Handwritten Signed Note by Arthur (4 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good-. Remains of prior mounting on the reverse. Folded for mailing. ; Handwritten note. Approx. 4 1/2" wide by 7 1/4", on two sides. Signed Arthur Helps. With the embossed crest of Privy Council Office. Handwritten date 2nd October 1865. To Bailey Denton, in its entirety: "Many thanks for your letter. You will be glad to hear, though at present it is private, that the form of Prayer goes down to the Queen on Thursday.".

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Typed letters folded for mailing. One letter and the notecard show remains of prior mounting on rear blanks. ; Two typed signed letters, one page and two pages, approx. 4 1/2" wide by 7, each with printed heading 115A Harley Street, W. Dated 9th March 1912 & 20th April 1912. Purple text on blue paper, signed Arthur Pinero in black ink. First letter begins: "I am greatly obliged to you for your letter of Feb. 21st, in which you tell me of the formation of the 'Pinero Club' in San Francisco, ." Handwritten signed note, one page on mourning paper (stiff card) , approx. 3 1/2" wide by 4 1/2", printed letterhead Stillands, Chiddingfold, Godalming, handwritten 2nd Aug 1914: "Unfortunately I am not in London just now, and cannot, therefore, have the pleasure of seeing you. ." Included is an original black-and-white photograph, 3 1/2" by 4 1/2", professionally mounted to photographer's backing: photographed by Alfred Ellis, 20, Upper Baker St. , N. W. Included is a postally sent envelope addressed to Edwin A. Elsbach Esq. , 3127 Washington Street, San Francisco, California, U. S. A.

Condition: Very Good. Original Note dimensions 80mm x 170mm. Delightfully personal handwritten note signed by Lt.-Gen. Arthur Richard Wellesley, Second Duke of Wellington: "Captain Hewett has my permission to fish at Hampton Court during the present season- June 1859. Wellington." The note was originally folded and has three crease lines and was at some point mounted on lightweight ivory card. /Lieutenant-General Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, KG, PC (1807Ğ1884) British soldier and politician. The eldest son of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, victor of Waterloo and Prime Minister, he succeeded his father in the dukedom in 1852 and held minor political office as Master of the Horse from 1853 to 1858. In 1858, he was made a Knight of the Garter./ Possibly Captain James Duff Hewett (1830-1865) son of Lt.-Col. William Hewett (1795Ğ1891) whose son, James Duff Hewett, served as a Captain in the New Zealand Wanganui Militia. James was killed by M_ori in February 1865 during the New Zealand Wars. His killers took a sword that had been carried by William Hewett at Waterloo. It was later recaptured and returned to the family. Further research may prove rewarding. Very good. Slight wear, slight creasing and marking with very small loss in crease. Signedes.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Folded. 1 3/4" piece of clear tape on reverse of one fold. ; Autograph note signed T. S. Arthur, one page, approx. 4 7/8" wide by 7 7/8", Phila. Jan 29, 186[9? ]. To Robt. Bonner Esq - "I send by express to-day 6 articles as follows 1 Ten Years After Marriage 2 One Day at a Time 3 In Danger . Please send check for $90 .".