AMHERST, Jeffrey, Baron (1717-1797). Commander-in-chief in North America 1758-1763.Autograph Letter Signed to the Duke of York, 1 page 4to, slightly trimmed, no place, 28 November 1794. Reporting on the appointment of Major General De Burgh as Colonel of the 66th Regiment of Foot, a post left vacant by the death of Lt General Gabbitt, and that of Lt General Reid as Colonel of the 88th, vice De Burgh.
£325 / $490 / €386 [No: 20529]
BACK, Sir George (1796-1878). Arctic navigator.Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Hogg', 2 pages 8vo, Torquay, 27 September 1844. Expressing pleasure and surprise on learning that his friend was married.
£250 / $377 / €297 [No: 22469]
BACK, Sir George (1796-1878). Arctic navigator.Conclusion of an Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page 8vo (trimmed at the top), no place, no date.
£75 / $113 / €89 [No: 20382]
BADER, Sir Douglas Robert Steuart (1910-1982). Royal Air Force Officer.Postcard reproduction of an aerial card of 1911, signed by Bader and Wing Commander R.H. McIntosh, with cancellation stamp dated 9 September 1981. With a photograph (8 x 10 inches) of Bader in a Hurricane, and a card advertising the BBC Colditz series, signed by Major Pat Reid.
£185 / $279 / €220 [No: 22363]
BARLOW, Major General J.I. British General in the War of 1812.Six Autograph Letters Signed to various military leaders, 13½ pages 4to, Dover, 17 December 1811 to 14 September 1814.
£475 / $717 / €565 [No: 23122]
BELTZ, George Frederic (1777-1841). Herald and general.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, apologising for not answering an invitation as he was abroad, 1 page 8vo, Keppel Street, 23 September 1833.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 2515]
BERESFORD, William Carr, Viscount (1768-1854). General & Portuguese marshal.Autograph Letter (third person) to Thomas Collins, 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf and remains of a red wax seal, Bedgebury Park, 13 May 1842. Requesting the return of two pictures which were lent to him ('seeing that Mr Collins assurances have not been fulfilled after so great a lapse of time').
£85 / $128 / €101 [No: 22353]
BERESFORD, Lord Charles (1846-1919). Admiral and politician.Autograph Letter Signed to Captain Manach, 1 page 8vo, Royal Dockyard, Chatham, 8 August 1893. Thanking him for his good account of 'young Litchfield'.
£45 / $67 / €53 [No: 20454]
BERESFORD, Sir John Poo (1766-1844). Admiral.
Autograph Letter Signed accepting an invitation to dine in the City, 1 page 8vo, 5 April 1836
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 2982]
BIDDULPH, Sir Michael Anthony Shrapnel (1823-1904). General.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Lewis, returning a proof and explaining the corrections, 1 page 8vo, Windsor Castle, 15 May 1895.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 2520]
BIDDULPH, Thomas Myddleton (1809-1878). General.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir John Kirkland, marked 'Private', about a scandal touching the Dukes of Kent and Cumberland, 2½ pages 8vo, Osborne, 19 April 1866.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 2521]
BLUCHER, Gebhard Lebrecht von (1742-1819). Prussian field-marshal.Autograph Letter Signed to Herr Schwenke (?), 2 pages 4to with integral address-leaf, B[erlin?], 19 October 1814. Together with five printed portraits of Blücher, cuttings etc.
£1150 / $1736 / €1368 [No: 22752]
BRADBURY, John (1768-1825). Botanist and explorer of America.Highly important Autograph Letter Signed to (Sir) James E. Smith (1759-1828, founder of the Linnean Society), 3 pages 4to with address (name only), St Louis, 22 August 1811. Giving a detailed account of his activites during his celebrated travels into the American interior, his relations with Indians, sending botanical specimens, announcing a future excursion with the Indians etc. etc.
£2750 / $4152 / €3272 [No: 23352]
BRIDGE, Cyprian A.G. (1839-1924). Admiral.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Lockyer, thanking her for a book on the Caroline Islands, 3 pages 8vo, 1 Eaton Terrace, 28 Feb 1908.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3284]
BROWN, Francis Yeats (1866-1944). Soldier & writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mrs MacDonnell, thanking her for information about a house, 1 p. 4to, Chelsea, 5 Apr 1932.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3261]
BROWNE, Sir Samuel James (1824-1901). Army officer & originator of the Sam Browne belt.Cabinet photograph by Maull & Fox, trimmed at the head, signed in ink, 'Sam Browne'. Clear signature, dated '/99' beneath the photograph of the one-armed officer in uniform with medals.
£250 / $377 / €297 [No: 21785]
BROWNSON, Willand Herbert (1845-1935). American Admiral.
Autograph Letter Signed to Rawle, inviting him on board his ship, 1 page 8vo, Alabama, 5 Nov no year.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3213]
BYNG, John (1704-1757). Admiral. Executed on the quarter-deck of the 'Monarque'.Document Signed, 1 page large folio on vellum, 297 x 330 mm (ca 11½ x 13 inches) with papered seal, 7 April 1756. With a small slip identifying the signer.
