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10130.
Bagot, Sir Charles
(1781-1843). He was a British diplomat. In succession, he was under Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs, Minister to France, United States, Russia and
Holland. In 1841 he became Governor-General of Canada. While Minister to the
U.S. he helped to negotiate the Rush-Bagot Convention. ALS, 2pp, 9"x7", Brefield
(?), 1829 Jan. 29. Very fine. It concerns a planned dinner engagement.
$90.00
10133.
Beresford, Charles
(1846-1919). British admiral who led the bombardment of Alexandria (1882) and
the Khartoum expedition (1884-85). He served in Parliament (1874-1903) and
later commanded the Mediterranean Squadron and the Channel Fleet. ALS, 1p,
7"x4", Knickerbocker Club, 1903 Jan. 19. Fine. He asks for a cheque. Plus TLS,
1p, 1, 10"x8", London, 1911 Jan. 20. Fine, with two holograph additions. 2
pieces. $90.00
10436.
Brougham, Henry P., 1st Lord Brougham & Vaux
(1778-1868). A British
statesman, scholar, author and Lord Chancellor of England from 1830 to 1834. He
designed the one-horse Brougham. ALS, 1p, 7”x4½”, n.p., n.d. Fine. Address leaf
is inlaid. It concerns an appointment. PLUS a free franked address panel, 3”x6”,
York, 1828, March. Fine. Tipped to another sheet. It bears a crown cds a with
date and “FREE.” 2 pieces. $175.00
10438.
Bunsen, Christian Karl Josias, Baron von
(1791-1860). A Prussian diplomat, theologian and scholar, referred to as the
“Chevalier.” He held many positions in the government including resident
minister at Rome and ambassador to Berne. He also served at the London embassy.
He wrote on language, literature, law, religion and history. ALS in German
script, 1½pp, 8"x5", Rome, 1836, Aug. 18. Fine. To a doctor. Not translated.
Plus ALS in German script, not translated, 3½pp, 8"x5", Heidelberg, 1857. Dec.
23. Fine. A letter with political content. Also a fragment of a Bunsen letter,
probably the outer endorsement. 3 pieces. $175.00
10447.
(French Statesman & Musician) Lacêpède Germain Étienne de la Ville, Count de
Lacêpède
(1755-1825). A French naturalist, musician and statesman. He took an active part
in politics, serving in the constituent and legislative assemblies. During the
Napoleonic era he served as Secretary of State and was an advisor to Napoleon.
He served in the House of Peers under Louis XVIII. He wrote a number of works on
fauna and continued Buffon's Histoire Naturelle. He was a friend Gluck
and wrote a number of operas. 1. ALS in French, 1p, 8"x7", n.p., 1802
Sept. 4. Fine with English translation. He writes to Mr. Dumont (probably
Pierre Dumont, Swiss philosopher and writer),
"I would like to have been fortunate enough to listen to you
publicly, in concurring in your continuing in a position that you fill with such
distinction...I am going to read your new works, as one reads all that you have
published...with great eagerness, pleasure and
profit..." 2.
ALS in French,
1p, 10"x8", n.p., 1815 July 12. Fine with English translation. To Mr. Prefect,
"I
have the honor of requesting your favor on behalf of Monsieur de Mayer...to
grant him a position...From every point of view, he would justify your choice.
His devotion to His Majesty is well known..." 4
pieces. $190.00
10449.
George IV (1762-1830). King of England (1820-30). Due
to the incapacity of George III, he was regent from 1811 to 1820. DS, 2pp,
14”x9”, Carlton House [London], 1817 June 25. Fine. Some wear. Fine intact seal.
George IV signs at the top with a dark bold 5” signature. It is a “Warrant to
the Judge Advocate General, for holding courts martial, to consist of Officers
of the Guards or other Regiments,” addressed to John Beckett, Judge Advocate
General. It is also signed by Sidmouth, Home Secretary. $350.00
10450.
(Germany). Author with illegible signature,
ALS in German script (with English translation), 1p, 12"x8", Bueckeburg, 1674
Oct. 16. Fine. He writes to, "The
Noble Sir Johann Bernhardt Wippermann, High Warden of Forests...You
will recall in what manner the distrait of the tenants of the tithing has been
conducted and that some of the tenants have tried to effect a remission of their
debts and that these poor people now ask for a release of their pawns (cattle)
which have been withheld from them for so long and are nearly starved to death
and perished, Wherefor we have wanted to entreat our Benevolent Lord to return
the cattle for the above reasons to these poor people. Commending you to the
care of God, our magnanimous Master..." Phillip,
Count of Schaumburg-Lippe and Sternberg.
ALS in German script (with English translation), 1p, 12"x7½", Bueckeburg, 1633
Feb. 10. Fine. Folds. Address leaf has a seal tear. The Count’s red wax seal
with his coat of arms is intact. He writes to “Sir Simon Moritz von Donos, Heir
of Woebbel, The Countly Privy Councilor and High Bailiff of Lippe.” He requests
an audience for his confidential messengers. 2 pieces. $175.00
10451.
