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Ref. No. 10001 From: GG Berkeley Winkton House, Nr Ringwood, Hants
April 28th 1861 Maybe John George Berkeley. To: Dear Sir |
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| Ref. No. 10002 From: Earl of Harrington, Harrington House,
Kensington Palace Gdns, London Aug 28th, 1860 To: Lodge's Peerage Providing updates to the Peerage Additional Info: Leicester FitzGerald Charles Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington (1784-1862), soldier and a politician of advanced views, who is best known as a worker with Lord Byron in the cause of Greek independence. He wrote A Sketch of the History and Influence of the Press in British India Signature: Harrington Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10003 From: William Strang 17 St. George's Sq,
Regents Park 15th Apr 1890 To: Mr Mathews Rejecting the offer for work for the price offered, but making a counter proposal. Additional Info: Letter and envelope with penny purple stamp. William Strang, artist, author Scottish, (1859 - 1921), Renowned as a book illustrator, including The Earth Fiend Charles Elkin Mathews (1851 - 1921) publisher and bookseller. He published his first books in Exeter, in collaboration with other local booksellers. In 1887 he returned to London and from 1892 to 1894 worked in partnership with John Lane. Lane went on to form The Bodley Head and Mathews set up on his own, publishing works by W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, Ezra Pound and Robert Bridges, amongst others. Signature: Strang Condition: good Pages: 3 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $153.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10004 From: Spottiswoode, New St. Oct 10th 1864
To: Walford I have just received yours of Feb 25 about Mr. Pringle. We will give him a fortnight trial in a short time Additional Info: Bookpublisher to book publisher. Flower imprint Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Spottiswood Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $151.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10005 From: Alan S. Cole Imprint Council on Education,
Kensington Museum 2nd June 1868 To: Walford Mr. Cole desires me in acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 30th to say that the inclosed copy of a little guide to Hampton Court is the only pamphlet which he has written about Hampton Court and he offers it for your acceptance. I am Sir, Your obedient Servant, Alan S Cole. Additional Info: Imprint Council on Education, Kensington Museum - Probably the son of Henry Cole, 1808-1882 - Sir Henry ('King') Cole Old King Cole was a civil servant, industrial designer and museum director. On 28 December 1833 he married Marian Fairman, They had nine children. From the age of 15 Cole studied watercolour painting under David Cox and perspective drawing under Charles Wild. In 1823 he began work for the Public Record Office and his complaints about inefficiency led to the reform of the Records Commission, of which he became Assistant Keeper in 1838. In 1850 Cole became organizer of the Great Exhibition of 1851 and Prince Albert's chief adviser. This led to his appointment in 1852 as General Superintendent of the new Department of Practical Art which developed into the Department of Science and Art at South Kensington Museum in 1856 (renamed the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1899). He remained at the museum until his retirement in 1873. Cole was made a Companion of the Order of Bath after the Great Exhibition and was knighted in 1875. A Hand Book for the Architecture, Tapestries, Paintings, Gardens and Grounds of Hampton Court Alan S. Cole, 2nd June 1868 Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Cole Condition: good Pages: 3 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $184.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10006 From: Lord Sligo April 5th, 1847 To: Mr.
Holmes Lord Sligo presents his complements to Mr. Holmes and has the honour to enclose the order requested. Inside states Please to admit the bearer to the House of Lords this day, April 5 1847 Signed Sligo Additional Info: thin black border, 2 written pages, good condition, signed Signature: Sligo Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10007 From: Helen Zimmern, 7 Tyndale Terrace,
London 24 March 1871 To: Walford From the enclosed you will see that my petition to Mr ? was not successful. Additional Info: Helen Zimmern (1846-1934) translator, author of the Epic of Kings Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Zimmern Condition: fair Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10008 From: Lady de la Zouch Parkham 24 Oct 1842
To: Lodge's Peerage Returning corrections to the example entry, and complaining that corrections sent in two years ago have not been attended to Additional Info: Harriet Anne Bisshopp, Baroness Zouche (1777- 15 May 1870), daughter of Sir Cecil Bisshopp, 12th Lord Zouche, and Harriet Anne Southwell. She married Hon. Robert Curzon. She succeeded to the title of 13th Baroness Zouche, of Haryngworth in January 1829. Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $163.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10009 From: Charlotte Riddell, St. John's Lodge
Feb 18th 1871 To: Walford I must ask you to defer coming till Saturday next . . . Additional Info: Printed letterhead St James Magazine Office, 49 Essex St. Strand. On reverse, and upside down, not the address quoted on the front of the letter - Charlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell (1832-1906) - Prolific Author Novelist Mystery writer (see www.charlotteriddell.co.uk - ) Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Riddell Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $153.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10010 From: Alice Zimmern, Heatherbrae, Aug 15th,
no year To: Walford thanking Walford for his kind words .. I feel they are much beyond my desert…You asked after my mother she died nearly seven years ago.. After September 1st my address will be 53 York Street Chambers, Baker Street. Additional Info: Alice Louisa Theodora Zimmern, (1855-1939), educationist, suffragist, author of Renaissance of Girls' Education in England (1898), Porphyry's Letter to His Wife Marcella: Concerning the Life of Philosophy and the Ascent to the Gods Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Zimmern Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10011 From: Warren Vernon, New Bond Street, Nov
12th 1838 To: Editors of Lodge's Peerage Informing the editors of Lodge's Peerage that because of his line of descent, his previous children have the sirname Venables Vernon, and any future children would be named Warren Additional Info: Signs of prior mounting on reverse - Warren, George John (1803-1866) 5th Lord Vernon Baron of Kinderton Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $113.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10012 From: Lord Chichester, Brunswick House,