£1750 / $2642 / €2082 [No: 22447]
Autograph Letter Signed to ?Maveling, 1 page 8vo on black-edged paper, Brooks's, 19 July no year. Inviting him to dine on 31 July, and asking him to reply to Doneraile Court, Doneraile, Ireland.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3600]
CAULFIELD, James (1785-1852). General & Director of the East India Company.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, concerning a misdirected letter meant for Lady Duncan, 1 p. 8vo, Eaton Square, 20 Mar 1847.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3605]
CHATHAM, Sir John Pitt, Second Earl of (1756-1835). Son of Pitt the Elder. General & statesman.
Autograph Letter Signed to N. Adams, sending an autograph of his brother (no longer included) & regretting that he has none of his father, 2 pages 8vo, 13 Apr 1829.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3663]
CHURCHILL, Alfred (1825-1870). Journalist in Turkey.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed Major, discussing books ('I am glad at last to see your publication on the Library Table at the Carlton'), 3 pages 8vo, 12 Mar no year.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3703]
CODRINGTON, Sir William John (1804-1884). General.
Brief Autograph Letter Signed, 1 p. 16mo, Eaton Square, 2 Jul 1867 ('Your wish is easily complied with').
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3808]
COLLINGWOOD, Cuthbert, Lord (1750-1810). Vice-admiral.Autograph Letter Signed [to Sir Hew Dalrymple (1750-1830)], 4 pages 4to, [on board] Ocean, 12 June 1807. Contemporary docket on the fourth page next to the signature. A good letter on the subject of alcohol consumed by the fleet, the death of Colonel McLeod, etc.
£1150 / $1736 / €1368 [No: 23673]
COLVILLE, Sir William James (1827-1903). Colonel & Master of Ceremonies to Edward VII.
Autograph Letter Signed to Wilks, asking his advice on an application, 1 p. 8vo (another letter on the reverse), Clarence House, 7 Jan 1881.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3867]
COMBE, Taylor (1774-1826). Numismatist & archaeologist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Matthew Gregson, expressing interest in a deed and seal in Gregson's possession, 1 page 8vo with address-leaf, British Museum, 6 May 1822.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 3122]
CROMER, 1st Earl of
Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page 8vo, 13 March 1904
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 3079]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, saying he has nothing suitable for the proposed exhibition, 2 pages 8vo, House of Commons Library, 2 August 1881.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 1072]
DOUGLAS, Sir Howard (1776-1861). General.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, regretting he cannot attend a meeting and asking to be informed of the result, 1¼ pages 8vo on black-edged paper, Folkestone, 30 August 1855.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 1185]
DOYLE, Sir Charles William
Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages 4to, Limerick, 5 Nov 1828
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 0228]
DU CHAILLU, Paul Belloni (1835-1903). African explorer and author.Autograph Letter Signed to C. Mackie, 1 page 8vo (laid down), 18 November 1861. Explaining that he was about to depart for the Continent and would be unable to accept an invitation to lecture.
£125 / $188 / €148 [No: 22057]
DU CHAILLU, Paul Belloni (1835-1903). African explorer and author.Autograph Letter Signed in English to 'My dear Cooke', 1 page 8vo on blue paper (irregularly trimmed and laid down), Paris, 11 July 1864. Apologising for not having written before ('I have been very busy with my book, et au jardin des plantes') and asking Cooke to write.
£85 / $128 / €101 [No: 20568]
DUNCAN, Francis (1836-1888). Soldier and politician.
Brief Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Townley, soothing her anxieties, 1 page 8vo, Woolwich, 13 June 1888.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 1123]
DUNDAS, Henry, 1st Viscount Melville Document Signed ('Henry Dundas'), 1 page folio, Downing Street, 10 November 1799. Allowing the bill for 15s to be paid to John Schaw, 'Messenger to the War Department', signed also by Richard Ancell.
£65 / $98 / €77 [No: 23089]
EISENHOWER, Dwight David (1890-1969). Thirty-fourth President of the United States.Typewritten Letter Signed to Frank O. Salisbury, 1 page 4to on paper of The White House, as from Augusta, Georgia, 31 December 1954. Thanking Salisbury for his Christmas card and sending congratulations on his eightieth birthday.
£385 / $581 / €458 [No: 22648]
ELPHINSTONE, Mountstuart (1779-1859). Governor of Bombay.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Mackintosh, 4 pages 8vo, Hookwood, Limpsfield by Godstone, 2 July 1854. Thanking him for the copy of 'Sir James's History of England' which he received from the publishers.
£35 / $52 / €41 [No: 1686]
ELPHINSTONE, Mountstuart (1779-1859). Governor of Bombay.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Burrowes, 1½ pages 8vo, Hookwood, 5 September 1859. Informing him that he will look out for him and his 'candidate'.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 1685]
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr ?Gretton, 4 pages 8vo, Moorgate Court, 8 May 1896. Apologising for embarrassing him over Fingall's election to some society, and hoping that the matter can be satisfactorily resolved.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 2067]
FREDERICK, Duke of York (1763-1827). Second son of George III and Field Marshal.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo (glue-stain at foot of the second page), Stable Yard, 12 August 1818. Regretting that he had missed his correspondent when he had called at Horse Guards, and promising to call on him at his house.
£110 / $166 / €130 [No: 21949]
FREMANTLE, Sir Edmund Robert (1836-1929). Admiral and writer on naval subjects.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, ½-page 4to, Lower Sloane Street, 8 December 1915. Thanking him for sending an extract from 'The New York Times' and sending him a reply (no longer present).
