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ADOLPHUS FREDERICK‚ Duke of Cambridge. 11030
Circular Printed Letter‚ signed ‘Adolphus Frederick’ by the Duke of Cambridge‚ as Chairman of the Committee of the Association of the Manufacturing and Labouring Poor‚ to the Chief Magistrate of Buckden‚ forwarding an Address‚ with the integral address leaf signed by Francis Freeling. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ folds. City of London Tavern‚ 5 August 1816. Adolphus Frederick‚ Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850)‚ tenth child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. In 1816 the Duke of Cambridge‚ on behalf of King William IV‚ was appointed to the viceroyalty of Hanover‚ which at the treaty of Vienna (1814) had been elevated from an electorate to a kingdom. His discreet administration helped to preserve the Hanoverian crown for his family. On the death of King William IV‚ the throne of Hanover passed to the Duke of Cumberland. Sir Francis Freeling (1764-1836)‚ postal administrator and book collector‚ Secretary of the Post Office from 1798. Freeling's administration saw many reforms‚ including the growth of local penny posts‚ the reorganization of London's service‚ a move from road to rail for transporting the mail‚ and the transition from sail to steam in the Irish packet service.
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Circular Printed Letter‚ signed ‘Adolphus Frederick’ by the Duke of Cambridge‚ as Chairman of the Committee of the Association of the Manufacturing and Labouring Poor‚ to the Chief Magistrate of Buckden‚ forwarding an Address‚ with the integral address leaf signed by Francis Freeling. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ folds. City of London Tavern‚ 5 August 1816. Adolphus Frederick‚ Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850)‚ tenth child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. In 1816 the Duke of Cambridge‚ on behalf of King William IV‚ was appointed to the viceroyalty of Hanover‚ which at the treaty of Vienna (1814) had been elevated from an electorate to a kingdom. His discreet administration helped to preserve the Hanoverian crown for his family. On the death of King William IV‚ the throne of Hanover passed to the Duke of Cumberland. Sir Francis Freeling (1764-1836)‚ postal administrator and book collector‚ Secretary of the Post Office from 1798. Freeling's administration saw many reforms‚ including the growth of local penny posts‚ the reorganization of London's service‚ a move from road to rail for transporting the mail‚ and the transition from sail to steam in the Irish packet service. Price : £120.00
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ANNE‚ Queen. 11167
Warrant Signed ‘Anne R’ at head‚ addressed to Robert Earl of Oxford‚ Our high Treasurer‚ ordering the payment of £1000 to Matthew Decker “to reimburse him so much which he hath Supplyed to Our Trusty and Welbeloved Thomas Harley Esq at Rotterdam by Letters for Credit pursuant to Our Directions and for Our Special Service”. Countersigned ‘Oxford’. 14 x 9 inches‚ folds‚ in good clean condition‚ Treasury stamps‚ a few minor marginal tears only. Given at Our Court at Windsor Castle‚ 5 August 1712. Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714). Sir Matthew Decker (1680-1749)‚ merchant‚ wrote two important tracts‚ Serious Considerations (1743) and An Essay on the Causes of the Decline in Foreigh Trade (1744). He was a strong supporter of the doctrine of free trade‚ and as such was an important forerunner of Adam Smith. Robert Harley‚ 1st Earl of Oxford (1661-1724)‚ statesman.
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Warrant Signed ‘Anne R’ at head‚ addressed to Robert Earl of Oxford‚ Our high Treasurer‚ ordering the payment of £1000 to Matthew Decker “to reimburse him so much which he hath Supplyed to Our Trusty and Welbeloved Thomas Harley Esq at Rotterdam by Letters for Credit pursuant to Our Directions and for Our Special Service”. Countersigned ‘Oxford’. 14 x 9 inches‚ folds‚ in good clean condition‚ Treasury stamps‚ a few minor marginal tears only. Given at Our Court at Windsor Castle‚ 5 August 1712. Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714). Sir Matthew Decker (1680-1749)‚ merchant‚ wrote two important tracts‚ Serious Considerations (1743) and An Essay on the Causes of the Decline in Foreigh Trade (1744). He was a strong supporter of the doctrine of free trade‚ and as such was an important forerunner of Adam Smith. Robert Harley‚ 1st Earl of Oxford (1661-1724)‚ statesman. Price : £1,750.00
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AUGUSTA‚ Princess. 11490
Presentation signature ‘Augusta’ (then aged 19)‚ dated. With a separate engraved portrait (13 x 10 inches) of Princess Augusta Caroline. Signature piece 4 x 7 inches‚ tipped on to part album page. Cambridge Cottage‚ 20 November 1841. Princess Augusta of Cambridge‚ later the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1822-1916). Her father was Prince Adolphus‚ the seventh son of King George III.