near Southampton August 17th 1845 To: Mr Lodge Providing updates to the next peerage Additional Info: Narrow black border, some discoloration at the bottom of the letter, not affecting the text. - Lord Stephen Algernon Chichester (1814-1890) youngest child of George Augustus Chichester, 2nd Marquess of Donegall (b. 1769 d. 1844) by his wife Anna May (the illegitimate daughter of Sir Edward May, 2nd Baronet). Edmund Lodge (1756-1839) editor of Lodge's Peerage Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $123.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10013 From: Hugo St. John Mildmay 30 Belgrave
Square April 28th, no year given To: Lodge's Peerage I have been requested by Lord Bolingbroke to point out to you a mistake which occurs in the Peerage in the account of his Lordship's family. The name of his youngest son the Honble Spencer Mildmay St. John has been omitted. It should follow next to that of the Honrble Henry St. John. He was born in 1822. Lord Bollingbroke requests that you will have the goodness to cause the error to be rectified in future editions of your Peerage Additional Info: 4th Viscount , co. Lincoln (Henry) (1786-1851) Spencer Mildmay St. John (youngest son) - (1822-1849) Letter written by Hugo St. John Mildmay. Signature: Mildmay Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $125.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10014 From: Earl of Erroll, Harris
Castle Oct 28 1883 To: Lodge's Peerage The Earl of Erroll's compliments to the Editors of Lodge's Peerage…with several updates to the next issue of the peerage Additional Info: William Harry Hay, 19th Earl of Erroll (1823-1891) Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $106.25 |
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| Ref. No. 10016 From: Thomas F Grove Imprinted Ferne Salisbury
6th March 1874 To: Lodge's Peerage Correcting aspects of the prior edition of the peerage Additional Info: Mrs Katherine Grace Fraser Grove. She was the second daughter of Hon. Waller O'Grady,Q.C. and the granddaughter of Viscount Guillamore. In 1847 she married Thomas Fraser Grove (1823-1897). The couple lived in Salisbury at Ferne House. They had two sons and four daughters, and Thomas Grove was made a baronet in 1874. Signature: Grove Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $132.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10017 From: Mr Hotham Nov 18th no year (after
1835 before 1854) To: Mr Lodge Mr Hotham informs Mr. Lodge that since the last publication of his valuable Peerage the following alterations have taken place his eldest son Charles is Captain. John Hallett is in Holy Orders. Henry in holy Orders. Augustus Thomas in the army. The ages of the family to be omitted in future. Additional Info: Frederick Hotham (1774-1854), prebendary of Rochester. m. (1802) Anne Elizabeth Hodges (-1862), dau of Thomas Hallett Hodges. Charles (b1806), John-Hallett (b1811), Henry (b1814), Augustus Thomas (b1817) Edmund Lodge (1756-1839) editor of Lodge's Peerage Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $131.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10018 From: William Baptiste Scoones Garrick Chambers,
Garrick St., Covent Garen 12th - no month, no year. To: Mr Walford Mr ? writes to say he will be able to join us on Monday but I am most grieved to learn that you are stilllikely to be kept a prisoner for many days…. Additional Info: Some fading top and corners - does not affect text - William Baptiste Scoones, author of: Reflections on the Foreign Office before 1914 , The Civil Service of England. Four Centuries of English Letters Edited by Scoones, Published C Kegan Paul & Co., London 1881. and Is Examination a Failure ? The differing views on the Government's control of education. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Scoones Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $177.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10020 From: Keightley Charterhouse 2 July 1867
To: The Revd. Edwd Walford I request that you will call upon us for the £15 due to you for examining the Scholars in May last….I expected that you would have called upon me when you were here as I begged Dr Haig Brown to request you to do. Additional Info: William Haig-Brown (1823-1907) Headmaster of Charterhouse - Keightley, probably Archibald Keightley, registrar of Charterhouse 1838-1859 Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Keightley Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $153.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10024 From: James David Drummond Morton Lodge,
Buckingham January 11th, 1890 To: Lodge's Peerage Discussing having made two alterations and thanking the recipient for the family history of his grandfather Additional Info: James David Drummond, 10th Viscount Strathallan (1839-1893), Father William Henry Drummond, 9th Viscount Strathallan (1810-1886) Signature: Strathallan Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10025 From: William Stebbing, The Times, Printing
House Sq 21st June 1870 To: Mr Walford Could you manage to attend this ceremonial and write us an account of it. I am much annoyed - as I believe is Mr. Delane at the mistake about Dulwich, although I had no part in it. Yours.. Additional Info: Printed letterhead William Stebbing, historical author: works include: SIR WALTER RALEGH A Biography. MacMillan (English Men of Action series), Some Verdicts of History Reviewed Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Stebbing Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10026 From: Bessie R. Parkes 17 Wimpole St July
7th 1867 To: Mr Walford Suggesting that Mr and Mrs Walford visit tomorrow, as on Wednesday I leave London Additional Info: Bessie Rayner Parkes (1829-1925) essayist, poet and feminist. Born in Birmingham, she was the daughter of Joseph Parkes, a solicitor and Unitarian, and Elizabeth Priestley, eldest granddaughter of the scientist Joseph Priestley. Her works included Ballads and Songs 1863 Summer Sketches, and Other Poems 1854. In 1846 she met Barbara Leigh Smith (later Barbara Bodichon). Together they established the English woman's journal. Among her circle of friends and acquaintances were Elizabeth Gaskell, Anna Jameson, George Eliot, Matilda Hays, Adelaide Procter, Isa Craig, Thackeray, Trollope and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. In 1867 Bessie met and married Louis Belloc after just five years of life together, Louis died suddenly from sunstroke, leaving Bessie with two children, Hilaire and Marie. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Parkes Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $153.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10027 From: John W Pease The bank, Newcastle on
Tyne Oct 9th, 1884 To: Mr. Osterne? Please send me from your No 8 Catalogue No 30 autograph, No 32 autograph. Additional Info: Printed address Nether Grange, Alnmouth, Northumberland crossed out - Presumable an order for checks (cheques) - John William Pease (1836-1901) married Helen Mary Fox (1838-1928) (daughter of Alfred Fox who created Glendurgan Garden). With his brother-in-law Thomas Hodgkin founded the Newcastle bank of Hodgkin, Barnett, Pease, Spence & Co that became part of Lloyds Bank in 1902. This Pease family was a prominent mostly Quaker family associated with Darlington and County Durham and descended from Joseph Pease of Darlington, son of Edward Pease (1711-1785). Signature: Pease Condition: fair Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $112.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10028 From: Sir John G Power, Co. Wexford 5th