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 0657]
FREMANTLE, Sir Francis Edward (1872-1943). Lieutenant-Colonel and Physician.
Typewritten Letter Signed to H. Reinheimer, ½-page 8vo, Bedwell Park, Hatfield, 11 July 1931. Acknowledging receipt of his letter and promising to raise the issues at the Parliamentary Medical Committee.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 0659]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('My dear Sir'), 3 pages 8vo, Devonshire Place, 25 November 1835. Making arrangements to leave him a copy of his letter to Lord Combermere which refers to a claim he is making.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 2303]
GERARD, Frederic John Gerard, M.C. (1883-1953). third Baron
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 4to (filing holes in margin), Blakesware, Ware, 9 March 1922. Discussing Blakesware House and gardens as described in Lamb's 'Dream Children'.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 5329]
GLEICHEN, Count (1833-1891). Admiral & sculptor; Prince Ferdinand Victor of Hohenlohe.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Gleichen') to Mr Hay, on two sides of a correspondence card (traces of former mounting at head), St James's Palace, 10 June 1884. Thanking him for the trouble he has taken about 'the Holloway statues'.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 5368]
GORDON, Charles George (1833-1885). 'Chinese Gordon'.Autograph Letter Signed to his beloved sister Augusta, 1½ pages 8vo, Cairo, 29 March 1878. Written during his immensely busy time as governor-general of Sudan, when had taken upon himself, without assistance, responsibility for an area of more than a million square miles.
£850 / $1283 / €1011 [No: 22436]
GORDON, Charles George (1833-1885). 'Chinese Gordon'.Autograph Letter Signed to his brother Henry, 1 page 8vo with integral blank (a little worn and faded), '9 AM / 9.1.84'. The letter announcing his flight from the publicity following the publication in the Pall Mall Gazette of Gordon's interview with W.T. Stead in which he had stated his views on the crisis in the Sudan.
£750 / $1132 / €892 [No: 22415]
GRANT, Sir Charles John Cecil (1877-1950). General.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Dent, 1½ pages 4to, H[ead] Q[uarte]rs, Third Army, 15 April 1917. A touching letter of condolence on the death of her husband.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 5524] Longer description
GROVE, Sir Coleridge (1839-1920). Major General.
Two Autograph Letters Signed to [Ernest] Bagalley, in all 3 pages 8vo, War Office, 7 and 11 September 1900. Discussing Bagalley's son's career in the Army.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 6161] Longer description
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Kaye, 1 page sm 4to, 30 May no year. Asking her to re-type 'clean' some pages being sent via registered post.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 0378]
HAMILTON, Sir John, 1st Baronet (1755-1835). Lieutenant-general.
Autograph Letter (third person) to [?Edmund] Lodge [1756-1839, biographer & Bluemantle pursuivant-at-arms], 3 pages 8vo, 19 Baker Street, 5 August 1824. Sending corrections on his family tree to be inserted in the new edition of Lodge's 'valuable book' [probably Lodge's Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 6525]
HARDING, Allan Francis, 1st Baron (1896-1989). Field Marshal.Autograph Letter Signed to A.L. Ball, 1½ pages 8vo in light blue ink, Nether Compton, Dorset, 13 April 1958. Expressing regret that Ball is retiring, and arranging to meet him.
£45 / $67 / €53 [No: 4104]
HARDWICK, Charles Phillip York, 5th Earl (1836-1897). Soldier and land-owner.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir John Radcliffe, 2 pages 8vo, 1 August no year. A thank-you letter.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 6568]
HARDWICK, Charles P York, 5th Earl of (1836-1897). Soldier and land-owner.
Letter Signed to the Secretary of the Cambridge Asylum for Soldiers' Widows, 1 page 8vo, integral address-leaf and red wax seal, penny-red stamp, 6 March 1865. Accepting with pleasure the office of Steward on the occcasion of their 4th Memorial Dinner.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 6567]
HARDY, Sir Thomas Masterman (1769-1839). Vice-admiral.Signature in ink from the foot of a ruled naval document, a little soiled an trimmed, laid down. The signature is beneath the words (in a clerk's hand) 'Given under my hand on b[oar]d the Victory the 5 of September 1805', i.e. the month before Trafalgar.
£125 / $188 / €148 [No: 23753]
HAY, Sir John Charles Dalrymple, third Bt (1821-1912). Admiral.
Autograph Letter Signed to George Nicholls, 2 pages 8vo, Fulmer Place, Fulmer, Slough, 22 June 1895. Agreeing to become one of the Patrons of the Gerrards Cross Golf Club, so long as it does not involve any 'pecuniary liability'.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 6730]
HENDERSON, Wilfred (1873-1930). Vice-Admiral.
Typewritten Letter Signed to T Gerard Davison, 1½ pages 4to (worn in the folds), Ropley, Hampshire, 17 November 1920. Inquiring about his method of making chalk conglomerate ('without infringing on your rights') so that he can use it to make structural improvements to his farm.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 6828]
[HORROCKS, Sir Brian] (1895-1985). Soldier.Patton, The Commander, by H. Essame, Batsford, 1974, a good copy in dust-wrapper. Inscribed by Horrocks on the free front endpaper: A Splendid Portrait of a Great Leader by an outstanding Soldier and Leader - himself. Brigadier Essame susequently promoted Major General ...
