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Verlag: London 1837, 1837
Anbieter: Harrison-Hiett Rare Books, Richelieu, Frankreich
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Addressed to an unidentified recipient, this signed letter concerns the appointment of an officer with hearing loss, which the Duke relates to his own experience of deafness. Like many exposed to the sound of artillery fire, the Duke of Wellington suffered from noise-related hearing loss. Subsequently he underwent a botched treatment which resulted in permanent deafness in one ear. This ALS is dated London, 16 April 1837. This was the year that Queen Victoria ascended the throne, and was written when the Duke was in his late 60s. Expected fold marks. Whole written in brown ink. 2pp. with integral blank leaf. 185 x 118 mm (7¼ by 4¾ inches).
Verlag: April November 1842., 1842
Anbieter: Bernard Quaritch Ltd ABA ILAB, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
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8vo bifolium, pp. 1 + 3 blank; creases where once folded; very good.Wellington does not object to her son switching to the Grenadier Guards 'if any officer of the same rank can be found to exchange with him'.2. Autograph letter signed ('Wellington') to Lady Emily Ponsonby née Bathurst ('My dear Lady Emily'). Stratfield Saye, 8 April 1842.8vo bifolium, pp. 3 + 1 blank; creases where once folded; very good.Wellington will put her son's name down for a commission in the Grenadier Guards, and has spoken with Sir George Scovell.Ponsonby became ensign in the 49th foot in December 1842 and lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards in February 1844.3. Autograph letter signed ('Wellington') to Lady Emily Ponsonby née Bathurst ('My dear Lady Emily'). London, 8 November 1842.8vo bifolium, pp. 1 + 3 blanks; creases where once folded; very good.Wellington is pleased with the report on her eldest son; as soon as he hears the results of the Sandhurst examinations 'not a moment will be lost in making these arrangements in his favour'.
Verlag: Whitehall, December 15th, 1834, 1834
Anbieter: J. Patrick McGahern Books Inc. (ABAC), Ottawa, ON, Kanada
4to; 4 pp.; Written on first page; pp. 2-4 blank; two small tears at edge of second and third fold, not afffecting text; watermark: J Green & Son 1834. Signed by Wellington. "I have had the honor to lay before the King the Loyal and Dutiful Address, which accompanied your Lordship's letter to me of the 7th Instant, from the Provost, Magistrates, and Councellors of the Burgh of Hamilton, upon the subject of the formation of the Ministry; - And I have the satisfaction to inform your Lordship, that His Majesty was pleased to receive the same in the most gracious manner. .". (cgc.bx). Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, was born in Ireland and educated in England. He joined the British Army in I 787 and quickly rose through the ranks to become Field Marshall, and Britain's most accomplished soldier. After the Battle of Waterloo, Wellington used his leadership skills in the affairs of the state. He held many top Tory cabinet positions, including Prime Minister. The 19th century was a significant period of reform in British political history. Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869),was a British Conservative Whig politician who was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 1820. He was an impressive orator, and he was also an important statesman and Prime Minister. A particularly contentious issue at the time was the severe restrictions imposed on Roman Catholics, who represented the majority of the Irish population. In parliament, the Whigs championed the cause of the Irish, and Stanley spoke for the restoration of their civil and religious rights. The Tories opposed this proposition, until it was feared that Daniel O'Connell would lead Ireland in a civil war. The Catholic Relief Act was passed in I829, but action to bring about reform was slow, fueling further opposition and debate. Stanley was Chief Secretary for Ireland in Lord Grey's reform ministry, and he had a better understanding of the Irish situation than most members of parliament. Catholic emancipation was not accepted by the Tories, but it was clear that the collection of tithes from the impoverished and overwhelmingly Catholic population to support the bench of bishops in Church of Ireland was unfair. Following a heated debate on Irish church revenues, Stanley resigned the ministry on May 27th, 1834. William