(Great Britain – Royalty) Princess Mary Adelaide, Dutchess of Teck.
She and Prince Francis, Duke of Teck, were the parents of Victoria Mary (Queen
Mary), wife of King George V of Great Britain. Mary Adelaide was the daughter of
the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. ALS, 3pp, 7"x4½", White Lodge, Richmond Park,
1875 Aug. 27. Fine. She writes to Lord Granville,
"I
write a line in the Prince's stead, as he is very busy with his . . . speeches,
so ask you to arrange for a slight alteration in the order of the toasts..."
She
gives additional suggestions, supported by her husband. PLUS Edward Henry
Stanley Derby, 15th Earl of Derby (1826-93). British statesman,
foreign minister and secretary of the colonies. ALS “Derby,” 1p, 7”x4 ½”,
Knowsley, 1871 Oct. 16. Fine. Tipped to a larger sheet, He writes to Rev. W.
Scott Robertson, thanking him for a note and printed paper. 2 pieces. $100.00
105123.
Lebrun, Charles François
(1739-1824). He was a French statesman, general, and duke of Plaisance. During
the Terror, he was imprisoned but in 1799 Napoleon appointed him third counsel.
In 1804 he made Lebrun Arch -Treasurer of the Empire.
Later he served as Governor of Illyria and in 1810 general administrator of
Holland. In 1814 Louis XVIII made him a peer. ALS in French, 1p, 9"x7", Paris,
[probably 1808]. Fine. It is not translated. The script is small and difficult
to read but it is addressed to a colleague. $125.00
Ferdinand de Lesseps’ promotion to Commander of the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honor
108104.
(Lesseps, Ferdinand Marie, Viscount de) (1805-94).
Dourd Drouyn de Lhuys (1808-81). A French statesman under the July Monachy,
the Second Republic and Second Empire. After the Revolution of 1848, he became
president of the Committee on Foreign Relations, Ambassador to London and
Minister of Foreign Affairs (1851; 1852-55, 1862-66). MsDS in French, 1p,
12”x8”, Paris, 1866 March 22. Fine. It is addressed to Lesseps,
“Monsieur, I have the honor of informing you, on
my proposal and by an order dated 21st of this month, that the
Emperor has promoted you to the grade of Commander of his Imperial Order of the
Legion of Honor. It gives me personal pleasure to announce the promotion…It is
recent testimony of the interest your government places on Monsieur Ferdinand de
Lesseps, former Minister Plenipotentiary, President of the Council of the
Administration of the company of the Isthmus of Suez, the enterprise excavating
the Isthmus of Suez…” PLUS
GALLERY (?), Chief of the Administrative Division, Grand Chancellery of
the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honor. Partly printed DS in French, 10”x8,”
Paris, 1866 March 28. Fine. To execute the order of his promotion to Commander
of the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honor, de Lesseps is asked to return 1) A
letter advising the Minister of his acceptance of the promotion, 2) A resumé for
his services and 3) A financial receipt and statement., 2 pieces. $1250.00
Ferdinand de Lesseps promotion in the French Legion of Honor. An order to the Grand Officer of the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honor, Monsieur Herbert, to arrange a reception to honor Ferdinand de Lesseps on his promotion to Commander of the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honor
108105.
(Lesseps, Ferdinand Marie, Viscount de) (1805-94).
Secretary General, Grand Chancellery of the Imperial Order of the Legion of
Honor (signature illegible). Partly printed DS in French, 1p, 12”x8”, Paris,
1866 Nov. 16. Fine. Citing His Majesty’s decree promoting Ferdinand de Lesseps
to Commander of the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honor, he orders Monsieur
Herbert, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to arrange for a reception for the “title
holder” to award decorations and other pieces appropriate to the ceremony. Plus
original envelope. 2 pieces. $450.00
Ferdinand de Lesseps speech in London accepting the “Freedom of the City of London” award
108106. Lesseps, Ferdinand Marie, Viscount de (1805-94). AMs
in French unsigned, 3pp, 12”x8”, London, 1870 July 2. Fine. It is the speech he
gave at a ceremony in London when he was awarded the “Freedom of the City of
London” for his engineering and building the Suez Canal. Plus printed addresses
of ceremonies in London with speeches of the Lord Mayor and de Lesseps in
English and French, 4pp, 13”x8,” London, 1870 July 30. The speech of Lesseps was
copied from this draft. Fine. Minor wear. 2 pieces. $575.00
Dedication of Monument to Ferdinand de Lesseps at Port Said
108104.
(Lesseps, Ferdinand Marie, Viscount de) (1805-94).