£125 / $188 / €148 [No: 22580]
INGERSOLL, Robert Green (1833-1899). American lawyer and agnostic; colonel in the Civil War.Autograph Letter Signed to Hutchins, 2 pages 8vo, written sideways on lined paper (mounting tape adhering to the side, splits), Washington, D.C., 29 December 1884. Declaring Hutchins's rheumatism to be the worst 'ism' in the world with the exception of presbyterianism and offering advice for its cure.
£75 / $113 / €89 [No: 7587]
Autograph Letter Signed to Captain Williams, 3 pages 8vo with envelope, Kensington, 10 June 1844, with a note identifying him as serving with Admiral Lord Keith and in Egypt. Commiserating with Williams on the death of his sister-in-law and reporting the safe arrival of 'Kate' in Kingston, with a description of the storms she encountered on the way.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 8000]
JEFFREYS, George Darrell, 1st Baron (1878-1960). General. Colonel of the Grenadier Guards.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ball, 1 page 4to, Burkham House, Alton, Hants, 17 April 1958. Expressing dismay at Ball's announced retirement ('though I daresay you will be glad of a chance of a little relaxation') and making an appointment to see him.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 8099]
JELLICOE, J R, 1st Earl (1859-1935). Admiral of the fleet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Baddeley, 1 page 8vo (pin holes), St Lawrence Hall, Isle of Wight, 19 August 1927. Regretting that he was not able to attend the film story of Conrad in the Falkland Islands.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 8104]
JOHNSTON, Sir Harry Hamilton (1858-1927). African explorer and administrator.Autograph Letter Signed to Edward Atkinson of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, 3 pages 8vo, Saint Margaret's Mansions, 28 September no year. Sending the title of his lecture and discussing the illustrations, including the possibility of making lantern slides of 'Human types, Animals, Plants etc.'
£225 / $339 / €267 [No: 22492]
KEYES, Roger John Brownlow, 1st Baron (1872-1945). Admiral of the fleet.Typewritten Letter Signed to the Mayor of Colchester, 1 page 4to (filing holes), Admiralty House, Portsmouth, 13 September 1930. Regretfully declining an invitation to the Colchester Oyster Feast.
£45 / $67 / €53 [No: 0486]
KINGLAKE, Alexander William (1809-1891). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Rawlinson, 1 page 8vo, 16 May no year. Regretfully refusing an invitation.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 0487]
LAFAYETTE, Marie Joseph, Marquis de (1757-1834). French statesman and officer.Autograph Letter Signed to Monsieur [Nicolas-Jean Baptiste] Tripier, ½-page 4to with integral address-leaf and remains of red wax seal, La grange, 27 May 1817. Informing M Tripier that he will visit his son in Paris during July and wishes that 'notre affaire Suffren' could be finished by then.
£1500 / $2265 / €1785 [No: 21845]
LANGDON, Stephen (1876-1937). Assyriologist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sollas on one side of a correspondence card, no place, no date. Thanking Sollas for allowing him to see [Sir Max] Mallowan's report and declaring that the results 'throw much light on the origin of Mesopotanian culture'.
£35 / $52 / €41 [No: 21041]
LAWRENCE, T.E. (1888-1935). 'Lawrence of Arabia'.Autograph Letter Signed ('T.E.S.'), to Wing Commander T.B. Marson, 1 page 4to with envelope (apparently in another hand), Plymouth, 19 November 1932. Agreeing to 'read your stuff with pleasure', but warning him that 'the book-boom is over').
£1850 / $2793 / €2201 [No: 22523]
LAYARD, Sir Austen Henry (1817-1894). Excavator of Nineveh.
Autograph Letter Signed to Janet, 1½ pages 8vo (one corner clipped, typewritten note of identification at the head), 1 September 1859 Asking her to consult Von Rumohr's book in the London Library as [John] Murray has no copy.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 0514]
LEININGEN, Prince Ernest Leopold (1830-1904). Admiral.
Autograph Letter Signed to White, 1 page 8vo (traces of former mounting on the reverse), 2 Carlisle Place, 7 January 1870. Accepting an invitation to dine the following Tuesday.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 21676]
LINDSAY, Robert James LLoyd (1832-1901). Army officer & agriculturalist; Baron Wantage.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Wantage') to Cooper King, 4 pages 8vo (traces of former mounting on the last page), Wantage, 25 September no year. Discussing the Regimental Records. A note in red ink at the head of the first page identifies the writer.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 21812]
LIVINGSTONE, David (1813-1873). African missionary & explorer.Autograph Letter Signed to Mr John Crookes, 1 page 8vo with integral blank and the original envelope (marked 'Dr L'), Hamilton, 6 September 1864. An attractive, single-page letter in fine condition with the envelope, written on Livingstone's last visit to Britain, answering a query about a sailor, presumably from an earlier expedition.
£1850 / $2793 / €2201 [No: 22449]
LOW, Sir John (1878-1880). Anglo-Indian General.
Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Dean and Low, 3½ pages 8vo (printed note of identification on the back), Fife, 7 January 1865. Correcting four 'trifling' mistakes made in his biography (name mis-spelled, date of marriage wrong, place of residence non-existent and wife's name incorrect).
