-1846, from 1830 2nd Baronet)
Autograph Letter Signed in full to Mr. A. Mackinnon,
thanking him for his “letter and rejoice to hear a favourable Report of the disposition of the Working classes (if left to themselves) in the important District from which you write. Notwithstanding the close of the Session I shall be obliged to return to London this evening...”, 2 sides 8vo., Drayton Manor, 17th August,no year
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
43293
£175
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PIPER
(John, 1903-1992, Painter & Writer)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Carter
saying he is “pleased to say ‘yes’ to your proposal to reproduce a JOB design in the Jean’s Work in the theatre. I hope I am not too late in saying so. The Arts Council does own the original drawing and Mrs Rodgers there would know their whereabouts. If there is trouble in borrowing them I have some sketches and alternative designs here which might help...”, on a correspondence card, 5” x 4”, Fawley Bottom Farmhouse, Oxon, 7th June
Item Date:
1949
Stock No:
43298
£175
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