WATTS SAYS HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TAKEN A PENNY FOR HIS PAINTING ‘PROGRESS’
WATTS
(George Frederic, 1817-1904, O.M., R.A., Painter and Sculptor)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Knowles
saying that he has “sent back the proofs, a sad mess! I did not in submitting my scribble suppose that as a matter of course it would be thought worthy of a place in the 19th. I am but a stammerer so unused to the kind of effort to say what I could. ‘I would that. my tongue could utter the thoughts that arise in me’ but that is not for my tongue & what I have to say must be endeavoured often in another language less direct or intelligible, still I thought perhaps the direction of the thoughts of one who feels so deeply as I do, & has observed so long (well on in my 85th year) & seen so much, might receive indulgence from you if nothing more. Notwithstanding the indulgence I still feel is necessary & excuse the presumption, one of those who ‘rush in there where Angels fear to tread’ Will you add to my obligation by kindly looking over, or having what I have written looked over & any obvious faults corrected. Plus I do not expect the thing to be paid for, I am more than paid for by the acceptance of it. Hallam came to me asking if I had any sketch of his Father the Colony might purchase. I hae found one which I am endeavouring to finish in order to present it, Hallam’s appointment seems in all ways a great success. I hope he has a fine future before him...”, 3 sides 8vo., Limnerslease, Guildford, 9th April
Item Date:
1901
Stock No:
43836
£225
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WEBB
(Sidney, Lord Passfield, 1859-1947, Social Reformer, Fabian)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Edwards
saying that he “should be very sorry if you should fail of re-election to the Committee of the N.L.C. Unfortunately I have already sent in my paper & I really forget which of the existing members I voted for, as I gave all my attention to the new candidates. I had thought that all the existing members were safe to be re-elected, but I have since heard a vague report of a cabal to oust me (and probably you also). I will certainly now recommend you. The new candidates on which we should concentrate are, I think, Nos 24,25, 30, 31, 36, 38, 45, 47, 48, 50 & 54...”, 2 sides 8vo., 4 Park Village East, 27th April
Item Date:
1892
Stock No:
43842
£75
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WELLINGTON
(Arthur Richard Charles Wellesley, 1807-1884, ADC to his father as C-in-C, 1842-1852, 2nd Duke)
Autograph Letter Signed with initial ‘W’ to Thomas Barton
saying that “Shortness of Stature and of breath does not necessarily argue shortness of memory or disease of the Heart. Besides gratitude is a lively sense of favors to come, and I want some choice pears. Are you an admirer[?] of photographs? I send you one which is amusing because it is so like my illustrious Parent. I suppose when I posed for it I was meditating [?] an attack on your orchard...”, 4 sides sm. 8vo., with original Autograph envelope, London, 14th October
Item Date:
1863
Stock No:
43837
£120
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WELLINGTON RECOMMENDS A COLLEAGUE FOR A SEAT IN TIPPERARY
WELLINGTON
(Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)
Important Autograph Letter to “My dear Sir”, ‘The Right Honble Wm BAGWELL’
(of Marlfield, Clonmel, Ireland, 1776-1826, Irish Politician) saying that “much time has elapsed since I have written to you, nor should I now trouble you if Lord Lismore had not informed me that in case Mr Pettrie should not stand for the present vacancy of the County of Tipperary it is the wish of his brother the Genl Sir Wm O’Callagham to offer himself as a Candidate; & he had expressed a wish that I should remember him to you for your support... Sir Wm O’Callaghan intends if he should be successful to support the present Govt but although I should not recommend him to you if that was his only claim, I can promise you that I would not recommend him to you if that was not his intention. I have had the pleasure of his acquaintance & the advantage of his Assistance for many years and there does not exist a more amiable character in Society not a better Soldier in the Army. He hopes that you may have it in your power to assist...”, 3 sides 4to., London, 9th February
Item Date:
1819
Stock No:
43840
£425
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WELLS
(Amy Catherine Robbins, 1895-1927, Writer and Poet, Wife of H. G. Wells)
Autograph Letter Signed to Ferdinand LEIPNIK
(1869-1924, Spy, Art Historian, Entrepreneur) saying that they are “very glad indeed that you are able to come to us on Saturday. Will you come, please, to Easton Lodge station - now Dunmow, as it is nearer to us, & a car shall be there to meet you...”, 1 side 4to., with original autograph envelope, Easton Glebe, Dunmow headed paper, postmarked 20th July
Item Date:
1916
Stock No:
43839
£145
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