£35 / $52 / €41 [No: 22155]
LUCAN, George Charles Bingham, Earl of (1800-1888). Field Marshal.Correspondence between Lucan and his estate manager for Sutton Hall in Macclesfield, William Brocklehurst with additional estate papers. In all, 37 Autograph Letters Signed of Lucan and 11 address-wrappers, an Autograph Letter (third person) of Lady Lucan, ca 35 letters from Brocklehurst, and a large number of estate papers, 1830s
£1500 / $2265 / €1785 [No: 7380]
LUCAN, George Charles Bingham, Earl of (1800-1888). Field Marshal; commanded the heavy brigade at Balaclava.Autograph Letter Signed ('Lucan') to his agent, W[illia]m Brocklehurst, 4 pages 8vo with postscript written across the first page, Castleham, 7 November 1842. Urging Brocklehurst to implement the scheme drawn up for the management of his Sutton estate and asking for help in securing two mares ('I have always admired the horses about ... Manchester & Liverpool').
£175 / $264 / €208 [No: 22360]
LUDLOW, George James, third Earl (1758-1842). General.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed peer ('My Dear Lord'), 3 pages 4to with his correspondent's answer on the back (signed 'N.S.'), Staughton, 17 August 1782. Commending Mr Griffiths to the recipient's influence, with the acquience of his correspondent.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 22214]
LUDLOW, George James, third Earl (1758-1842). General.
Autograph Letter Signed to Horace Twiss, 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf and remains of a red wax seal, no place, no date. Explaining that Jud had come so late there was little he could do, but that he had put the problem in the hands of the parish solicitor.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 22609]
LUGARD, Frederick John Dealtry, Baron (1858-1945). Soldier.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Roberts, 2 pages 8vo (somewhat soiled), no place, 10 February 1898. Apologising for having been just too late to secure the appointment of subaltern for Russel.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 22219]
McCLINTOCK, [Francis] Leopold (1819-1907). Arctic explorerAutograph Letter Signed to Charles W. Schofield, 1 page 8vo (laid down on the remains of an album leaf), Oban, 24 August 1863. Suggesting that he should apply to the secretary of the Royal Geographical Society for information about Sir Henry Barth.
£65 / $98 / €77 [No: 22593]
McCREERY, General Sir Richard (1898-1967). Commander of the Eighth Army.
Christmas card, signed ('Dick' the surname added in another hand), the cover reading 'Italy / 1944'. A photograph of McCreery and another officer in front of a Nissen hut and the sentiment 'With Best Wishes for Christmas and Victory in 1945' in the interior.
£35 / $52 / €41 [No: 22598]
MACDONALD, John (1759-1831. Lieutenant-Colonel & military engineer; son of Flora Macdonald.
Autograph 'Note' signed, 1 page 4to, St George's Lane, Canterbury, 27 February 1810. Affirming his signing of a land agreement with Major-General Graham.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23495]
MACGREGOR, John (1825-1892). Philanthropist and traveller, known as 'Rob Roy'.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (laid down on the remains of an album leaf), [Inner] Temple 29 March no year. Sending his terms for lecturing (no longer included) and adding that his lecture in Birmingham cleared £124.
£45 / $67 / €53 [No: 22639]
MACKENZIE, Colin (1806-1881). Lieutenant-general in Indian Army.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Captain & Friend', 1 page 12mo (note of identification at the head), no place, 'Sunday 10 March' no year. Expressing admiration for his friend's 'Industry & efforts to serve other people' and regretting that he can only offer his thanks.
£35 / $52 / €41 [No: 22669]
MACLEAN, Sir Fitzroy Hew Royle (1911-1996). Army officer & politician.
Correspondence Card Signed ('Fitzroy'), blind stamp of the House of Commons, 'Christmas 1951'. Inscribed 'To Pat and Edith / with every good wish'.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 22687]
McPHERSON, Sir Herbert Taylor (1827-1886). Major general.
Autograph Letter Signed to [his ADC F.C.E.] Childers, 1½ pages 8vo,8 Ashburn Place, Cromwell Road, 'Sunday' no date. Making a morning appointment but explaining that he is to lunch with the 'Benchers of the Middle Temple'.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 22709]
MAHAN, Alfred Thayer (1840-1914). Admiral, geostrategist & educator.
Autograph Letter Signed to Baddeley, 2 pages 8vo, 160 West Eighty Sixth Street, 25 March 1905. Thanking Baddeley for the copy of his report on his and Professor Ewing's visit to New York.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 22733]
MAILLART, Ella (1903-1997). Traveller, writer & photographer.
Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard (pinholes) to Montague B. Ashford, Candollin, Switzerland, postmarked 27August 1951. Setting out the route she had taken to Katmandu ('I flew all the way with 50% reduction for a journalist'), but suggesting that going by cargo boat or tourist class till Bombay would be half the price ('that is £60').
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 22735]
MAITLAND, Anthony, Earl of Lauderdale (1785-1863). Naval officer.
Autograph Letter Signed to John Spotteswood, 2½ pages 4to with integral address-leaf and red wax seal, Laude[rdale], 19 February 1829. Reporting on a meeting with Colonel Napier at which they agreed to forward 'a Cash Credit' of £1,500 for the project.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 22748]
MALCOLM, Sir Pulteney (1768-1838). Admiral.Document Signed, 1 page 4to, Royal Oak in the Chesapeake, 11 October 1814. A receipt for £1,303 10s in Spanish Dollars, 'being the Boat and Forage Money for 165 days ... due to the Officers of the Navy and Royal Marines under the orders of the Honorable Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane'.