Nov 1882 Additional Info: Marks down the right hand side of the paper, do not interfere with the reading of the document. Sir John Power 1st Bart. that owned land in Edermine, Enniscorthy, Wexford. A member of the prominent Powers Whisky family. Architect Augustus Welby Pugin (famous for his work in the British Houses of Parliament) designed St. Aidan's Cathedral in 1839 he also designed a smaller replica of the Cathedral in Edermine. Condition: fair Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10029 From: John Bowring Claremont, Exeter (imprinted
heading) 13 Nov 1865 To: Edward Walford Asking for another proof to be sent. Additional Info: Sir John Bowring (1792-1872), linguist, political economist, reformer, hymnist, writer and editor and Governor of Hong Kong. A famous Unitarian. Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1835. MP for Bolton, 1841-49. A forceful proponent of liberalism and free trade, he was seen as an extreme radical. Bowring was knighted in 1854. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Bowring Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10030 From: M H Headley Printed heading Whitefriars,
London May 29th 1868 To: Mr. Walford, Editor Gentleman's Magazine Edward
Walford (1823-1897) edited Gentleman's Magazine, 1866-8. The enclosed is for No. 1 The Gentlemans Magazine, new series, I hope it will meet your needs. Can you let me have an assessment of the magazine from January last? To Mr. Walford, Editor Gentleman's Magazine Edward Walford (1823-1897) edited Gentleman's Magazine, 1866-8. Printed Whitefriars, London heading Minor stains to the page. Unknown Headley. Additional Info: Minor stains to the page. Unknown Headley. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: headley Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10031 From: John Bailiol? 69 Westboam? Terrace
15th January 1866 To: Mr. Walford, Editor Gentleman's Magazine Edward Walford
(1823-1897) edited Gentleman's Magazine, 1866-8. To Mr. Walford, Editor Gentleman's Magazine Edward Walford (1823-1897) edited Gentleman's Magazine, 1866?8. Discussed a translation of his article on the Sandwich Islands into German Unknown Bailiol. Additional Info: Unknown Bailiol. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Bailiol? Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10032 From: Chetwode Woodbrook, Portarlington
June 25th (no year) To: Walford Lady Janet Wilmot-Chetwode has received Mr. E. Walford's note.. Mr. Walford's letter to Sir W.C. has also been received. Lady Janet expects him to return his next week Additional Info: Lady Janet Wilmot-Chetwode of Woodbrook Portarlington (d 1861) m. (1830) Edward Wilmot Chetwode of Woodbrook (d1874) Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $112.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10033 From: Cavendish Foster, Thoydon Garnon Sept
12th 1859 To: Lodge's Peerage Sir Cavendish Foster is sorry to learn that the editors of Lodge's Peerage Baronetcy did not receive his reply to their application as he feels persuaded that he did forward one shortly after receiving it but he has much pleasure in complying with their present request and accordingly will make the necessary corrections on the enclosed paper and returns it with his compliments and thanks Additional Info: The Revd. Sir Cavendish Foster, Bt., rector from 1843 to 1887 of All Saints, Theydon Garnon, Essex. Condition: fair Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $106.25 |
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| Ref. No. 10034 From: Bessie R. Parkes 27 Wimpole St Aug
28th 1867? To: Mr Walford I am going away in 3 weeks to settle permanently in France. I should like top see you before I leave! Additional Info: Bessie Rayner Parkes (1829-1925) essayist, poet and feminist. Born in Birmingham, she was the daughter of Joseph Parkes, a solicitor and Unitarian, and Elizabeth Priestley, eldest granddaughter of the scientist Joseph Priestley. Her works included Ballads and Songs 1863 Summer Sketches, and Other Poems 1854. In 1846 she met Barbara Leigh Smith (later Barbara Bodichon). Together they established the English woman's journal. Among her circle of friends and acquaintances were Elizabeth Gaskell, Anna Jameson, George Eliot, Matilda Hays, Adelaide Procter, Isa Craig, Thackeray, Trollope and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. In 1867 Bessie met and married Louis Belloc after just five years of life together, Louis died suddenly from sunstroke, leaving Bessie with two children, Hilaire and Marie. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Parkes Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10035 From: Henry Stacy Marks 17 Hamilton Terrace,
St. Johns Wood (Printed Letterhead) Feb 18th, 1885 To: Dear Miss Smith I was sorry to have been out when you called today. But I hear that there is a possibility, nay probability of your being in this neighbourhood again on Friday next. If so, and you could conveniently call on that day between the hours of 2 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon I should be very glad to see you, and to show you my work for the forthcoming exhibition of the R.A. I have a model in the morning and like to get a breath of air when the days work is done. Additional Info: Henry Stacy Marks (1829-1898), Painter, founder of the St John's Wood Clique. He was also a talented decorative designer for interiors, ceramics, magazine illustrations and advertising posters.17 Hamilton Terrace was the sometime home of Sir Joseph William Bazalgette (1819-1891) one of the great English civil engineers of the Victorian era. He created the sewer network for central London. Signature: Marks Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10036 From: Mr Young, College of Arms 22nd January
- no year To: Lodge's Peerage Mr Young at the request of Lord Durham herewith the enclosed account for the annual peerage and will be happy to give any further informatiuon that may be required by the Editor. Reverse page in pencil extremely faint has peerage updates. Additional Info: On behalf of Lord Durham, but which one - after 1825 - see pencil notes on back - George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham (1828 - 1879). 1st Earl of Durham John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham (Radical Jack) (1792 - 1840), Whig statesman and colonial administrator, Governor General and high commissioner of British North America. As Lord Privy Seal in the administration of his father-in-law, Earl Grey, he helped draft the reform bill of 1832. Condition: good front page / poor second page Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $130.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10037 From: Talbot de Malahide 40 Covington? Sq
