Documents and Letters

André MASSENA, Duc de Rivoli and Prince d’Essling (1758-1817) Document Signed (“Massena”) as division general, ordering compensation to the commissariat officer Pelizzone for a horse taken during the expedition at Ronco. 1 page large 4to in French with integral blank leaf, countersigned by Pelizzone, Ronco, 25 Brumaire an 5 [15...

Napoléon-Joseph NEY, 2nd Prince de la Moskowa (1803-1857) Autograph Letter Signed (“le Gal. Prince de la Moskowa“) to a doctor [identified in pencil by a later collector as Baron Seutin], asking him to treat one of his servants for a chest complaint, probably consumption, on the recommendation of the Countess...

Gaston d’ORLEANS (1608-1660) Autograph Letter Signed (“Your affectionate cousin Gaston”) to “Mon Cousin” [identified on the address leaf as Cardinal Pamphilio], a diplomatically worded letter expressing his concurrence with, and reasons for, the royal family’s friendship towards the late Pope.1 page 4to in French with integral address leaf bearing two...

Joseph PEYTON (1725-1804) Autograph Letter Signed (“Jos Peyton”) to Sir William Hamilton, suggesting that they meet so that “the points in question may be adjusted between us”. 1 page 4to with integral blank leaf, Naples, 10 January 1789.  “The Candour expressed in your letter of this date has fair Claim...

Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of RICHMOND (1735-1806) Letter Signed (“Richmond”) to Lord Amherst, regarding the distribution of troops in the Southern District.1 page folio with integral blank leaf, Goodwood, 3 October 1794. “Your Lordship having signified your intention of leaving to me the arrangement of the Regiments to be Stationed in...

Frederick Sleigh ROBERTS, Lord Roberts of Kandahar (1832-1914) Autograph Letter Signed (“Roberts”) to Sir Alfred Milner, discussing the “announcement of my taking over the office of President of the N[ational] S[ervice] League”. 2 pages 8vo with integral blank leaf, 47 Portland Place, 15 December 1905.           ...

Frederick Sleigh ROBERTS, Lord Roberts of Kandahar (1832-1914) Typed Letter Signed (“Roberts F.M.”) to R.B. Winch in Edenbridge, thanking him for his “kind response to my appeal for field glasses”. 1 page 4to, Ascot, 13 October 1914.                   “I write a line...

John Coape SHERBROOKE (1764-1830) Autograph Letter Signed (“J.C. Sherbrooke”) to Lt. Gen. Sir John Stuart, giving news of a meeting with Lord Collingwood, an exchange of prisoners, the situation in Naples and Rome, and many further details relating to the situation in the Mediterranean. 4 pages folio, Cheltenham, 1 August 1808....

Lady Hester STANHOPE (1776-1839) Autograph Letter in the third person to Lord Auckland [then Postmaster General], requesting his aid for Captain Osborne of the Diana, who is recovering from a “dreadful hurt”. 5 pages 4to with integral address leaf, Thomas’ Hotel [Berkeley Square], 9 September 1803.        ...

[SWITZERLAND] Document recognising Isaac Jeanneret “dit le gris du Locle”, who had given satisfactory proof of his ancestry, a Bourgeois of Valengin, with its attendant rights and privileges, signed “T.T. Challandes” as “Boursier [treasurer] de la Bourgeoisie”. 1 page large folio on vellum in French, c. 12 x 15½ ins...

Charles Maurice TALLEYRAND, Prince de Benevent (1754-1838) Letter Signed (“ch. mau. Talleyrand”) to the Minister of Finance [Francois Barbe-Marbois], interceding in favour of an Englishman, Col. Scott, who wished to bring various belongings into France where he intends to remain for a year with his family. 1 page 4to in...

Camille Alphonse TREZEL (1780-1860) Letter Signed (“Trezel”) to “Monsieur le Commandant”, informing him that he has been advised by the President of Greece that the resignation which he had requested has been accorded. 1 page large 4to in French, in a simple black and gold frame, c. 45 x 41...

 [WATERLOO] Autograph Letter Signed (“J. Wallace”) to the Dean of Windsor, giving an account of “the intelligence … from London of the splendid victory obtained by the allies”. 3 pages 4to with integral address leaf, ½ past 7 oclock, n.p., n.d. [but 22 June 1815].  On Monday, 19 June 1815, Major...

Richard WELLESLEY, 1st Marquess Wellesley (1760-1842) Autograph Letter Signed (“Wellesley”) to an unidentified gentleman, thanking him for his support when “unjust and insidious attempts” had been made to reproach his actions. 2 pages 4to, Oxford Street, 29 May n.y [but probably 1806-07].                ...

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of WELLINGTON (1769-1852) Autograph Letter Signed (“Arthur Wellesley”) to Viscount Gosford, giving news of Gosford’s sister, Lady William Bentinck. 3 pages 4to with address leaf and red wax seal, Thomas’ Hotel, Berkeley Square, 18 September 1805.      “I send by the post some letters for your Lordship...

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of WELLINGTON (1769-1852) Autograph Letter Signed (“Wellington”) to The Lady Cowley, regretting that he is unable to assist with her request. 1 page 8vo with integral blank leaf, London, 9 June 1845. A late letter to his niece, written when his handwriting had become exceptionally difficult. “I...

WILLIAM III (1650-1702) Letter Signed and Subscribed (“Mon frere / Votre tres affectione frere William R”) to “Mon Frere” [Joseph Clemens of Bavaria, Elector of Cologne], telling him that he is sending the Earl of Galway to explain his intentions and discover his correspondent’s sentiments on the subject [of a...

Henry WILLIAMS WYNN (1783-1856) Autograph Letter Signed (“H Williams Wynn”) to the Count d’Antraigues, expressing the hope that they will soon meet. 1 page 4to in French with integral address leaf, n.p. [but London], “lundi”, n.d. [1808-09].                Trans: “I am back from the...