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SAYCE, Archibald Henry (1845-1933). Assyriologist & linguist. Group of 7 Autograph Letters Signed to various correspondents, 21 pages 8vo, 1876-1896. Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Plummer, 31 May 1876.Possibly Alfred Plummer, Church of England clergyman and biblical scholar (1841-1926).Asking if he is interested in a position for clerical duty in Biarritz over the summer to replace a colleague, Clarke. 'It is a nice place, with a splendid modern library (especially theological) & overlooking the sea, as I know by experience. .' £85.00 | Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Poole, 5 October 1884.Either Stanley Edward Lane-Poole, numismatist and Egyptologist (1854-1931) or his uncle (Reginald) Stuart Poole, numismatist and Egyptologist (1832-1895) who both worked as keepers and cataloguers at the British Museum. Informing him that there is no likelihood of a Research Fellowship for an Egyptologist at The Queen's College and expressing concern that a colleague's health would withstand the bad climate of Sân (possibly Tanis, an archaeological site in Egypt). 'I am afraid that what Petrie hardens upon would kill him' . Wishing to discuss the future work of the fund, after a visit from Petrie [Sir (William Matthew) Flinders Petrie, another Egyptologist], he believes that Sân 'will produce little more than Greek & Roman remains.' | £100 | Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Taylor, 23 May 1888.Referring to a proof or essay: 'There is not much to correct!' and expressing regret that he had missed meeting her at dinner earlier in the week. | £75 | Autograph Letter Signed to Mr White, 6 June 1892.Thanking him for his Lectures and strongly defending his views as an archaeologist. | ' I am very willing to acknowledge that the "higher criticism" has thrown light upon many points previously obscure or misunderstood, but the arrogant dogmatism of its advocates repels me & their conclusions seem to me in very many instances contradicted by the archaeological evidence. . I am writing a book on the subject for the Signed PhotographC.K. in wh. I endeavour to make as impartially as possible how far modern oriental research bears out the conclusions & dogmas of the "higher" critics. .' Sayce's subsequent publication in 1894, The 'Higher Criticism' and the Verdict of the Monuments (1894) contested current theories concerning the authorship of the Pentateuch, citing the evidence of archaeological remains. £125 | Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Bishop, 3 October 1895. Inviting him to join him on his Nile-boat if their travel plans coincide after learning from Bishop's son of his intention to go up the Nile. | 'I intend to stay at Cairo on board my dahabiyeh until Christmas, & I fancy it will not be till after that that you will arrive there. But you ought not to leave the country without trying what sailing up the river before a north wind is like. .' £95 | Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Brodrick, 29 July 1896.Returning proofs to her (no longer enclosed) with comments and points to check. | 'I am sorry now that the vocabulary was not entirely re-written: tho' positive errors are corrected, & the pronunciation indicated in it for all practical purposes, it is still full of inconsistencies. .' £85 | Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs McClure, 2 October 1895.Informing her he has no marked copy of Babylonia, commenting that her "son & heir" has grown, and asking her to tell the "Committee" that he does not know the meaning of the word Philistines. £75
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