Printed program, 3pp, 7”x4 ½”, Port Said, 1899 Nov. 17. Fine. It is titled,
“Inauguration du MONUMENT DE FERDINAND DE LESSEPS.” It lists about 100
guests including 13 members of the Lessups family. There are numerous notations
of the Lesseps family. Plus TWO LsS with stamped Ss (TLS and mimeograph-like
letter signed), 1p each, 10”x8,” Paris, 1899 Sept., & Oct. Fine. They are
addressed to Monsieur Micard, President of the Commission for verifying accounts
of the Suez Canal Company, and are invitation and instructions in regard to the
memorial ceremony at Port Said. Also original envelope of Micard. 4 pieces.
$100.00
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105186.
Ortiz Rubio, Pascual. President of Mexico (1930-32).
Following the assassination of President Obregón, Portes Gil succeeded him to
the presidency. Upon on the subsequent election to fill President Obregón’s
unexpired term, Ortiz Rubio was elected. S on 2”x4” slip of paper mounted to a
larger sheet. Fine. $35.00
108122.
Posse di Borgo, Carlo Andrea, Count (1764-1842). Born
in Corsica, he was a boyhood friend of Napoleon. They took different sides in
petty Corsican politics; Posse di Borgo was roughly treated by the Bonaparte
factions. This led to one of the most active, vindictive and persistent hatreds
on record. It was Posse di Borgo, more than any other, who influenced Emperor
Alexander (of Russia) against Napoleon. As a political employee, Posse di Borgo
became a Russian diplomat. He remained an intransigent enemy of Napoleon and
played a major role in the Russo-Austrian Alliance of 1805. After the Treaty of
Tilsit, he settled in Austria but left when Napoleon ordered his extradition.
After the defeat of Napoleon, Posse di Borgo was appointed Russian ambassador to
France (1814-30). In 1835 he was sent to the Court of St. James for two years as
ambassador. LS in French, 1p, 9”x7,” Paris, 1836 Oct. 30. Fine. He writes to M.
Gallonni d’Istria, “In reply
to your two letters, I have the pleasure of telling you that the minister
recognizes your services and your claims, and that he has given depositions most
favorable to you in order to accord you the advancement that you request (and)
to which you are entitled. He is at present vacationing…remember me to your
wife, and believe me in all my interest, anal my good
feelings…” Plus an English translation. 2 pieces.
$190.00
108121.
Rhee, Syngman
(1875-1965). President of the Republic of Korea (1848-60). S on 2”x4” card.
Fine. Plus secretarial covering letter. $140.00
Jules Simon, Premier of France
10473.
Simon, Jules
(1814-96). He was a French philosopher, orator, statesman, author, editor and
professor of philosophy at the Sorbonne. He served in the National Assembly and
took a strong position against the 2nd Empire. He later served as Minister of
Education, was Premier of France and Minister of Justice. He wrote voluminously
on political and philosophical questions. 1. MsLS in French, 1p, 10½"x8",
Paris, 1872 Dec. 26. Fine with English translation. Minor marginal wear and
archival paper repairs on verso. Addressed to M. le Baron Larrey,
"You and your colleagues of the Council of the
Administration of the Society of Panoramus have done me the honor of
recommending Mr. Philippoteaux, historical painter, for the Cross of the officer
of the Legion of Honor. I have made a special note of the interest you hold in
this artist. You may be assured that I will keep the nomination in mind until I
may make a close examination..." 2.
MsLS in
French, 10½"x8", Paris, 1872 Jan. 6. Very good. Moderate soiling of top margin
with paper repairs of long tear on verso. Other marginal defects not affecting
text. He writes as Minister of Public Instruction to "le Baron Larrey,"
president of the Army Board of Health concerning the admission of a student. 3
pieces. $65.00
107107. Thiers, Adolphe
(1797-1877). Thiers was a French statesman, journalist and historian. He had
a long stormy literary and political career. He served as Interior Minister
under Louis Philippe until the regime was ousted in the Revolution of 1848.
For not supporting the coup of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte III, Thiers was
arrested and expelled from France. After returning, in 1863 he was elected
to the legislature. He opposed the disastrous Franco-Prussian War, but was
rewarded for his position later by becoming Premier of the Republic. His
conservative views eventually forced him to resign. Thiers’ books on the
French Revolution and Napoleon were written from the upper bourgeois
perspective, and although very popular at the time are regarded today as
superficial and inaccurate eulogies of these periods. He nevertheless
continued in the political arena until his death in 1877. MsDS in French as
Minister of Interior, 3pp, 12”x8”, Paris, 1835 April 11. Fine. Slight
age-toning. It is a lengthy letter headed “Confidentielle” and is
addressed to “Préfet de la Côte d’Or” on the subject of the work of
the Commission on the Investigation of Tobacco. It is to remind his
correspondent of the fundamental principles of our constitution and the
respect that one has for it in opposing the vexatious confusion of the
powers of the state. First page illustrated above.
$95.00
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