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Presentation signature ‘Augusta’ (then aged 19)‚ dated. With a separate engraved portrait (13 x 10 inches) of Princess Augusta Caroline. Signature piece 4 x 7 inches‚ tipped on to part album page. Cambridge Cottage‚ 20 November 1841. Princess Augusta of Cambridge‚ later the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1822-1916). Her father was Prince Adolphus‚ the seventh son of King George III. Price : £65.00
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CAROLINE‚ Queen. 10186
Document Signed ‘CP’ as Princess of Wales‚ renouncing in favour of her brother William Duke of Brunswick her share “of Her Royal Highness the late Duchess of Brunswicks Marriage Portion”. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ mourning border‚ intgral blank leaf. ‘Black Heath’ in Caroline’s hand‚ and Montague House‚ 28 March 1813 Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821)‚ Queen of George IV. The Duchess of Brunswick‚ who was living in England‚ died on 23 March 1813. “This is to signify that I Caroline Princess of Wales do hereby formally renounce in favor of my Brother His Serene Highness William Duke of Brunswick all and whatever Right or Claim I may have to such Share of a certain Sum of Forty Thousand Pounds constituting a Part of Her Royal Highness the late Duchess of Brunswicks Marriage Portion‚ or of any Other Monies whatsoever vested in Foreign Funds or Elsewhere appertaining to Her said Royal Highness. To the which as One of the Younger Children of Her late Royal Highness I may be entitled‚ Now or Hereafter. CP”
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Document Signed ‘CP’ as Princess of Wales‚ renouncing in favour of her brother William Duke of Brunswick her share “of Her Royal Highness the late Duchess of Brunswicks Marriage Portion”. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ mourning border‚ intgral blank leaf. ‘Black Heath’ in Caroline’s hand‚ and Montague House‚ 28 March 1813 Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821)‚ Queen of George IV. The Duchess of Brunswick‚ who was living in England‚ died on 23 March 1813. “This is to signify that I Caroline Princess of Wales do hereby formally renounce in favor of my Brother His Serene Highness William Duke of Brunswick all and whatever Right or Claim I may have to such Share of a certain Sum of Forty Thousand Pounds constituting a Part of Her Royal Highness the late Duchess of Brunswicks Marriage Portion‚ or of any Other Monies whatsoever vested in Foreign Funds or Elsewhere appertaining to Her said Royal Highness. To the which as One of the Younger Children of Her late Royal Highness I may be entitled‚ Now or Hereafter. CP” Price : £350.00
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CHARLES II. 11172
Original Warrant‚ signed ‘Charles R’ at head‚ “To Our Majors‚ Sheriffes‚ Justices of Peace‚ Constables...” etc.‚ ordering them “To Imprest two Carriages with horses‚ for the Carrying of Armes‚ Ammunition &c for six Companies of Our right trusty and welbeloved John Lord Belassyse’s Regiment of Foote on the way from the present Quarters ...at Yarmouth ...to Our Townes of Gravesend and Dartford...”‚ giving details of the rate of pay for each Waggon. Countersigned by the Earl of Arlington. 1 page 13 x 9 inches‚ folded‚ occasional wear at folds (having been used to procure carriages on the route of march)‚ impressed Royal Seal (worm holes)‚ integral leaf docketed ‘for my own and Captain Boynton’s Companies’‚ in clean condition. Given at Our Court at Whitehall‚ 22 April 1673. Charles II (reigned 1660-1685). Henry Bennet‚ 1st Earl of Arlington (1618-1685)‚ Secretary of State under King Charles II‚ and a member of the ‘Cabal’.
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Original Warrant‚ signed ‘Charles R’ at head‚ “To Our Majors‚ Sheriffes‚ Justices of Peace‚ Constables...” etc.‚ ordering them “To Imprest two Carriages with horses‚ for the Carrying of Armes‚ Ammunition &c for six Companies of Our right trusty and welbeloved John Lord Belassyse’s Regiment of Foote on the way from the present Quarters ...at Yarmouth ...to Our Townes of Gravesend and Dartford...”‚ giving details of the rate of pay for each Waggon. Countersigned by the Earl of Arlington. 1 page 13 x 9 inches‚ folded‚ occasional wear at folds (having been used to procure carriages on the route of march)‚ impressed Royal Seal (worm holes)‚ integral leaf docketed ‘for my own and Captain Boynton’s Companies’‚ in clean condition. Given at Our Court at Whitehall‚ 22 April 1673. Charles II (reigned 1660-1685). Henry Bennet‚ 1st Earl of Arlington (1618-1685)‚ Secretary of State under King Charles II‚ and a member of the ‘Cabal’. Price : £1,250.00
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CHRISTIAN of Schleswig-Holstein‚ Prince. 6648
Letter Signed‚ possibly autograph throughout‚ to Lord Barrington‚ regretting having to leave the dinner so soon‚ and thanking him for some information about House of Commons procedure. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf laid down on part of an old album page. Frogmore House‚ 11 May 1868. Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (1831-1917) married Pincess Helena (1846-1923)‚ third daughter of Queen Victoria.