£55 / $83 / €65 [No: 23783]
MALLESON, George Bruce (1825-1898). Army officer and military historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Jones, 1 page 8vo, 27 West Cromwell road, 16 January no year. Asking for a section of The French in India to be typeset.
£35 / $52 / €41 [No: 22766]
MARKHAM, Sir Clements Robert 91830-1916). Geographer and historical writer.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Inderwick, 1 page 8vo, 21 Eccleston Square, 18 May 1904. Expressing delight that the remains of England's first admiral had been discovered.
£65 / $98 / €77 [No: 22825]
MARKHAM, Sir Clements Robert (1830-1916). Geographer and historical writer.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, 21 Eccleston Square, 2 December 1907. Thanking him for sending Sir Henry Knyvetts' Defence of the Realm with which he heartily agrees ('The antidote to socialism is patriotism').
£65 / $98 / €77 [No: 22860]
MARMORA, Alphonse Ferrero La (1804-1878). Italian general & statesman.
Autograph Letter Signed in French and Italian to Maunsey, 1 page 8vo, Florence, 22 January 1870. Apologising for taking so long to keep a promise.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 22893]
MARSHALL, Sir John Hubert (1876-1958). Archaeologist.Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Scott', 2 pages 4to (somewhat ragged at the edges), Camp at Sanchi, 28 December 1918. Extolling the beauties of Sanchi, though he is glad to leave ('I am a-weary of the East after 20 years of it'), and praising his fellow-worker M. Foncher ('a delightful Frenchman of the nicest type').
£45 / $67 / €53 [No: 22921]
MARSHALL, Sir John Hubert (1876-1958). Archaeologist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Adams, 3 pages 8vo, Ridgewood Place, Simla, India, 25 April [?1910]. Confirming that he will remonstrate with his son over accusations of slacking, even threatening to refuse to take the boy on his promised big game shoot.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 22927]
MAURICE, Sir Frederick Barton (1871-1951). Major-general.
Autograph Letter Signed to Marshall, 1½ pages 8vo, Kensington Park Gardens, 13 July no year. Discussing a series of articles on his American visit for the Daily News ('One of the chief objects of this series is to bring out the part played by the American army of which enough is not yet known here').
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23037]
MELVILLE, Robert (1723-1809). General & antiquary.
Letter Signed to John Spottiswoode, 2 pages 4to (old repair and some soiling at the foot), Brewer Street, 23 February 1789. Discussing the value of translations and offering his services in regard to 'the mortgages on Tobago'. Melville was, by this time, blind, as the shaky signature suggests.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23530]
METHUEN, Paul Sanford, third Baron (1845-1932). Field Marshal.
Autograph Letter Signed to General Kent, 2½ pages 8vo, Horse Guards, Whitehall, 11 April 1892. Enlisting Kent as Brigadier of the West London Volunteers in the place of the recently deceased Lord Abinger.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23155]
MILITARY PAPER Ca 1833
Autograph Document signed by the adjutant, Charles Stuart, 3 pages folio, ca 1833. Documenting the scale of punishment of the First Battalion of the Grenadier Guards, listing such offences as 'For each minute late for Parade or Roll call', 'Making Shuffling excuses', and 'Swearing or blackguard language'.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23533]
MOIRA, Francis Rawdon Hastings, Earl of (1754-1826). Soldier & statesman.
Autograph Letter (third person) to a Marchioness, 1 page 8vo (traces of former mounting in the margin, identifying note at the foot), no place, 28 February 1813. Thanking her for sending the names of her helpers, which have been 'duly entered in his Book'.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23240]
MONCK, George, 1st Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670). Military & naval commander.Letter Signed ('Albemarle') addressed to 'Gentlemen', ½-page folio (dampstained with some foxing, but perfectly legible), Cockpitt, 14 January 1662/3. Informing the gentlemen that he has appointed Edmund Fennell to be his deputy to act in his stead as judge of the sessions.
£350 / $528 / €416 [No: 22826]
MONTGOMERY, Sir Bernard Law, Viscount (1887-1976). Field Marshal.El Alamein to the River Sangro, first edition, printed in Germany by the British Army of the Rhine, January 1946. Full blue calf, gilt, rather worn, inscribed by Montgomery to Lieutenant-General (Sir) Brian Horrocks - 'To: Jorrock / who played no small part in the events recorded in these pages', Berlin, 6 January 1946.
£550 / $830 / €654 [No: 22578]
MONTGOMERY, Sir Bernard Law, Viscount (1887-1976). Field Marshal.Typewritten Document Signed ('B.L. Montgomery'), 1 page 4to, 29 March 1919. Sending to Lieutenant Colonel A.H. Maude a copy of the special order of the day issued by Major General Sir G.G. Gorringe on the occasion of the dispersal of the 47th (London) Division in France.
£250 / $377 / €297 [No: 20747]
[MONTGOMERY, Sir Bernard Law, Viscount] (1887-1976). Field Marshal.