26th Oct 1882 To: Walford I hope you have recovered from your cold. I am now convalescent. If the copies of my paper are not likely to come before then I must give you a list of some friends to whom I should wish them to be sent Additional Info: Printed Color Initials. James Talbot, 4th Baron Talbot of Malahide (1805-1883), was a politician. He succeeded his father as fourth Baron Talbot of Malahide in 1850 and in 1856 he was created a peer of the United Kingdom as Baron Talbot de Malahide, in the County of Dublin. Talbot was also a noted amateur archaeologist, an active member of the Royal Archaeological Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Society and of the Society of Antiquaries. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Malahide Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $181.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10038 From: Talbot de Malahide 40 Covington? Sq
19th Oct 1882 To: Walford The paper I sent is quite distinct from the one I read to the Anthropological Institute Additional Info: Printed Color Initials. minor stains, not affecting readability James Talbot, 4th Baron Talbot of Malahide (22 1805-1883), was a politician. He succeeded his father as fourth Baron Talbot of Malahide in 1850 and in 1856 he was created a peer of the United Kingdom as Baron Talbot de Malahide, in the County of Dublin. From 1863 to 1866 he served as a Lord-in-Waiting (government whip) in the Liberal administrations of Lord Palmerston and Lord Russell. Talbot was also a noted amateur archaeologist, an active member of the Royal Archaeological Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Society and of the Society of Antiquaries. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Malahide Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $181.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10039 From: Charlotte Riddell, Weybridge, Surrey
Jan 30th 1877 To: Walford Discusses obtaining certain 'information' Walford has requested Additional Info: Charlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell (1832-1906) - Prolific Author, Novelist Mystery writer Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Riddell Condition: fair Pages: 3 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $163.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10040 From: William Baptiste Scoones Garrick Chambers,
Garrick St., Covent Garen (printed letterhead) 10th Jan 1871 To: Mr Walford
Discussing the health of Walford, and a plan to work around the problems Additional Info: William Baptiste Scoones, author of: Reflections on the Foreign Office before 1914, The Civil Service of England. Four Centuries of English Letters Edited by Scoones, Published C Kegan Paul & Co., London 1881. and Is Examination a Failure? The differing views on the Government's control of education. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Scoones Condition: good Pages: 4 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $215.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10041 From: Lord Howe, Sept 12th 1856 To: probably
to Lodge's Peerage Lord Howe begs to inclose a few alterations Additional Info: Richard William Curzon-Howe, 1st Earl Howe (1796-1870). Howe took his seat in the House of Lords in 1820 having succeeded his paternal grandfather as Viscount Curzon. In 1821 he took the surname Howe after that of Curzon by royal licence, and shortly afterwards he was created 1st Earl Howe. Between 1829 and 1830 he was a Lord of the Bedchamber and he later acted as Lord Chamberlain to Queen Adelaide. Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $99.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10042 From: John Renner? From Athenaeum Club (Imprinted
letterhead) 1 Feb 1870. To: Walford Discusses the including of his card in the hope he can be of service Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Renner Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $131.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10043 From: Sir George Clerk, Pinecrest House
Sept 7th, no year To: probably to Lodge's Peerage Sir George Clerk has made the alterations everything else is right Additional Info: Thin black border three sides - Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet (1787-1867), Member of Parliament for Edinburghshire from 1811 - 1832 and 1835-1837 for Stamford 1838-1847 and Dover from 1847-1852. He served as Commissioner of Weights and Measures, 1818-1821; Lord of the Admiralty 1819 - 1830 and a member of the Council of the Lord High Admiral (The Duke of Clarence) 1827-1828; Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department 1830; Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury, 1834 - 1835; Financial Secretary to the Treasury, 1841 - 1845; and Vice-President of the Board of Trade, 1845 - 1846. Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $110.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10044 From: Provost Publishers (printed header)
5 Bishopsgate Without Oct 6th, 1869 We have duly considered your proposition as regards a work upon Charterhouse School. We would be very glad indeed to make this the next in the school series if we could only see our way clear in the matter, we are however only printing 250 of Harrow and Uppingham and fear we could not print a larger number of Charterhouse and could not afford anything like the sum you name for so small a number. If however you could say a much lower sum for the small edition and reserve the copyright for future editions to yourself, we think the matter might be arranged. Additional Info: Edward Walford (1823-1897), biographer attended the school. Charterhouse School (Originally, Sutton's Hospital in Charterhouse) is a famous boys' English public school, located in Godalming in the county of Surrey. It was founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian Monastery in Charterhouse Square, Smithfield. It is one of the original nine English public schools as defined by the Public Schools Act 1868. Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $139.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10045 From: Bessie R. Parkes 27 B? St. Jan 2nd
(no year) To: Dear Sir (Possibly Walford) I called to see you and am very sorry to find you out. I have an authentic memoir of Henriette Browne… Additional Info: Bessie Rayner Parkes (1829-1925) essayist, poet and feminist. Born in Birmingham, she was the daughter of Joseph Parkes, a solicitor and Unitarian, and Elizabeth Priestley, eldest granddaughter of the scientist Joseph Priestley. Her works included Ballads and Songs 1863 Summer Sketches, and Other Poems 1854. In 1846 she met Barbara Leigh Smith (later Barbara Bodichon). Together they established the English woman's journal. Among her circle of friends and acquaintances were Elizabeth Gaskell, Anna Jameson, George Eliot, Matilda Hays, Adelaide Procter, Isa Craig, Thackeray, Trollope and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. In 1867 Bessie met and married Louis Belloc after just five years of life together, Louis died suddenly from sunstroke, leaving Bessie with two children, Hilaire and Marie. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Parkes Condition: good Pages: 3 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $162.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10046 From: Smith Satooz? (The Persian Khan?)