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Letter Signed‚ possibly autograph throughout‚ to Lord Barrington‚ regretting having to leave the dinner so soon‚ and thanking him for some information about House of Commons procedure. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf laid down on part of an old album page. Frogmore House‚ 11 May 1868. Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (1831-1917) married Pincess Helena (1846-1923)‚ third daughter of Queen Victoria. Price : £65.00
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CHRISTOPHER of Greece‚ Prince. 11589
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Christopher Prince of Greece’‚ to Miss Barrett‚ returning proofs‚ asking for copies‚ adding “My wife’s portraits are quite lovely & we were both delighted with them.” 2 pp. 7 x 5 inches‚ pinhole mark. Paris‚ 6 January 1930. Prince Christopher of Greece and Denmark (1888-1940). He was born at Pavlovsk‚ Imperial Russia; his parents were George I of Greece and Olga‚ Queen of Greece.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Christopher Prince of Greece’‚ to Miss Barrett‚ returning proofs‚ asking for copies‚ adding “My wife’s portraits are quite lovely & we were both delighted with them.” 2 pp. 7 x 5 inches‚ pinhole mark. Paris‚ 6 January 1930. Prince Christopher of Greece and Denmark (1888-1940). He was born at Pavlovsk‚ Imperial Russia; his parents were George I of Greece and Olga‚ Queen of Greece. Price : £30.00
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EDWARD VIII and GEORGE VI. 11501
Autograph Letter (in the hand of the young Prince Edward)‚ signed by both ‘Edward & Albert’ (aged 7½ and 6 years respectively)‚ to Mrs. Colman in Leeds‚ thanking her for the Christmas presents. In pencil. 8 x 8 inches‚ folded‚ in good clean condition. With the original envelope‚ addressed in an adult hand‚ postmarked Sandringham. York Cottage‚ Sandringham‚ 27 December [1901]. Edward VIII (1894-1972) reigned 1936. George VI (1895-1952) reigned from 1936. “Dear Mrs. Colman‚ We thank you very much for the books. Mary thanks you for the doll. We wish you a Happy New Year. From Edward & Albert.”
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Autograph Letter (in the hand of the young Prince Edward)‚ signed by both ‘Edward & Albert’ (aged 7½ and 6 years respectively)‚ to Mrs. Colman in Leeds‚ thanking her for the Christmas presents. In pencil. 8 x 8 inches‚ folded‚ in good clean condition. With the original envelope‚ addressed in an adult hand‚ postmarked Sandringham. York Cottage‚ Sandringham‚ 27 December [1901]. Edward VIII (1894-1972) reigned 1936. George VI (1895-1952) reigned from 1936. “Dear Mrs. Colman‚ We thank you very much for the books. Mary thanks you for the doll. We wish you a Happy New Year. From Edward & Albert.” Price : £850.00
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ERNEST AUGUSTUS‚ Duke of Cumberland‚ King of Hanover. 5482
Autograph Note Signed ‘Ernest’ [to Richard Twining]‚ regretting “that it is out of my power dining this day at the Catch Club”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ slight marginal creasing‚ otherwise good. 7 January 1832. H.R.H. Prince Ernest Augustus‚ Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851)‚ fifth son of King George III and Queen Charlotte.
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Autograph Note Signed ‘Ernest’ [to Richard Twining]‚ regretting “that it is out of my power dining this day at the Catch Club”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ slight marginal creasing‚ otherwise good. 7 January 1832. H.R.H. Prince Ernest Augustus‚ Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851)‚ fifth son of King George III and Queen Charlotte. Price : £75.00
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FITZERNEST‚ George. 11488
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Captain Sherwill‚ agreeing to meet tomorrow‚ probably for exercise. 2 pp. 8 x 6 inches‚ black borders‚ integral address‚ fine impression of a black wax seal. Kew‚ Thursday night. Uncommon. George FitzErnest‚ natural son of Ernest‚ Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover. “I feel extremely sleepy‚ otherwise I would call upon you. Tomorrow I shall attempt to break my neck &c &c. I trust you find yourself better this day. If possible I will see you tomorrow. I find myself unwell‚ but continue to live by strong exercise. Adieu.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Captain Sherwill‚ agreeing to meet tomorrow‚ probably for exercise. 2 pp. 8 x 6 inches‚ black borders‚ integral address‚ fine impression of a black wax seal. Kew‚ Thursday night. Uncommon. George FitzErnest‚ natural son of Ernest‚ Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover. “I feel extremely sleepy‚ otherwise I would call upon you. Tomorrow I shall attempt to break my neck &c &c. I trust you find yourself better this day. If possible I will see you tomorrow. I find myself unwell‚ but continue to live by strong exercise. Adieu.” Price : £100.00
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FREDERICK AUGUSTUS‚ Duke of York and Albany. 11485
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Frederick’‚ “glad to hear that every precaution has been taken for the protection of the House and Grounds at Oatlands during the evening Sale”‚ providing information about the key “to the Table in my Bed Room at Oatlands”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ with four lines and signature overleaf‚ integral blank leaf. Brighton‚ 13 August 1822. Frederick‚ Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827)‚ second son of King George III‚ commander in chief of the Army‚ and the subject of the rhyme ‘The Grand Old Duke of York’. In 1790 the Duke of York purchased Oatlands House‚ built in the grounds of Henry VIII's 1537 Oatlands Palace.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Frederick’‚ “glad to hear that every precaution has been taken for the protection of the House and Grounds at Oatlands during the evening Sale”‚ providing information about the key “to the Table in my Bed Room at Oatlands”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ with four lines and signature overleaf‚ integral blank leaf. Brighton‚ 13 August 1822. Frederick‚ Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827)‚ second son of King George III‚ commander in chief of the Army‚ and the subject of the rhyme ‘The Grand Old Duke of York’. In 1790 the Duke of York purchased Oatlands House‚ built in the grounds of Henry VIII's 1537 Oatlands Palace. Price : £100.00
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FREDERICK AUGUSTUS‚ Duke of York and Albany. 11487
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Frederick‚ Commander in Chief’‚ to The Most Noble Major Genl The Marquess of Huntly‚ informing him of his promotion to the command of the 42nd or Royal Highland Regiment of Infantry 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition. Horse Guards‚ 6 January 1806. Frederick‚ Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827)‚ second son of King George III‚ commander in chief of the Army‚ and the subject of the rhyme ‘The Grand Old Duke of York’.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Frederick‚ Commander in Chief’‚ to The Most Noble Major Genl The Marquess of Huntly‚ informing him of his promotion to the command of the 42nd or Royal Highland Regiment of Infantry 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition. Horse Guards‚ 6 January 1806. Frederick‚ Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827)‚ second son of King George III‚ commander in chief of the Army‚ and the subject of the rhyme ‘The Grand Old Duke of York’. Price : £100.00
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GEORGE II. 11278
Royal Warrant‚ signed ‘George R’ at head by the King‚ addressed to Henry Pelham‚ Paymaster‚ instructing payments to be made to Lieutenant John Wharton “of Our Regiment of Foot Commanded by Our Trusty and Welbeloved Major General Henry Grove” following the exchange of his commission “with the Half Pay of Lieutenant George Brereton‚ a Reduced Officer of Lord Cadogan’s Regiment of Foot”. Countersigned by William Strickland. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ a few blemishes along edges where formerly mounted‚ discreet old repairs along one fold‚ fold marks‚ generally in clean condition. Our Court at St. James’s‚ 27 April 1733. George II (reigned 1727-1760).
