Documents and Letters

Sir Archibald WAVELL, 1st Earl Wavell (1883-1950) Typed Letter Signed (“Wavell”) to General Sir Sidney Kirkman, confirming that the 7th Gurkhas have permission to wear the Black Watch tartan on their pipe bags. 1 page 8vo, 23 Kingston House South, SW7, 6 February 1950. “Thank you for your letter of...

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...

Herbert George WELLS (1866-1946) Typed Letter Signed ("H.G. Wells") to "Dear Mr. Shaw", enquiring "what are you driving at?". 1 page oblong 8vo, 13 Hanover Terrace, 29 November 1944. "Thanks for your interesting letter. I don't quite get your point about the "mystics". Are you referring to my Doctorate Thesis...

David WILKIE (1785-1841) Autograph Letter Signed (“David Wilkie”) to the French artist Baron Gérard, a letter of introduction for his sister, who wishes to be “allowed to see and admire” his paintings.1 page 8vo in French with integral address leaf, London, 4 October 1834. Trans: “The kindness you showed me...

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...

Emlyn WILLIAMS (1905-1987) Typed Letter Signed (“Emlyn Williams” to “Dear Mr. Sampson” [A.H. Sampson, Vice-President of the Cambridge Union Society], regretting that he is unable to accept an invitation. 1 page small 4to, 15 Pelham Crescent SW7, 4 June 1952. “Thank you very much for your letter and charming invitation –...

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...

Sir Reginald WINGATE (1861-1953) Autograph Letter Signed (“R Wingate”) to “My dear & beloved old Chief” [Sir Evelyn Wood], thanking him for his “affectionate sympathy in our great sorrow”.4 pages 8vo, The Residency, Cairo, 12 May 1918.            “Your affectionate sympathy in our great sorrow is most...

Sir Henry Joseph WOOD (1869-1944) Typed Letter Signed ("Henry J. Wood") to "Dear Mr. Page" thanking him for a book on Toscanini. 1 page 4to, Chorley Wood, 1 October 1929. "Many thanks for kindly sending me round the book on Toscanini; I expect the account of his rehearsals will make...

Sir Henry Joseph WOOD (1869-1944) Typed Letter Signed (“Henry J. Wood”) to “Dear Mr. Stein” [Erwin Stein, editor at music publishers Boosey & Hawkes], a long and detailed discussion of his work on a transcription of the Brandenburg Concertos suitable for amateur orchestras.1½ pages 4to, including a half-page autograph postscript,...

Emile ZOLA (1840-1902) Autograph Letter Signed (“Emile Zola”) to “Monsieur et cher confrère” regarding the German translation of Germinal.1¼ pages 8vo in French, Mont-Dore, 26 August 1884.                                   Trans: “You are too late, I...