Bateson Sir Robert (5 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. The lease is signed and sealed by both parties. Crease folds. Else very good. Signed by Author.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. J.P. Neale (illustrator). A fine original black and white antique engraving from Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales and Scotland. This fine engraving was drawn and published by J.P. Neale 1818-1829. Ilustration comes with separate page of descriptive text. This illustration being a fine exterior view of Langley Park in the County of Buckinghamshire, titled and dated. Size approx 6 x 5" (16.5 x 13cm). Ready for framing.

Both items in good condition, lightly aged and worn. Bateson's letter is 3pp., 4to. On a bifolium, addressed on reverse of second leaf to 'Sir Robert Bateson Harvey Bart. | Langley Park | near Uxbridge Bucks | England'. Docketted on same page: 'Harvey Bateson | Barbadoes | Recd after his Death | Apl. 1805'. He conveys the news of his appointment, thanks his uncle, and reports: 'We are waiting in expectation of a Spanish War and as the Amelia sails will I dare say we shall make something'. He has been obliged to draw on his uncle, 'as my mess will cost me a great Deal [.] Sir Samuel Hood was married the other day To Miss McKenzie a Daughter of Lord Seaforths and appears to be very happy at last he has every reason to be so - we had great rejoicing for several days on board the different ships'. He expresses regret on leaving HMS Centaur, and considers himself 'fortunate in having escaped the Fever but more people die merely through Fear having such a bad account of the West Indies they imagin they must die so they go to bed and are off in 2 days such is the case with a great many'. A postscript conveys the worrying news: 'I have joined the Amelia she is very sickly having Lost 120 men by the Fever - but do not mention it to my Mother as it will distress her very much'. The copy document is 2 pp., folio. On a bifolium docketted on reverse of second leaf: 'A Copy of Harvey Bateson's Apointmt. [sic] to be Lieutenant on the Board the Amelia | 7th. day of Novr. 1804'. It begins: 'In pursuant of directions from Saml Hood Esqr Commodore and commander in chief of His Majestys Ships and Vessels employed and to be employed at Barbadoes the Leward Islands &c. &c. &c. | dated this seventh daya of November 1804 we have examined Mr Harvey Bateson, who appears to be more than Twenty One Years of age, and has been to Sea, more than Six Years, in the Sips and Quality as Undermentioned.' A table giving details of his service on HMS Serius and HMS Centaur follows. 'He produceth Journals kept by himself in theh Serius and Centaur and Certificates from Captains Littlehales Maxwell Shipley and Richardson of his dilgence Sobriety and obedient to command he can Splice Knot, reef a Sail, work a Ship in sailing, Shift his Tides, Keep a Reckoning of a Ship's way by plain sailing and Mercator, Observe by theh Sun or Star, find the Variation of the Compass, and is Qualified to do his duty as an Able Seaman and a Midshipman | Given Under our Hands on board the Centaur Carlisle Bay Barbadoes 7 Novr. 1804'.

2pp., 4to. In good condition, lightly-aged, folded into packet. 34 lines of text. He begins by expressing his pleasure on Bateson's 'kind attention in naming me one of the God Fathers to your little Boy' [the future Conservative MP Robert Bateson (1816-1843)]. He next turns to the agricultural crisis: 'The accot. you give me of the state of the North of Ireland is very distressing under these circumstances. I feel no inclination to witness it by visiting my Estate there this Summer. I assure you there has been much distress also in this Country few Gentlemen indeed have been paid the whole of their Rent & some of my friends have been obliged to occupy their Farms themselves, but within the last fortnight from what cause I cant say theh Price of Wheat has risen considerably & our Farmers begin to smile & enquire about Farms to let & I trust in less than a Twelve Month all will be well again'. He reports that the 'Price of Landed Estates has fallen with us from the Scarcity of Money'. He wonders how things stand in Ireland: 'I thought with you about the Property Tax, but I feel the comfort now of its being repeal'd perhaps'. He has observed 'the Inquisitorial & insufferable tendeny of its being a Commission', and hopes 'Ministers will never be driven to adopt it again'. He reports that his son Robert has 'gone on a sporting excursion to Scotland', adding 'He has not the same itch for travel thaht I had at his age'. He asks after 'the Dunns' and 'the Hamills, and asks to be remembered to 'yr Uncle William & with my best regards to Mrs. Bateson'.

Hertford's Letter: 1p., 4to. Bifolium. Addressed on reverse of second leaf, with broken seal in read wax, 'To | Sir Robert B. Harvey Bt'. In good condition, lightly aged, with closed tear caused by breaking open of seal. Reads: 'The dissolution of Parliament will I trust apologize for the liberty I take in requesting the continuance of your friendly offices in the county of Antrim, but I cannot apply for a new favor without expressing my obligations for those already conferred, and of assuring you that I remain most truly, Sir, Your faithful & very humble Servant'. Copy of Bateson-Harvey's reply. 1p., 4to. Good, on lightly-aged paper. He writes that he has already written to his agent in Antrim, 'to support with my Interest the return of the late members', and that he flatters himself that 'this will meet your Lordships wishes'. Hertford had represented Antrim County between 1768 and 1776.