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Royal Warrant‚ signed ‘George R’ at head by the King‚ addressed to Henry Pelham‚ Paymaster‚ instructing payments to be made to Lieutenant John Wharton “of Our Regiment of Foot Commanded by Our Trusty and Welbeloved Major General Henry Grove” following the exchange of his commission “with the Half Pay of Lieutenant George Brereton‚ a Reduced Officer of Lord Cadogan’s Regiment of Foot”. Countersigned by William Strickland. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ a few blemishes along edges where formerly mounted‚ discreet old repairs along one fold‚ fold marks‚ generally in clean condition. Our Court at St. James’s‚ 27 April 1733. George II (reigned 1727-1760). Price : £350.00
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GEORGE II. 9696
Military Commission‚ signed ‘George R’ by the King at the foot of the document‚ appointing Georg Albrecht Boden to be Captain Lieutenant in the Guards. Countersigned by the Hanoverian minister Gerlach von Munchausen In German. With wafer seal affixed. 1 page 12½ x 8½ inches‚ horizontal folds‚ with the integral blank leaf‚ in good condition. Our Palace at Kensington‚ 27 April 1756. George II (reigned 1727-1760). Gerlach Adolph Freiherr von Munchausen (1688-1770)‚ minister to George II.
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Military Commission‚ signed ‘George R’ by the King at the foot of the document‚ appointing Georg Albrecht Boden to be Captain Lieutenant in the Guards. Countersigned by the Hanoverian minister Gerlach von Munchausen In German. With wafer seal affixed. 1 page 12½ x 8½ inches‚ horizontal folds‚ with the integral blank leaf‚ in good condition. Our Palace at Kensington‚ 27 April 1756. George II (reigned 1727-1760). Gerlach Adolph Freiherr von Munchausen (1688-1770)‚ minister to George II. Price : £550.00
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GEORGE III & Spencer Perceval‚ 1807. 9572
Warrant Signed at head by King George III‚ addressed to the Paymaster General‚ approving the appointment of James Nicholas Duntze as Deputy Paymast General in Sicily with the Pay of Sixty Shillings by the day. Countersigned by Spencer Perceval‚ Scott Titchfield and William Eliot. 14½ x 9½ inches‚ minor tears at folds‚ small piece torn from lower right corner‚ generally in good condition. Given at Our Court at Saint James’s‚ 4 August 1807. Bearing the royal signature and the uncommon signature of Spencer Perceval (1762-1812) who became Prime Minister in early October 1809; he was assassinated in the lobby of the House of Commons in 1812. Perceval had a career as a lawyer and by 1802 had reached the rank of attorney-general. In 1807 he was chancellor of the exchequer in the Portland administration.
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Warrant Signed at head by King George III‚ addressed to the Paymaster General‚ approving the appointment of James Nicholas Duntze as Deputy Paymast General in Sicily with the Pay of Sixty Shillings by the day. Countersigned by Spencer Perceval‚ Scott Titchfield and William Eliot. 14½ x 9½ inches‚ minor tears at folds‚ small piece torn from lower right corner‚ generally in good condition. Given at Our Court at Saint James’s‚ 4 August 1807. Bearing the royal signature and the uncommon signature of Spencer Perceval (1762-1812) who became Prime Minister in early October 1809; he was assassinated in the lobby of the House of Commons in 1812. Perceval had a career as a lawyer and by 1802 had reached the rank of attorney-general. In 1807 he was chancellor of the exchequer in the Portland administration. Price : £550.00
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GEORGE III. 11301
Original Wrapper‚ addressed by King George III “To The Lord Eldon‚ Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain”‚ signed by him lower left with initials GR. 6 x 6½ inches‚ creases‚ one old repair‚ early annotation by a collector‚ majority of the royal seal in red wax present. Undated. King George III (reigned 1760-1820). John Scott‚ 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838)‚ barrister and politician. He served as Lord Chancellor between 1801 and 1806 and again between 1807 and 1827.