No address no date (1812-1859) I received your kind note of yesterday. I am extremely sorry to say I am engaged at present. I will not be able to do the pleasure of accompanying you today. Believe me dear sir, Yours sincerely Additional Info: Damage to edges, indication of removed seal, partially faded. Signed Smith Satooz, with a note in pencil The Persian Khan Back of the note has: the names Courtney and Culverwell - William Courtenay (1777-1859) M.P. for Exeter, 1812-1859 Son of the bishop of Bristol. Mr. Culverwell, Charmouth, Dorset - no information. Signature: Satooz Condition: fair/poor Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $131.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10048 From: Arthur Sneas? 9 Clifton Road 13th
May 1874 To: Horace Cox esq. I now send you the potrait of my late father about which I saw you Wednesday last. It was done a few years back but he had aged very littlemore at the time of his death. It is universally considered as an admirable portrait. Being the only one I have I must ask you to preserve it with great care and let me have it again as soon as you conveniently can. When I called upon you I fancied you might have had... from Mrs Acton Tindal, the Authoress of Aylesbury, who knew him very well indeed. I fear I can be of no further use as to literary matters, beyond referring you to the obituary which appeared in the Morning Post of Tuesday May 5th Additional Info: Heavy black border - Mrs Acton Tindal (1817-1879) poet, author - Horace Cox publisher and author - Signature: Sneas Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10049 From: Fred Cadogan, 72 South Audley 8/29/1860
To: Lodge's Peerage Request to include (in the next edition) the child Henry George Gerald born 25th April 1859 Additional Info: Thick black border. Henry George Gerald Cadogan (1859-1893), Father Hon. Frederick William Cadogan (1821-1904) Mother Lady Adelaide nee Paget ( -1890). Henry George Gerald Cadogan was Secretary of the Legation in Teheran. Hon. Frederick William Cadogan held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Cricklade between 1868 and 1874. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant of Middlesex. He was Justice of the Peace for Middlesex. Signature: Cadogan Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $157.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10050 From: John Graham Lough Lists many of his sculptures - "From time to time I have sent a great many works both small and large" Additional Info: Faint Imprint JGL with lion. blue paper. John Graham Lough (1789-1876) sculptor chiefly known for funerary monuments, but also produced a variety of portrait sculpture. After an apprenticeship as a stone mason, in Newcastle he moved to London. He began exhibiting figures and heads at the Royal Academy from 1826. Among Lough's public works are a statue of Lord Collingwood in Tynemouth, and a Stephenson Memorial in Newcastle. In London, he produced the monuments to Henry Montgomery Lawrence and to Bishop Middleton in St Paul's Cathedral, and made the Queen Victoria and Prince Albert for the Royal Exchange. In Canterbury Cathedral, he was responsible for the monuments to Bishop Broughton, and to Lt Col Frederick Mackeson. Condition: good Pages: 4 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $198.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10051 From: Surrey Archaeological Society - George
Bish Webb, Council Room, 6 Southampton Street, Covent Garden, London (Printed
Letterhead) 2 July 1858 To: Dr Bell I am sorry to hear of your accident and hope that you will recover from the effects of itwith time to join us at Farnham.. Additional note at the top of the page 25 new members started Saturday! Additional Info: Surrey Archaeological Society. The Society was established in 1854 'for the investigation of subjects connected with the history and antiquities of the County of Surrey'. Honorary Secretary was George Bish Webb, residing at 6 Southampton Street. Interestingly, the paper referred to in the letter to the recipient (Dr William Bell - Author REV?) must have been that noted in the volume as having been read at the first AGM of the Society, held at Kingston upon Thames on 30 June 1854. It was entitled "On the Kingston Morasteen, or Coronation Stone, with Illustrations from Stone Monuments in this country, and those of various Continental nations" - Dr William Bell archaeologist, publisher, author, was a founding member of the Surrey Archaeological Society, held at Kingston upon Thames on 30 June 1854. He presented a paper at the first AGM entitled On the Kingston Morasteen, or Coronation Stone, with Illustrations from Stone Monuments in this country, and those of various Continental nations . Signature: Webb Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10054 From: Stratton, Gressingham, Lancaster Jan
6th, 1866 To: Dear Sir Mr. Evans, proprieter of once a week Asking the recipient if he knows the whereabouts of a manuscript poem of his, The missing dopcument is described as having his name and being written on large foolscap, and of about 20 pages. Additional Info: Rev Wm. Stratton (approx 1825-1890) B.A. (New Coll., Oxf.).incumbent of St. John the Evangelist, Gressingham, Lancaster from 1857 to 1890. His father, also William Stratton, was the previous incumbent. The building was altered in 1862 to which date all the windows, which are of Gothic design, belong. Author, poet, Possible author of A Guide to Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight Signature: Stratton Condition: fair Pages: 3 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $162.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10055 From: Belmore, Boodles Club Sept 4th 1858
To: Editors of Lodge's Peerage Lord Belmore begs to inform the editors of Lodge's Peerage that the leaf they enclosed is correct for 1859 Additional Info: Somerset Richard Lowry-Corry, 4th Earl Belmore (1835 - 1913) Irish nobleman and politician. He married Anne Elizabeth Honoria Gladstone, daughter of Capt. John Neilson Gladstone RN MP, in 1861. He was Justice of the Peace in County Fermanagh, County Tyrone and Kent. He served as Lord Justice for Ireland on between 1885 and 1893 and was Lord Lieutenant of County Tyrone in 1892. From 1866-1867 he was Under Secretary for the Home Department. In 1867 he was made a member of the Privy Council. Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $133.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10056 From: Lord J Patterson (Judge) 33 Bedford
Sq June 17 1843. To: John Barker Esq? I return your paper as I am not the Senior Judge on the circuit. It is true that I have been longer on the bench than Lord Abinger…… Additional Info: Narrow black border. Lord Abinger - James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger (1769 - 1844) judge. He entered the Inner Temple he was called to the bar in 1791. He first entered parliament in 1819 as Whig member for Peterborough, representing that constituency with a short break (1822-1823) until 1830 when he was elected for the borough of Malton. He became Attorney-General, and was knighted in 1827. He was appointed lord chief baron of the Exchequer in 1834 and presided in that court for nine years. He was raised to the peerage as Baron Abinger in 1835. Signature: Patterson Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $112.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10057 From: Galloway 37 Grosvenor Sq. December
21 1842 To: Edmund Lodge In my communication of yesterday I (meant to) give the name of my brother's daughter as Mary Caroline, I may have given the name as Mary Jane Additional Info: Randolph Stewart, 9th Earl of Galloway (1800 - 1873) Edmund Lodge (1756-1839) editor of Lodge's Peerage Signature: Galloway Condition: good/fair Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10058 From: Hannah The Vicarage, Brighton January
1882 To: Walford My Dear Walford, This is the article I promised you for your Antiquarian Magazine. Please let me have a proof as I can by no means trust my own handwriting . Additional Info: Imprinted letterhead The Vicarage, Brighton . Rev John Julius Hannah was Vicar of Brighton from 1888-1907 and Dean of Chichester from 1907-1929. Magazine article writer, (Antiquarian Magazine), and books Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Hannah Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10059 From: O H Jennings Longfield Rectory, Kent
