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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WOLFE
(Humbert, 1885-1940, Poet & Critic)
Typed Letter Signed to Dennis WHEATLEY
(1897-1977, Novelist) thanking him for “writing so warmly of THE UPWARD ANGUISH, and to say such pleasant things of it in ‘Current Literature’. It is naturally a great happiness for me to sign your copy, which I have returned...”, 1 side A4, 9th May
Item Date:
1938
Stock No:
43841
£125
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WOLFF
(Johannes, 1861-1931, Dutch Violinist, Virtuoso and Composer)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Gort
asking him to “come Friday morning next...”, 1 side 8vo., 30 Wellington Square, Chelsea, 4th July
Item Date:
1893
Stock No:
43812
£55
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WOLSELEY
(Garnet, Viscount, 1833-1913, Field Marshal, C-in-C of the Army)
Fine Letter Signed to Mr HOLL
(Frank, 1845-1888, Painter, R.A.) saying that he has “been so kind & generous that it is difficult to answer your letter. I can only do so by saying that I hope most sincerely you will study your own convenience and above all things your health in all that relates to the portrait. I shall be very much put out if you worry yourself in any way about it. There is no hurry, so please only send for me when it is quite convenient to yourself. I thought you looked a little tired the other day & wanted rest & country air. I don’t want the uniform until Good Friday. I will with your permission send for it the day before...”, 3 sides 8vo., War Office headed paper, 30th March
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
43838
£100
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