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Original Wrapper‚ addressed by King George III “To The Lord Eldon‚ Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain”‚ signed by him lower left with initials GR. 6 x 6½ inches‚ creases‚ one old repair‚ early annotation by a collector‚ majority of the royal seal in red wax present. Undated. King George III (reigned 1760-1820). John Scott‚ 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838)‚ barrister and politician. He served as Lord Chancellor between 1801 and 1806 and again between 1807 and 1827. Price : £450.00
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GEORGE IV as Prince Regent. 10048
Warrant Signed ‘George PR’ at head‚ as Prince Regent‚ to the Paymaster General‚ for the payment of an additional Ten Shillings a day to Richard Alexander Tucker “your Deputy in Nova Scotia”. Countersigned by three Treasury Commissioners: Berkeley Paget‚ Snowden Barne and William Brodrick. Manuscript 14½ x 9½ inches‚ some clean tears along folds (neatly repaired on verso)‚ integral blank leaf‚ docketed. Treasury 5 Pounds stamp impressed. Given at Our Court at Carlton House‚ 11 March 1811. George Prince Regent [later King George IV (reigned 1820-1830)]. He signed as Prince Regent during the periods of illness suffered by his father‚ King George III (reigned 1760-1820). See the Dictionary of Canadian Biography for Richard Alexander Tucker (1784-1868)‚ lawyer and judge. From October 1838 until the creation of the united province in February 1841 Tucker was provincial secretary of Upper Canada.
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Warrant Signed ‘George PR’ at head‚ as Prince Regent‚ to the Paymaster General‚ for the payment of an additional Ten Shillings a day to Richard Alexander Tucker “your Deputy in Nova Scotia”. Countersigned by three Treasury Commissioners: Berkeley Paget‚ Snowden Barne and William Brodrick. Manuscript 14½ x 9½ inches‚ some clean tears along folds (neatly repaired on verso)‚ integral blank leaf‚ docketed. Treasury 5 Pounds stamp impressed. Given at Our Court at Carlton House‚ 11 March 1811. George Prince Regent [later King George IV (reigned 1820-1830)]. He signed as Prince Regent during the periods of illness suffered by his father‚ King George III (reigned 1760-1820). See the Dictionary of Canadian Biography for Richard Alexander Tucker (1784-1868)‚ lawyer and judge. From October 1838 until the creation of the united province in February 1841 Tucker was provincial secretary of Upper Canada. Price : £350.00
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GEORGE IV as Prince Regent. 11165
Warrant‚ signed ‘George PR’ at head‚ ordering a Free Pardon to John France and John Door‚ “Persons under Sentence of Transportation on board the Captivity Hulk at Portsmouth‚ they having been Convicted of Felony...”‚ countersigned by Lord Sidmouth. Addressed to “John Henry Capper Esq overseer of the Convicts on Board the Hulks at Portsmouth & all others whom it may concern”. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ Royal wafer seal affixed‚ small hole and light waterstain upper right‚ otherwise in good condition‚ integral blank leaf. Our Court at Carlton House‚ 12 June 1815. An uncommon Transportation Pardon‚ signed by George Prince Regent [later King George IV (reigned 1820-1830)]. He signed as Prince Regent during the periods of illness suffered by his father‚ King George III (reigned 1760-1820).
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Warrant‚ signed ‘George PR’ at head‚ ordering a Free Pardon to John France and John Door‚ “Persons under Sentence of Transportation on board the Captivity Hulk at Portsmouth‚ they having been Convicted of Felony...”‚ countersigned by Lord Sidmouth. Addressed to “John Henry Capper Esq overseer of the Convicts on Board the Hulks at Portsmouth & all others whom it may concern”. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ Royal wafer seal affixed‚ small hole and light waterstain upper right‚ otherwise in good condition‚ integral blank leaf. Our Court at Carlton House‚ 12 June 1815. An uncommon Transportation Pardon‚ signed by George Prince Regent [later King George IV (reigned 1820-1830)]. He signed as Prince Regent during the periods of illness suffered by his father‚ King George III (reigned 1760-1820). Price : £475.00
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MARIE‚ Princess of Greece. 11586
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Marie‚ Princess of Greece’‚ to Miss Barrett‚ about her forthcoming charitable ‘Fiesta’ (”there will be no bazaar ...”) 2 pp. 7 x 6 inches‚ folded‚ in good condition‚ embossed monogram. Villa Attica‚ undated. Marie‚ Princess of Greece and Denmark (1876-1940)‚ was the fifth child and second daughter of George I of Greece and Olga Konstantinovna of Russia.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Marie‚ Princess of Greece’‚ to Miss Barrett‚ about her forthcoming charitable ‘Fiesta’ (”there will be no bazaar ...”) 2 pp. 7 x 6 inches‚ folded‚ in good condition‚ embossed monogram. Villa Attica‚ undated. Marie‚ Princess of Greece and Denmark (1876-1940)‚ was the fifth child and second daughter of George I of Greece and Olga Konstantinovna of Russia. Price : £65.00
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MARIE‚ Princess of Greece. 11587
Autograph Correspondence Card‚ signed ‘Marie’‚ to Miss Barrett‚ expressing delight at her delicious plum puddings‚ and sending‚ in a generous exchange‚ “a small brooch belonging to my Mother as a Xmas gift”. 2 sides‚ 4 x 6 inches‚ embossed monogram. Xmas Day‚ no year given. Marie‚ Princess of Greece and Denmark (1876-1940)‚ was the fifth child and second daughter of George I of Greece and Olga Konstantinovna of Russia.