June 14 1872. To: Mr Walford Responding to Walford's request for more information on several places/people Additional Info: Kent Longfield rectory is mainly built of the same hewn flint as the Parish Church. Parts of the building date back to a monastery mentioned in the Domesday Book. There are Jennings that were rectors. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Jennings Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10060 From: Rev. A. V. Walters Westgate, Winchester
March 3rd 1871 To: Edward Walford Enclosing 2s:6d in postage stamps toward the good cause expoused by Lady Emma , and discussing Paris Additional Info: Written in pencil - the Rev. A. V. Walters of Winchester, probably Alfred Walters, Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Walters Condition: good Pages: 3 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $184.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10061 From: William Brodrick, United University
Club Nov 6th, 1854 To: Lodge's Peerage Wm Broderick begs to forward to the Publishers of Lodge's Peerage the following corrections fot 1855 under Viscount Midleton. 1. The true redidence of His Lordship is now 65 Eaton Place. 2. JS Scott Esq husband of the Honrbl Louisa Scott died in July 1854. 3.The Honrble Frances Tolley, widow of Major Genl A.D Tolley died in Dec 1853 4. William Brodrick esq.. has a daughter Augusta Luisa born Oct 22 1854 Additional Info: Reverend William John Brodrick, 7th Viscount Midleton (1798-1870) William Brodrick, 8th Viscount Midleton (1830-1907) Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $106.25 |
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| Ref. No. 10062 From: Talbot de Malahide Malahide Castle,
Co. Dublin (printed letterhead) 8th Dec 1880 To: Walford I have received your letter and am sorry to hear that the proprietor of the Antiquary which you conducted so well has ?? So badly. I have written to withdraw my subscription. We are in a dreadful state here, I ?? On the eve of a revolution - The ?? Are weak, cowardly and are if anything ...... Additional Info: Small stain and pencil marks - James Talbot, 4th Baron Talbot of Malahide FRS (1805-1883), was an Anglo-Irish Liberal politician and amateur archaeologist. In 1832 Talbot was elected to the House of Commons for Athlone, but did not contest the 1835 general election. He succeeded his father as fourth Baron Talbot of Malahide in 1850 and in 1856 he was created a peer of the United Kingdom as Baron Talbot de Malahide, in the County of Dublin. He was also an amateur archaeologist, active member of the Royal Archaeological Institute, Fellow of the Royal Society and the Society of Antiquaries. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Malahide Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $153.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10063 From: Lord Sligo, Sept 20th, 1847 To: Lodge's
Peerage, Mr. Lodge lord Sligo returns the sheet of Lodge's Peerage containing his family as directed by mr Lodge… and containing corrections Additional Info: slightly faded, but readily readable. - Lord Sligo - George John Browne, 3rd Marquess of Sligo (1820-1896) raised to peerage in 1845 on the death of his father Howe Peter Browne, 2nd Marquess of Sligo (1788-1845) Edmund Lodge (1756-1839) editor of Lodge's Peerage Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10064 From: William Grey, 9th Earl of Stamford
Inprinted Letterhead The Mount, Guildford, Surrey , also written 30 Drayton
Gardens 24 Nov 1894 To: Lodge's Peerage The only office I hold or have ever held in the church is that of Diocesan Rector in the London Diocese. I am not certain that any such Rectors are accustomed to use the title of reverend . A confusion may easily have arisen between myself on the one hand and my father (the 8th Earl) on the other. They were both in Priests orders. My marriage will not be solemnized in time to appear in the 1895 Peerage. Additional Info: Inprint of The Mount, Guildford, Surrey (now a block of flats), 24 Nov 1894 Imprint in Welsh, including crest with dragon - William Grey, 9th Earl of Stamford (1850-1910),married in 1895 Penelope, daughter of Rev. Charles Theobald (1865-1959). Harry Grey, 8th Earl of Stamford (1812-1890) Signature: Stamford Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10065 From: John Singleton Printed Letterhead
12 Ormonde Terrace, Primrose Hill, Regents Park, London Dec 14th 1866 To:
Edward Walford. Requesting autograph(s) from Edward Walford. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Singleton Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $121.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10066 From: Berkeley Paget Excise Office July
25th 1834 To: Lodge's Peerage If the corrections I am forwarding to you In a late edition of your work I believe you have killed Lord Guillamore - he is in perfect health. Additional Info: Standish O'Grady, 1st Viscount Guillamore PC (1766 - 1840) from Cahir Guillamore, County Limerick, served as Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland for a number of years. He was created Viscount Guillamore by a patent of January 28 1831. Signature: Paget Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $152.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10067 From: Ashby Smith 8 Church Row Hampstead
Feb 20th 1883 To: Mr. Walford Refers to Queen Pomare Additional Info: Probably Queen Pomare IV (1827-77) of Tahiti. Due to nature of question writer is probably an acquaintance of Walford Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage biographer publisher writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Ashby Smith Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $153.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10068 From: Lilford Oundle (postal frank mark)
September 4th, 1879 (postal frank mark) To: Messrs Hurst and Blackett, 13
Gt Marlborough St, London Additional Info: Front of envelope, stamp removed, postmark Oundle, September 4th, 1879. To Messrs Hurst and Blackett, 13 Gt Marlborough St, London, From 'Lilford'. Hurst and Blackett were publishers of history, geography, the monarchy etc. Mounting mark on back. Thomas Littleton Powys, 4th Baron Lilford (1833-1896), aristocrat and ornithologist. Lilford was one of the founders of the British Ornithologists' Union in 1858 and its President from 1867 until his death. His books included Notes on the Birds of Northamptonshire and Neighbourhood (1895) and Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands. Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $93.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10070 From: Rollo To: Lodge's peerage, Messrs
Hurst and Blackett Publishers, 13 Great Marlborough St, London W1 Additional Info: Envelope front to Lodge's peerage, stamp removed, from Lord Rollo - either William Rollo, 9th Lord Rollo (1809-1852) or more likely John Rogerson Rollo, 10th Lord Rollo (1835-1916) Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $96.25 |
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| Ref. No. 10071 From: James Herbert Sweeney, Downside College
(Catholic Seminary) Dec 24th 1856 To: Walford Perhaps in my letter of yesterday in which I promised to use my influence in your interest with Bishops Brown and Ullathorne, I omitted to impress my own convictions of your fitness for the office of Catholic Inspector of Schools. I feel quite sure from my knowledge of you as a catholic and as skilled in Education that your appointment would be most satisfactory and I know of no person better qualified than yourself for the office. I wish you every success with kindest regards and all the compliments of the season to Mrs Walford. Additional Info: Small Flower Imprint, letter from JHS to Walford from Downside College (Catholic Seminary) Dec 24th 1856. Regarding Catholic Inspector of Schools. Possibly son of the Captain James Sweeney, one of the officers on St Helena at the time of Napoleon's imprisonment, who died young, leaving a son James, who was taken to Downside College. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Sweeney Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $153.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10072 From: C Roach Smith, Strood juxta Rochester,