IV's increasing dissatisfaction with the Whig reformers caused him to dismiss the Melbourne ministry on November 14th, I834. He asked Sir Robert Peel to form a Tory government. Since Peel was travelling in Europe at the time, the Duke of Wellington, by then a close counselor of the King, formed the caretaker government, which he directed until Peel returned to England on December 10th, 1834. At Wellington's suggestion, Peel wrote to Stanley on December 9th, 1834, asking him if he would consider joining the new cabinet. Stanley refused; in his reply to Peel on December I Ith, I834, he stated that even as a former member of Grey's administration, he could share some opinions with Peel, but he would find it difficult to serve in a Tory cabinet, particularly one that included the Duke of Wellington as Foreign Secretary. Peel replied that he would hope to benefit from Stanley's impartial opinions out of office. A year later, Peel formed a new Conservative Party and Stanley was appointed Colonial Secretary. (Ref Alexander, James Edward. Memoirs of the Right Honorable Sir Robert Peel, Bart. London, Newby, 1842). Considering these events at the time this letter was written, it is interesting, more for what it doesn't say than for what it does. Addresses and petitions were regularly sent to the King from towns and boroughs in the kingdom, and this is Wellington's standard response of thanks to the administrators of the Burgh of Hamilton. The address was sent to the King on December 7th, 1834, two days before Stanley received Peel's offer to join his ministry. Wellington is replying on December 15th, 1834, but nowhere does he allude to the. events of the previous few days, which he would have seen. Stanley's refusal, Peel's investiture as Prime Minister, and the end of Wellington's caretaker position.
Verlag: W.H. Walker. [c.1815], 1815
Anbieter: Jarndyce, The 19th Century Booksellers, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hand-coloured glass print; sl. browning. In a 19thC frame, glazed; a few small chips to frame. 26 x 35cm. Not in BM; no copies located. A fine example of reverse printing on glass illustrating Britannia, sitting with the English lion beside her, holding out her arm to crown Wellington whose portrait (head & shoulders) sits within a laurel wreath above a staff draped with the French tricolour and inscribed 'Waterloo'. PLEASE NOTE: For customers within the UK this item is subject to VAT.
Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010
ISBN 10: 1453701508ISBN 13: 9781453701508
Anbieter: Der-Philo-soph, Viersen, NRW, Deutschland
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Gr.8° kart., Persönliche Widmung des Autors auf Vorsatz. Sehr schönes, innen wie außen sauberes Exemplar. 318 S. Englisch 600g.
Verlag: N. p. o. d.
Anbieter: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Österreich
Manuskript / Papierantiquität
Oblong 16mo. 1 page (4 lines). Addressed to "The Lord Mayor of London [.]". - With traces of old mounting on the verso, darkened due to glue. Added is a small collector's note.
Verlag: L.Tallis, London, 1840
Anbieter: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. A fine original steel engraved portrait, ca 1840, mounted and ready to frame. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of this eminent personage.
Verlag: [Peterborough], Wansford, 4. I. 1826., 1826
Anbieter: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Österreich
Manuskript / Papierantiquität
Oblong 8vo. 1 page. With seal. Addressed to the clergyman Henry Michell Wagner, who was vicar of Brighton and had been tutor to the Duke's sons, namely the Marquess of Douro and Lord Charles Wellesley. - Cut due to opening of the envelope, slight duststaining to margins. Includes a newspaper clipping.
Verlag: London, 1840
Anbieter: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Single Sheet. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. A fine miniature-type antique engraving. . Plate size 7 x 5 ins. Mounted and ready to frame. A fine opportunity to purchase a decorative and attractive portrait. WELLINGTON, ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF (OB. 1852) - An Antique Original Engraved Portrait. engraved circa 1840, splendid condition - over 180 years old.
Verlag: Bohn, London, 1890
Anbieter: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. A fine miniature-type antique engraving. . Plate size 7 x 5 ins. Mounted and ready to frame. A fine opportunity to purchase a decorative and attractive portrait.