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Autograph Correspondence Card‚ signed ‘Marie’‚ to Miss Barrett‚ expressing delight at her delicious plum puddings‚ and sending‚ in a generous exchange‚ “a small brooch belonging to my Mother as a Xmas gift”. 2 sides‚ 4 x 6 inches‚ embossed monogram. Xmas Day‚ no year given. Marie‚ Princess of Greece and Denmark (1876-1940)‚ was the fifth child and second daughter of George I of Greece and Olga Konstantinovna of Russia. Price : £35.00
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MARY‚ Princess‚ Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh. 10218
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Mary’‚ to ‘My dear Henry’‚ thanking him for “your pretty letter” and asking him to “kiss the Baby for me & remember me to Mama”. 3 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition. Gloucester House‚ 11 November‚ no year given. Princess Mary (1776-1857)‚ fourth daughter of King George III‚ married William Frederick‚ Duke of Gloucester (1776-1834). “When you come & see me in Town at Gloucester House I shall try and find by that time something else for you.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Mary’‚ to ‘My dear Henry’‚ thanking him for “your pretty letter” and asking him to “kiss the Baby for me & remember me to Mama”. 3 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition. Gloucester House‚ 11 November‚ no year given. Princess Mary (1776-1857)‚ fourth daughter of King George III‚ married William Frederick‚ Duke of Gloucester (1776-1834). “When you come & see me in Town at Gloucester House I shall try and find by that time something else for you.” Price : £35.00
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MARY‚ Princess‚ Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh. 2788
Autograph Note Signed ‘Mary’‚ to Miss Julie de Joyns‚ hoping that she will be able to visit‚ and offering to send her carriage. 1 page 7.5 x 4.5 inches‚ laid down on part album leaf‚ light soiling. Gloucester House‚ 18 May‚ no year given. Princess Mary (1776-1857)‚ fourth daughter of King George III‚ married William Frederick‚ Duke of Gloucester (1776-1834).
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Autograph Note Signed ‘Mary’‚ to Miss Julie de Joyns‚ hoping that she will be able to visit‚ and offering to send her carriage. 1 page 7.5 x 4.5 inches‚ laid down on part album leaf‚ light soiling. Gloucester House‚ 18 May‚ no year given. Princess Mary (1776-1857)‚ fourth daughter of King George III‚ married William Frederick‚ Duke of Gloucester (1776-1834). Price : £50.00
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MARY‚ Princess‚ Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh. 9801
Autoraph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Emily’‚ inviting her and Mary tonight‚ offering to send a carriage‚ and concluding‚ “All these changes I must explain when we meet otherwise you will think I am distracted.” 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. [dated in another hand 1851] Princess Mary (1776-1857)‚ fourth daughter of King George III‚ married William Frederick‚ Duke of Gloucester (1776-1834). The Mary mentioned in the letter has added a comment in pencil: “Written in 1851‚ when I went to drink tea with my dear old Godmother - & she gave me a beautiful gold Bracelet. I never saw her again.”
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Autoraph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Emily’‚ inviting her and Mary tonight‚ offering to send a carriage‚ and concluding‚ “All these changes I must explain when we meet otherwise you will think I am distracted.” 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. [dated in another hand 1851] Princess Mary (1776-1857)‚ fourth daughter of King George III‚ married William Frederick‚ Duke of Gloucester (1776-1834). The Mary mentioned in the letter has added a comment in pencil: “Written in 1851‚ when I went to drink tea with my dear old Godmother - & she gave me a beautiful gold Bracelet. I never saw her again.” Price : £65.00
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OLIVE‚ Princess of Cumberland. 11484
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Olive Princess of Cumberland’‚ to Mrs. Toms(?)‚ saying she has recovered from her illness and is now “likely to enforce some of my high claims”‚ and inviting her to an address in Covent Garden. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ minor tear at centre fold‚ otherwise good. Monday Night‚ 33 Tavistock Street‚ Covent Garden‚ watermarked 1832. A curiosity for any Royalty collection. This is written by Olivia Serres (1772-1834)‚ a notorious impostor‚ who claimed the title of Princess of Cumberland‚ insisting that she was the natural daughter of Henry Frederick‚ Duke of Cumberland‚ the King’s brother. Her persistence led to Sir Robert Peel‚ then Home Secretary‚ to declare in Parliament in 1823 that the claims of ‘Princess Olive’ were unfounded. The ‘princess’ continued to brood over her invented story so continuously that she probably ended by believing it herself. “I am at this place to be near my councillors. The Private Entrance is round the corner from the Street where if you enquire for the Princess of Cumberland you will be directed to me...”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Olive Princess of Cumberland’‚ to Mrs. Toms(?)‚ saying she has recovered from her illness and is now “likely to enforce some of my high claims”‚ and inviting her to an address in Covent Garden. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ minor tear at centre fold‚ otherwise good. Monday Night‚ 33 Tavistock Street‚ Covent Garden‚ watermarked 1832. A curiosity for any Royalty collection. This is written by Olivia Serres (1772-1834)‚ a notorious impostor‚ who claimed the title of Princess of Cumberland‚ insisting that she was the natural daughter of Henry Frederick‚ Duke of Cumberland‚ the King’s brother. Her persistence led to Sir Robert Peel‚ then Home Secretary‚ to declare in Parliament in 1823 that the claims of ‘Princess Olive’ were unfounded. The ‘princess’ continued to brood over her invented story so continuously that she probably ended by believing it herself. “I am at this place to be near my councillors. The Private Entrance is round the corner from the Street where if you enquire for the Princess of Cumberland you will be directed to me...” Price : £200.00