June 3rd 1858 To: William Bell I conclude you got the volume on vocabularies safe… goes on to discuss various journals, publication fees etc. Additional Info: Address on back. Stamp has been removed. Postal franks of Rochester, Strood, London. Red mark from a seal - Charles Roach Smith (1806-1890) archaeologist, elected fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London (1836), and the London Numismatic Society (1837). Smith was a founding member of the British Archaeological Association(1843). In 1844 he reported to the Royal Numismatic Society a find of gold coins in St. Martin's Churchyard, and became the primary expert in Roman coinage from London sites. Dr William Bell archaeologist, publisher, author, was a founding member of the Surrey Archaeological Society, held at Kingston upon Thames on 30 June 1854. He presented a paper at the first AGM entitled On the Kingston Morasteen, or Coronation Stone, with Illustrations from Stone Monuments in this country, and those of various Continental nations . Signature: Roach Smith Condition: good Pages: 4 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $215.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10073 From: Admiralty - Somerset House Anchor
Imprinted letterhead Nov 12th, year? To: Editor of County Families Discusses that Sir Alex Armstrong would feel obliged to have the corrections inserted in the next edition of the County Families, as the present edition is somewhat inaccurate Additional Info: Sir Alexander Armstrong (1818-1899), born Donegal, Ireland, was a naval surgeon, explorer, and author who from 1850-1854 sailed the arctic on HMS Investigator under the command of Robert John Le Mesurier McClure in search of the lost expedition of explorer Sir John Franklin. His account of the voyage, Personal narrative of the discovery of the north-west passage, was published in London in 1857. Condition: good Pages: 3 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $190.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10074 From: Jervis 4 St. James Place, London Feb
28th, 1860 To: Lodge's Peerage The Hon W M Jervis will be obliged to the Editors of Lodge's Peerage by their inserting in their next edition under the title of Viscount of Vincent the fact that the surviving children of the Honrble William Jervis Jervis were raised to the rank and procedures of Viscounts children in Feby 1860. Additional Info: Edward Jervis Jervis, 2nd Viscount St Vincent (1767-1859) father of Carnegie Robert John Jervis, 3rd Viscount St Vincent (1825-1879). Carnegie married Lucy Charlotte BASKERVYLE-GLEGG, 1848 Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $106.25 |
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| Ref. No. 10075 From: Lord Cowper, Wrest Park, Ampthill
imprinted logo Aug 6th, 1861 To: Lodge's Peerage Lord Cowper begs to enclose the page in the new edition of Lodge's Peerage which he has corrected Additional Info: Wrest Park is a country estate located near Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England. It comprises Wrest Park House, a Grade I listed country house, and Wrest Park Gardens, formal gardens surrounding the mansion. Wrest Park House was built in 1833-39 inspired by 18th century French chateaux; it has some of the earliest Rococo revival interiors in England. Francis Thomas de Grey Cowper, 7th Earl Cowper (1834 - 1905) was a politician who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1880 to 1882. Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $103.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10076 From: AWB Greville Imprinted address, 45
Sussex Gardens, Hyde Pk Tuesday 26th may 1873 To: Walford Sir, In accordance with your wish I beg to return the paper enclosed corrected Additional Info: blue paper small hole- Algernon W.B. Greville, County Longford Landowners Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Greville Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $131.87 |
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| Ref. No. 10077 From: Dr. Babington, 31 George St. June
22 1861 To: Walford Dr. Babington requests Mr Walford's acceptance of the accompanying volume of Passing Thoughts Additional Info: Thomas Babington - Author of Passing Thoughts - Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $133.12 |
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| Ref. No. 10078 From: George John Danvers Butler, Swithland
Hall, Mount Sorrel, Loughborough Nov 5th 1858 To: Lodge's Peerage Gentlemen, I return you the Peerage sheet relative to my family which is quite correct although it would be better to.. Additional Info: Imprinted logo crown and dragons - George John Danvers Butler, 5th Earl of Lanesborough (1794 - 1866) - Mount Sorrel is 7 miles from Leicester on the road to Loughborough. Swithland Station, which was never completed, was to be provided at the insistence of the Earl of Lanesborough whose land the railway passed through. He was resident at the nearby Swithland Hall. Condition: fair Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $123.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10079 From: GH Lewes 16 Blandford Square - printed
header. 15 June 1861 On my return from Italy last night I found among a heap of letters yours with the proof, which I now return, corrected, hoping it is not too late for your purpose. Additional Info: George Henry Lewes (1817-1878) philosopher and literary critic. He is notable as the extramarital partner of the novelist Mary Ann Evans, better known by her pen name of George Eliot, with whom he lived from 1854 until his death. He lived with George Eliot (1819-1880) between 1860-63 at 16 Blandford Square. Signature: Lewes Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $181.25 |
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| Ref. No. 10080 From: Mark H Mk? Regents Pk Nov 21 1870
To: To HH Cauty (Horace H Cauty) Thanking for the receipt and stating he will have very much pleasure in doing his part. Additional Info: To HH Cauty (Horace H Cauty,) Secretary, [Royal Society of British Artists]. illustrator. Some smudging of text on page 2 Signature: Mk Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10081 From: William Morley Punshon, Printed letterhead
- Wesleyan Mission House, Bishopsgate Street, Within, London. Jan 31st 1878.
...If you can help me complete my collections I shall be obliged. Additional Info: William Morley Punshon (1824-1881) was an English Nonconformist. He became famous as a preacher and was ordained at Manchester in 1849 and for the next nineteen years travelled in several circuits, including some of those in London. In 1868 he went to Chicago as the representative of the Wesleyan Methodist conference, and settling in Canada did much to advance the cause of his denomination. He was five times president of the Canadian conference. He returned to England in 1873 was elected president of conference 1874 and in 1875 one of the missionary secretaries. He published several volumes of sermons, and a book of verse entitled Sabbath Chimes (1867 new edition 1880). Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: 4.5x7 to 7x9 inch $183.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10082 From: W Jerdan Grove House 17 Nov no year
To: D'Almaine - probably D'Almaine & Co musical instrument manufacturer.
A young friend of mine in whose welfare I am very much indebted wants
to make trial of a musical publishing shop with the view of pursuing that
line hereafter and making it the means of a livelihood by and by. His name
is Octavius Hunt. He is very acute and clever; Pray oblige me by advising
or helping Additional Info: Previously mounted, with pencil address 35 Jiany
Terrace, Blackfriars Lane, Brampton . - William Jerdan (1782-1869), journalist
on the staff of the Morning Post, the Pilot, the British Press, the Satirist.