Autograph Letter Signed from Montgomery's father, H.H. Montgomery, Bishop of Tasmania, 1 page 8vo, on writing paper of the Society of the Propagation of the bible in Foreign parts, 17 December 1924. Amusingly saying 'we are sure to meet & then I Shall hear I hope of glorious victorious victories over the Army', and acknowledging a donation.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23319]
MOUNTBATTEN, Lord Louis, 1st Earl (1900-1979). Admiral of the Fleet.Two Typewritten Letters Signed to Commander M.G. Evans, including the eight-page folio letter sent by Mountbatten to senior retired officers on his leaving the Admiralty. The long letter (cyclostyled from typescript but with Mountbatten's autograph salutation, subscription and postscript) is dated 23 April 1959, the second letter (of 1 page 4to) 1978.
£500 / $755 / €595 [No: 22401]
MOUNTBATTEN, Lord Louis, 1st Earl (1900-1979). Admiral of the Fleet.
Autograph Letter (unsigned) on a postcard to Rear Admiral Maurice Fitzmaurice, Exton, 27 August 1921. Thanking him for congratulations (on his engagement to Edwina).
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23420]
MULGRAVE, Sir Henry Phipps, 1st Earl of (1755-1831).General & patron of art.
Autograph Letter Signed to Peter Warren, 3 pages 4to, Mulgrave Castle, 23 November 1806. Declining further legal consultation concerning the suit in Chancery between himself and Lord Mountmorris.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23545]
MUNRO, Sir Thomas, 1st Baronet (1761-1827). Major-general; governor of Madras.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Jane', 1 page 4to (traces of former mounting on the back), 15 September 1823. Wishing him (?her) a swift recovery and saying 'I hope you have got a good nurse for the Young Indians'.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23468]
MURRAY, Sir George (1772-1846). General & statesman.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo with red wax seal of the Ordnance Office (laid down on the remains of an album leaf), 16 March 1843. Acknowledging receipt of his correspondent's letter.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23482]
Document Signed, 1 page 8vo (oblong), 27 April 1813. Approving a 'House Bill' for the Britannia Lodge. A note at the foot from a grandson of Nagle identifies him.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23567]
NAPIER, Sir Charles (1786-1860). Admiral.Autograph Letter Signed to Peake, 1 page 8vo, no place, 15 February 1859. Expressing doubt as to whether or not he is to command the Baltic Fleet ('but if I do I hope you will get a shot').
£75 / $113 / €89 [No: 23575]
NAPIER, Sir Charles (1786-1860). Admiral.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo on black-edged paper, no place, 2 June 1860. Recommending the bearer of the letter ('tho' a stanger I hope you will forgive me and give him a helping hand').
£65 / $98 / €77 [No: 23574]
NAPIER, Edward (1808-1870). Lieutenant-general & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2½ pages 8vo, Newport, Isle of Wight, 21 May 1852. Discussing portraits of his illustrous forbear, Sir Charles Napier.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23577]
NAPIER OF MAGDALA, Robert Cornelis (1810-1890). Field Marshal; first Baron.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Gye, 2 pages 8vo, no place, 23 January ['1880' in pencil in another hand]. Crying off their engagement for the evening on the grounds of the need to write letters for the Indian mail as a consequence of 'our business this afternoon'.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23579]
NAPOLEON I (1769-1821). Emperor of the French.Autograph Endorsement Signed ('Accorde N') on a letter addressed to him by his cabinet secretary, 1 page folio with integral blank leaf, 10 April 1809. The secretary, Edouard Mouniest, asks Napoleon to endorse the payment of 3000 francs to each of the three official translators and of 6000 francs to the English translator. Napoleon's endorsement signifies his agreement.
£1250 / $1887 / €1487 [No: 23660]
[NAPOLEON I] (1769-1821). Emperor of the French.Autograph Letter Signed to Napoleon from his stepson 'Votre Respectueux et tendre fils et fidel sujet / Eugene Napoléon', 1 page folio, Monza, 18 July 1807. Forwarding a group of recently captured enciphered dispatches (no longer included), noting that 'le Style des lettres de Vienne et Rome a tout-à-fair changé'.
£750 / $1132 / €892 [No: 21200]
NELSON, The Rev Edmund (1722-1802). Rector of Burnham. Father of Horatio Nelson.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent 2 pages 4to (note of indentification in ink at the head), Bath, 25 April 1779. Announcing the death of his son, Suckling Nelson, and arranging for his own re-instatement to his son's preferments.
£750 / $1132 / €892 [No: 23740]
NELSON, Horatio, Viscount (1758-1805). Vice-admiral.Autograph Letter Signed (with the left hand, 'Nelson & Bronte') to Colonel Lean, 2 pages 4to with integral second leaf bearing a contemporary docket, Victory, 16 January 1805. Thanking Lean for the hospitable reception given to Captain Keats by Lean's secretary Mr Montford, whilst Keats was on a mission in Algiers.
£8500 / $12835 / €10115 [No: 22445]
NELSON, Horatio, Viscount (1758-1805). Vice-admiral.Document Signed, 1 page folio (written on the right hand side of the page), on board HMS Victory, ?Mezzoschisto [? Sardinia], 15 January 1804. Certifying that the state of health of HMS Superb is good for it to receive Pratique [i.e. is free of contagious disease and may enter port].