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TECK‚ Francis‚ Duke of. 11498
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Teck’‚ to Mrs. Richards (”Dear & Angelic Friend”)‚ expressing his gratitude for her kind present. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine‚ with the original envelope. White Lodge‚ Richmond Park‚ 6 May 1895. Francis‚ Duke of Teck (1837–1900)‚ husband of Mary Adelaide‚ and father of the future Queen Mary.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Teck’‚ to Mrs. Richards (”Dear & Angelic Friend”)‚ expressing his gratitude for her kind present. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine‚ with the original envelope. White Lodge‚ Richmond Park‚ 6 May 1895. Francis‚ Duke of Teck (1837–1900)‚ husband of Mary Adelaide‚ and father of the future Queen Mary. Price : £65.00
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TECK‚ Francis‚ Duke of. 6644
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Teck’‚ to Messrs.Cape‚ hoping to buy tobacco direct from them‚ because he has enquired “at severalof the West End Tobaccconists‚ without being able to get yr excellent mixture (as provided to the 2d Life Guards)”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ centre fold tear neatly repaired. White Lodge‚ Richmond Park‚ 16 January 1887. Francis‚ Duke of Teck (1837–1900)‚ husband of Mary Adelaide‚ and father of the future Queen Mary.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Teck’‚ to Messrs.Cape‚ hoping to buy tobacco direct from them‚ because he has enquired “at severalof the West End Tobaccconists‚ without being able to get yr excellent mixture (as provided to the 2d Life Guards)”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ centre fold tear neatly repaired. White Lodge‚ Richmond Park‚ 16 January 1887. Francis‚ Duke of Teck (1837–1900)‚ husband of Mary Adelaide‚ and father of the future Queen Mary. Price : £100.00
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TECK‚ Margaret‚ Duchess of. 11495
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Margaret of Teck’‚ to Mrs. Richards‚ Steephill Castle‚ Ventnor‚ responding to her sympathetic telegram about the Duchess’ son‚ referring to “an anxious time & being away in Germany made the journey trying”. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ original envelope. Henry III Tower‚ Windsor Castle‚ 14 May 1912. Margaret Evelyn Cambridge‚ Marchioness of Cambridge (1873-1929) was the sixth child and third daughter of the 1st Duke of Westminster and the wife of the 1st Marquess of Cambridge. She was known before her marriage as The Lady Margaret Grosvenor‚ and after it she was also known as Princess Adolphus of Teck and later The Duchess of Teck. Prince Adolphus of Teck was the eldest son of Prince Francis‚ Duke of Teck and Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge. He was also the younger brother of Mary of Teck‚ Duchess of York (later Queen Mary).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Margaret of Teck’‚ to Mrs. Richards‚ Steephill Castle‚ Ventnor‚ responding to her sympathetic telegram about the Duchess’ son‚ referring to “an anxious time & being away in Germany made the journey trying”. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ original envelope. Henry III Tower‚ Windsor Castle‚ 14 May 1912. Margaret Evelyn Cambridge‚ Marchioness of Cambridge (1873-1929) was the sixth child and third daughter of the 1st Duke of Westminster and the wife of the 1st Marquess of Cambridge. She was known before her marriage as The Lady Margaret Grosvenor‚ and after it she was also known as Princess Adolphus of Teck and later The Duchess of Teck. Prince Adolphus of Teck was the eldest son of Prince Francis‚ Duke of Teck and Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge. He was also the younger brother of Mary of Teck‚ Duchess of York (later Queen Mary). Price : £75.00
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TECK‚ Prince Alexander of. 11497
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Alexander George of Teck’‚ to Mrs. Richards‚ thanking her for the present and describing his holiday at Cannes. 3½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ folds‚ one small stain‚ otherwise very good. Villa Nevada‚ Cannes‚ 24 February 1904. Major-General Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge‚ 1st Earl of Athlone (born Prince Alexander of Teck; 1874-1957). Prince Alexander of Teck was the fourth child and third son of Prince Francis‚ Duke of Teck‚ and Princess Mary‚ Duchess of Teck. Although his mother was a granddaughter of King George III and cousin to Queen Victoria‚ Athlone‚ as the son of a prince of Teck‚ in Württemberg‚ was styled from birth as His Serene Highness and held the title Prince Alexander of Teck. He served as Governor-General of the Union of South Africa‚ the country's fourth‚ and as Governor General of Canada‚ the 16th since that country's confederation.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Alexander George of Teck’‚ to Mrs. Richards‚ thanking her for the present and describing his holiday at Cannes. 3½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ folds‚ one small stain‚ otherwise very good. Villa Nevada‚ Cannes‚ 24 February 1904. Major-General Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge‚ 1st Earl of Athlone (born Prince Alexander of Teck; 1874-1957). Prince Alexander of Teck was the fourth child and third son of Prince Francis‚ Duke of Teck‚ and Princess Mary‚ Duchess of Teck. Although his mother was a granddaughter of King George III and cousin to Queen Victoria‚ Athlone‚ as the son of a prince of Teck‚ in Württemberg‚ was styled from birth as His Serene Highness and held the title Prince Alexander of Teck. He served as Governor-General of the Union of South Africa‚ the country's fourth‚ and as Governor General of Canada‚ the 16th since that country's confederation. Price : £45.00
