Proprietor 1817 (5 results)

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3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. He begins: 'You would see that we found room for an extract from the Camden Society report in last week's Chronicle'. He asks Nichol to 'find space for the enclosed letter in the Gentleman's Magazine'. He is 'acquainted with the pedigree in question', but does not think that 'Sir Bernard Burke's statements are in all cases to bee relied upon'. The letter continues: 'I do not know whether you are in Mr Potter's secrets. His first volume, so long looked for, seems no nearer publication now than it was when first announced.' Thompson has 'received applications to undertake the republication' of Nichols's 'grandfather's work' [John Nichols (1745-1826)], but has 'several times declined to do so'. He concludes: 'It would be well if Mr Potter brought out a volume or part, if he wishes to retain the good wishes of his subscribers'.

Letter One: 4pp., 12mo. Bifolium. With decorative letterhead in red. Very good, on lightly-aged paper. Addressed to 'My dear Old DD' and 'E. D. Davis'. He realises that Davis is in 'a precious state of mind', and will only send 'a few lines to exchange domestic greetings of kindliness & good fellowship from the circle of Balham to the Square in N'Castle - the waters of the Thames mingle with those of the Tyne'. A few words put to music follow, with a lighthearted quotation from the novel 'Valentine Vox': 'Mynheer Vandunk who never got drunk - sipped brandy & water gaily, "cold without", Railly!' He concludes: '"Cold Without & Warm within" Wishing you & yours all the enjoyment due at this festive demise of the old year 1863 & continued prosperity with the birth of the New Year 1864'. Postscript: 'Have you or Mrs D. been robbing Noah's Ark? We'll try to consume it - the contents I mean. Not the ark or hamper. [signed] T G R'. The words 'Business Bad' alone on reverse of second leaf. Letter Two: 4pp., 12mo. Bifolium. Diagonal section cut away from both leaves, with loss of text; otherwise good on lightly-aged paper. Addressed to 'My dear Old DD'. He begins by discussing 'a great big chesnut mare' which has been 'placed at my disposal for paying her keep': 'I don't know anything of her fencing qualities but shall find out in a day or so - al about it'. He is 'waiting till the end of the hunting season' before writing: 'I don't consider this a letter only an intermezzo or parenthesis'. He has been 'suffering from pains in the back (beginning with lumbago) & in the legs, to such an extent that I can scarcely walk erect - Whats the remedy? My Northern Esculapius - Eh?' He concludes: 'When are you coming to town? You'll miss all the parts if you don't come soon - We must! We shall! We Will! have one more run. And become gay. And become gay become gay to make our vitals good!!!' He ends with a few bars setting these final words to music, and signs 'T'.

A nice item relating to a famously secretive and influential society. See Taylor's entry in the Oxford DNB (Ferrar is not to be confused with the Dean of Canterbury Frederic Farrar, who was an Apostle). 2pp, 12mo. On bifolium. Sixteen lines, very neatly written. On aged and creased paper, with part of the leaf torn away at top left (not affecting text). Folded for postage. Addressed to 'Tom Taylor Esqre. / 8 Richmond Terrace / Whitehall / S.W.' and signed 'Fredc: Ferrar. / Genl. Manager.' Headed 'Cambridge Conversazione Socy.' Begins: 'Dear Sir, / Your order to hand this day for above Dinner for Wednesday next June 14th. will have my best attention. Covers will be laid for 24 persons, and although the late inclement weather has seriously affected the prices of Dessert articles, I will endeavour to keep the price to 16s/. per head; but I may have to make it 17s/6d. - The Wines &c. will be charged as last year, - the a/c sent for my guidance must be that of a previous dinner, as there appears to be some discrepancy in figures. I will also arrange for the hire of an Omnibus.' Postscript: 'Dinner 1/2 past 6 for 7 o'clock.'.