£3850 / $5813 / €4581 [No: 23642]
NORMAN, Sir Henry Wylie (1826-1904). Army officer & colonial governor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Turnbull, 3 pages 8vo, 27 Lexham Gardens, Cromwell Road, 2 March 1883. Asking Turnbull to corroborate his memory that General Wilson never planned to withdraw from Delhi.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23718]
NORSTAD, Lauris (1907-1988). American general; Supreme Allied Commander Europe.Typewritten Letter Signed ('Lauris') to Field Marshal Sir John Harding, 1 page 4to, on writing paper of the Allied Powers Europe (filing holes in margin), 27 July 1956. Thanking Harding for congratulations on his succession [as Supreme Allied Commander Europe], and offering hope that Harding will be 'successful in finding a workable solution to the serious problem with which you are dealing'.
£55 / $83 / €65 [No: 23727]
NORSTAD, Lauris (1907-1988). American general; Supreme Allied Commander Europe.Typewritten Letter Signed ('Lauris') to Field Marshal the Lord Harding, 1 page 4to, on writing paper of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Paris, 21 March 1961. Congratulating Harding on his recent speech in the House of Lords, with an autograph note from Harding, signed 'H', indicated his acknowledgement.
£50 / $75 / €59 [No: 23728]
NORTH, Sir Dudley Burton Napier (1881-1961). Admiral.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady De Gex, on two sides of an embossed correspondence card from H.M. Yacht Victoria & Albert, 23 May 1937. Thanking her for congratulations (on his KCVO) and promising to come to see her and to tell her all about it.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23742]
NORTHUMBERLAND, Sir Hugh Percy, Duke of (1742-1817). Served in America.
Autograph Letter Signed to Weatherby, ½-page 4to, Alnwick Castle, 11 October 1802. Acknowledging receipt of a draft for £81.10 'being the money for anchorage & groundage at Shields for 9 years'.
£38 / $57 / €45 [No: 23759]
PELLEW, Sir Edward, Viscount Exmouth (1757-1833). Admiral.Letter Signed ('Exmouth'), to Commissioner Shields at Plymouth Dockyard, 2 pages 4to (attached by remains of address-leaf to a mount), Teignmouth, 13 September 1817. Asking for the Commander-in-Chief's house at Plymouth to be prepared for his reception.
£185 / $279 / €220 [No: 22052]
[PEPYS, Samuel (1633-1703). Diarist.]Letter Signed from George Monck ['Your very assured freind & Servt. Albemarle') to Samuel Pepys , 1 page folio with address-leaf, Cockpitt [Whitehall], 8 June 1664. Addressed 'For the honoured / S Pepys Esqr. these / att the Navy Office . in Seething Lane.'
£2500 / $3775 / €2975 [No: 23176]
RAWLINSON, Sir Henry, 1st Baronet (1810-1895). Assyriologist and diplomatist.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Bischoffsheim, 1 page 8vo with integral blank, 21 Charles Street, Berekeley Square, 8 February 1874. Sending, at her mother's request, a card of admission for a meeting of the Royal Geographical Society the following day.
£125 / $188 / €148 [No: 23519]
ST VINCENT, John Jervis, Earl (1735-1823). Admiral of the fleet.Autograph Letter Signed ('St Vincent') to George Rogers, 1 page 4to with autograph address-leaf signed, Torr Abbey, 14 December 1800. A letter of introduction and plea for a place at Greenwich School for the 'Boy Armstrong', whose sailor father had died of yellow fever.
£250 / $377 / €297 [No: 22649]
Autograph Letter Signed to Colonel Wood, thanking him for an oppotunity to view a document, 1 page 8vo (trimmed, laid down), 15 August 1814.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 3074]
WELLINGTON, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of (1769-1852).Autograph Letter Signed ('Wellington') to General Sir James Willoughby Gordon (1772-1851), 1 page 8vo with integral endorsed leaf, London, 13 April 1828. A letter written during the period (8 January 1828 to 22 November 1830) that Wellington served as prime minister, relating to his chief domestic concern of the moment, Lord Liverpool's Corn Bill.
£685 / $1034 / €815 [No: 23149]
WELLINGTON, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of (1769-1852).Autograph Letter Signed ('Wellington') to General [Sir James Willoughby Gordon (1772-1851)], 1 page 8vo with integral endorsed leaf, London, 10 February 1839.
£550 / $830 / €654 [No: 23150]
WHEELER, Sir (Robert Eric) Mortimer (1890-1976). Archaeologist, author and broadcaster.
Typewritten Letter Signed, 1 page 4to, 6 March 1967.
£32 / $48 / €38 [No: 0881]
WOLSELEY, Garnet Joseph, Viscount (1833-1913). Field Marshal.Autograph Letter Signed to (illegible), 1 page 8vo on black-edged paper, Dublin, 4 October 1900. Expressing regret that he was unable to pay a visit when at Lichfield, and sending family news.
£75 / $113 / €89 [No: 21197]
WOOD, Sir (Henry) Evelyn VC. (1838-1919). Army officer.Signature of approval on a letter to him from a fellow-officer, 1 page 8vo, on paper of the War Office, Cairo, dated in pencil 'Wadi Halfa November 1884'. The date and place are in another hand, but there is no reason to doubt them.
£150 / $226 / €178 [No: 21931]
WORKMAN, William Hunter (1847-1937). Traveller.Autograph Letter Signed to [H.W.] Simpson, 1 page 8vo, 29 June 1910. Together with an Autograph Letter Signed and a postcard from F[anny] Bullock Simpson. Thanking him for a book containing an article. Fanny Workman's letters are about photographic negatives and slides.
£55 / $83 / €65 [No: 4491]