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VIOLET of Montenegro‚ Princess. 11588
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Violet of Montenegro’‚ to ‘My dear Madame Barrett’‚ thanking her for the invitation‚ “but I’m not really certain when I can get away from here. I am at the mercy of the Jugoslavian Government and never can rely on being able to carry out my plans...” 4 pp. 7½ x 6 inches‚ one clean tear‚ otherwise good‚ embossed coronet. Cap d’Ail‚ 7 September‚ no year given. Prince Petar of Montenegro (1889-1932) married Violet Wegner in 1924. “Although Her Majesty Elena is very sweet and affectionate itis difficult to get her to interfere - although she ought to for the memory of her brother she was so fond of‚ and I helped for 15 years.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Violet of Montenegro’‚ to ‘My dear Madame Barrett’‚ thanking her for the invitation‚ “but I’m not really certain when I can get away from here. I am at the mercy of the Jugoslavian Government and never can rely on being able to carry out my plans...” 4 pp. 7½ x 6 inches‚ one clean tear‚ otherwise good‚ embossed coronet. Cap d’Ail‚ 7 September‚ no year given. Prince Petar of Montenegro (1889-1932) married Violet Wegner in 1924. “Although Her Majesty Elena is very sweet and affectionate itis difficult to get her to interfere - although she ought to for the memory of her brother she was so fond of‚ and I helped for 15 years.” Price : £65.00
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WILLIAM FREDERICK‚ Duke of Gloucester. 11502
A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent for the letters‚ congratulating him “upon this good news‚ & very anxiously hope that Sir Samuel Hood’s wound will not deprive the Country of the services of that distinguished officer”‚ adding he will bring all the necessary documents when he comes up to town for Parliament. 2 pp. 9½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf. Liverpool‚ 5 October 1806. Prince William Frederick (1776-1834)‚ Duke of Gloucester‚ nicknamed ‘Silly Billy’‚ son of Prince William Henry‚ Duke of Gloucester‚ brother of King George III.
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A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent for the letters‚ congratulating him “upon this good news‚ & very anxiously hope that Sir Samuel Hood’s wound will not deprive the Country of the services of that distinguished officer”‚ adding he will bring all the necessary documents when he comes up to town for Parliament. 2 pp. 9½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf. Liverpool‚ 5 October 1806. Prince William Frederick (1776-1834)‚ Duke of Gloucester‚ nicknamed ‘Silly Billy’‚ son of Prince William Henry‚ Duke of Gloucester‚ brother of King George III. Price : £100.00
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WILLIAM IV. 7576
Manuscript Warrant‚ signed ‘William’ by ‘His Royal Highness Prince William Henry‚ Captain of His Majesty’s Ship Pegasus’‚ appointing Benjamin Vandebaire to be acting Armourer of H.M.S.Pegasus. 1 page 12½ x 8 inches‚ folded‚ a few clean tears at folds‚ integral blank leaf. Given under my Hand on board His Majesty’s Ship Pegasus in Port Royal Harbour‚ Jamaica‚ 9 June 1787. An early autograph of the ‘Sailor King’‚ King William IV (born 1765‚ reigned 1830-1837)‚ and a rare document to be preserved by the recipient after service in the West Indies. Prince William had just completed a West Indies cruise with Captain Horatio Nelson‚ who had set himself the task of influencing the unruly prince. On 11 March 1787 Prince William gave the bride away at the marriage of Horatio Nelson to Fanny Nisbet on the island of Nevis. In May Nelson ordered the Pegasus to proceed to Port Royal‚ Jamaica‚ where a court martial could be convened for the trial of the ship’s first lieutenant‚ Lieutenant Schomberg. On 10 June William wrote to his brother George that this matter was settled‚ and he was on the point of sailing to Halifax. [see Tom Pocock‚ Sailor King: The Life of King William IV‚ 1991].
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Manuscript Warrant‚ signed ‘William’ by ‘His Royal Highness Prince William Henry‚ Captain of His Majesty’s Ship Pegasus’‚ appointing Benjamin Vandebaire to be acting Armourer of H.M.S.Pegasus. 1 page 12½ x 8 inches‚ folded‚ a few clean tears at folds‚ integral blank leaf. Given under my Hand on board His Majesty’s Ship Pegasus in Port Royal Harbour‚ Jamaica‚ 9 June 1787. An early autograph of the ‘Sailor King’‚ King William IV (born 1765‚ reigned 1830-1837)‚ and a rare document to be preserved by the recipient after service in the West Indies. Prince William had just completed a West Indies cruise with Captain Horatio Nelson‚ who had set himself the task of influencing the unruly prince. On 11 March 1787 Prince William gave the bride away at the marriage of Horatio Nelson to Fanny Nisbet on the island of Nevis. In May Nelson ordered the Pegasus to proceed to Port Royal‚ Jamaica‚ where a court martial could be convened for the trial of the ship’s first lieutenant‚ Lieutenant Schomberg. On 10 June William wrote to his brother George that this matter was settled‚ and he was on the point of sailing to Halifax. [see Tom Pocock‚ Sailor King: The Life of King William IV‚ 1991]. Price : £650.00
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