Editor of the Sheffield Mercury and other provincial prints. He wrote the
Biographical Memoirs for Fisher's National Portrait Gallery of Illustrious
and Eminent Personages of the Nineteenth Century. In 1826 Jerdan became
a member of the Royal Society of Antiquaries; and he helped found the Royal
Society of Literature. Signature: Jerdan Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $125.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10083 From: William Stebbing, The Times, Printing
House Sq ,To: Dear Sir If Shaker's? letter is in form of a short paragraph, might be interesting Additional Info: Printed letterhead The Times 1788 Printing House Square. in a circular motif. - William Stebbing (1831-1926), journalist and author. Scholar of Lincoln College, Fellow of Worcester College, Oxford. Nearly 30 years on the staff of The Times as leader writer, and second to Mr. Delane in editorship. Signature: stebbing Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $127.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10084 From: Edmund Boger St Saviours March 15th
1845 To: Walford I think of standing for the headmastership of the Surrey County Would you give me a testimonial?. Additional Info: Edmund Boger (c1822 -1895) B.A. Oxon, Clergyman Church of England - Hon Canon of Rochester Cathedral, Head Master of St Saviours Grammar School - St Saviour's Grammar School was a free grammar school located in the borough of Southwark, south of the River Thames in London, England. Probably the most famous alumnus from the first hundred years was John Harvard, after whom Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts was named. Canon Edmund Boger was headmaster there from 1859 to 1895. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Boger Condition: good Pages: 4 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $215.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10085 From: Alex H Ross, 9 Upper Berkeley St March
11th - no year. I have a picture of the 1st Marquis Cornwallis by Hoppner,
and if you like to call between 11 and 1 Saturday I shall be very ready
to show it you so that you may judge whether yours is a portrait of that
nobleman. My time is a good deal taken with parliamentary and other work
but I will try and call some day to see your picture Additional Info: black
border - Embossed Crest of the British Government version of the Royal Arms
containing the motto of English monarchs Dieu et mon droit (God and my right)
- minor marks on front page - Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis,
2nd Earl Cornwallis (1738 - 1805), British military commander and colonial
governor. In the American War of Independence he was defeated in 1781 by
a combined American-French force at the Siege of Yorktown. He served as
Governor-General of India,and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Signature: Ross Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $127.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10086 From: Mr. Richardson-Gardner, 46 Sussex
Gardens, Hyde Park (printed letterhead) ,To: Editor of The Times To The Editor, The Times, With Mr. Nicholson-Gardner's Compliments Additional Info: Black border, Contains printed crest with motto Pretio Prudentia Praestat (Prudence Exceeds Reward) and Nil Desperandum (Do not Despair) - possibly the motto of the Morrison family. Condition: good Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $106.25 |
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| Ref. No. 10087 From: M Burgess No address Jan 29th no year
(probably 1820s) To: Thomas Wilkinson, Old Elvet. I jave this morning had the comfort of receiving the enclosed which I send for your perusal. I beg my kind compliments to Mrs. Wilkinson. Additional Info: Roughly cut page that might have been cut from a larger page. No text appears to be missing. - Reverse is addressed to Thos Wilkinsn Esqr, Old Elvet - Thomas Wilkinson was part of a large and well established north east family, Thomas Wilkinson being an Alderman of Durham. He was Mayor in 1804 and 1810. Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $113.75 |
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| Ref. No. 10088 From: GWE Russell 18 Wilton Street, S.W.
(printed letterhead) April 23rd, no year. To: Walford. Your letter was slightly delayed having been addressed to Chester St. I thank you for your enclosures and am sorry to hear that you have been so shabbily treated. However its an ill wind &c and the fact that you are not to write my uncle's life will be an advantage to ... who are bringing out a series of Prime Ministers of Queen Victoria, and have sought my good offices on behalf of W Stuart Reid who has undertaken my uncle. Additional Info: George William Erskine Russell PC (1853 - 1919) was a Liberal Party politician in the United Kingdom. Member of Parliament for Aylesbury 1880-1885 and Biggleswade 1892-1895. Parliamentary Secretary to the Local Government Board 1883-1885 as Under-Secretary of State for India from 1892-1894 and Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department from 1894-1895. He was also an Alderman on London County Council from 1889-1895. He was appointed a Privy Counsellor in 1907. Author, biographer writer on religious themes. Edward Walford (1823-1897) editor of Lodge's Peerage, biographer, publisher, writer and compiler of reference works. Ordained priest in 1847. Editor of Once a Week 1859-65; Gentleman's Magazine 1866-8. Works include County families of the United Kingdom (1860) and Windsor peerage (1890). Signature: Russell Condition: good Pages: 4 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $187.50 |
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| Ref. No. 10089 From: 17 Melton Dr? March 10th, no year
To: William Bell I talked to Mr Bosanquet on the subject of your work
- he is of the opinion that the matter cannot be arranged until it has been
made the subject of a resolution at the next meeting of your council when
he will then give one Additional Info: On lines very light blue paper (lines
run vertically) - To William Bell, archeologist, March 10th, no year, refering
to Mr Bosanquet - possibly R. C Bosanquet - eminent classical archaeologist,
Robert Carr Bosanquet (1870-1935), director of the British School of Archaeology
in Athens and first Professor of Classical Archaeology at Liverpool. Dr
William Bell archaeologist, publisher, author, was a founding member of
the Surrey Archaeological Society, held at Kingston upon Thames on 30 June
1854. He presented a paper at the first AGM entitled On the Kingston Morasteen,
or Coronation Stone, with Illustrations from Stone Monuments in this country,
and those of various Continental nations . Condition: good Pages: 2 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $147.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10090 From: Jerry Fulham? Admiralty 14 June 1833
To: Kitchener If your clerk will attend here on Wednesday next at 12 O'clock the error in the dest. of William Naylor shall be explained. Additional Info: Minor tear and marks. Signature: Yes Condition: gppd Pages: 1 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $142.00 |
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| Ref. No. 10091 From: M Nosanquit? Lomberd Street
5th May 1858 To: Dear Sirs Discussing what is and should be happening at the Chronological Society and discusses a paper from the Revd Dunbar. Additional Info: Chronological Society is probably the Antiquarian and Chronological Society of London Signature: Yes Condition: good Pages: 3 Approx Size: up to 4.5x7 inch $137.00 |
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