455 BRIGHT (John, 1811-1889). Orator and Statesman. A.L.S. to H. Baker, Esq. I page, 8vo. Rochdale, 25th Feb., 1865. 456 8s 6d A.L.S. to W. Hepworth Dixon, the Historian and Traveller. I page, 8vo. Hanover Square, 20 May, 1868. Arranging an appointment. 6s 457 BROOME (William, 1689-1745). Translator of Homer, employed by Pope. Published Sermons and Poems. ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH POEM, consisting of 100 lines, on 6 pp., folio. N.D. Rare. The Poem begins: " I Content with Ease! Ambitions to despise. Come thou chaste maid, here ever let me stray £4 45 458 BROWN (Ford Madox, 1821-1893). Painter. A.L.S. to "Dearest Lucy." 4 pp., 8vo. Crumpsall, Oct. 24th, 1881. 459 18s 6d A very interesting letter chiefly concerning domestic and family matters, mentioning Hall Caine, the Novelist, and G. F. Watts, the Painter. The blue tights I remember saying ought to be sent back to you, then I thought I packed them up to bring with us, so that I can't say where they now are. The horse and lay-figures' head will be at Shield's I have no doubt. The tights, if not with you, or here, ought to be in that best chest-of-drawers which stood in my front studio at the Square, perhaps these will be at St. John's Wood. Caine has to-day sent me a proof of the sonnet for Gabriel Denver going into his new collection. He asks me if there might be in any MS. a variation for the 14th line, which certainly I have ever thought weak. I have left your letter at the Town Hall, and at this moment forget which of your children you wrote had been set wrong by the east wind; it must be anxious work with so many of Watts has not written but I expect soon to know someEtc. them. thing as to the Wharf. 1881. A.L.S. to the same. 3 pp., 8vo. Manchester, 30th Nov., 13s 6d An interesting letter on various subjects, mentioning G. F. Watts, the Artist, in connection with some business concerning repairs to his house. "I heard from Watts two days ago that he had written to Robinson to ask him if he and Russell were to go over the house. This was precisely what I had told him not to do, but as it seemed to be in answer to something R. had written to him I don't exactly know how far Watts has transgressed. "Can you tell me the name of the book Olive wants for Christmas? Emma is working at the Clothes for the doll. I really can't write with this pen so must say goodnight, with kisses for the chicks." 460 BROUGHAM (Henry Peter, Lord, 1778-1868). Lord Chancellor. A.L.S. to James Loch. 4 pp., 8vo. N.D., circa 1809. Concerning the political situation and Perceval's New Ministry. Mentions also W. Lowndes and the plan of Finance. Diplomatist, resident at A.L.S. to "Mr. Secretary £4 15S 462 BROWNE (Sir Richard, 1605-1683). the French Court of Charles I and II. Long." I page, folio. Paris, 27 Nov., 1649. Acknowledging the receipt of various letters, etc. Mentions Thos. Killigrew, Abraham Cowley, and others. Poet. A.L.S. to A. J. 463 BROWNING (Robert, 1812-1889). Munby, author of "Dorothy," and other Poems. 2 pp., 8vo. Warwick Crescent, June 12th, '82. Also envelope with autograph address and signature thereon. 464 465 £5 5s A most interesting letter concerning two books, one being Dorothy" by Mr. Munby, and some pictures. "I received the American Dorothy' which I read through once again, as if I might get still some new good out of a new printingand the very interesting Elsa' which delighted me as it has done yourself. You will find also photographs of the two pictures which had the The seated figure' had no such luck at the too uninteresting' and coarse consolatory as well as pleasant.” good fortune to please you. A.L.S. to the same. I pp., 8vo. ་ Athenæum Club, Feb. 14th, 1882. Also an envelope with autograph address and initials. £2 15S 'I congratulate the club, and especially myself and friends on your election yesterday. " The stupid mistake I made about the name arose from my having been occupied a minute before with an odd letter, requesting that I would figure somehow in a list of Friends to Cab drivers, whereof the requester was a Mr. Murphy, the name must have danced in my head for a few minutes longer." A.L.S. to Thos. Woolner, the sculptor and poet. 1 pp., 8vo. Warwick Crescent, June 20th, 1872. Also envelope bearing his signature. £4 IOS A charming letter written on paper bearing his coat of arms and motto. "Do you remember saying you should like to see the Velasquez plates ? Mrs. Ford desires me to assure you she will be happy to show you them whenever you please, suggesting that you should take luncheon with her on Sunday. "There is no end of pretty and choice things to see, and Mrs. Ford is a capital person to know into the bargain." 466 BUNBURY (Henry William, 1750-1811). Artist and Caricaturist. A.L.S. to John Bannister, Comedian. 3 pp., 4to, and autograph address on reverse. Keswick, Aug. 10th. £I IOS A long humorous letter. "I send you a nonsensical extempore song on the old subject of the Alphabet, tune Alley Croker: Great A, when the heat was extremely overbearing, Sir, One day drove out B, C, and D, in his Barouche an airing, Sir.'" 467 BURNS (Robert, 1759-1796). Scotch Poet. ORIGINAL MUSICAL SETTING BY IGNAZ BRULL, the German Composer and Pianist, to Burns' Poem, "Phillis mein Kind" (“ Phyllis, My Child "). The complete score, including words (in German) and a short footnote, all written and twice signed by Brüll. On 2 pp., folio. Vienna, Nov., 1891. £5 5s A very fine specimen, neatly written with all expression marks, etc. 468 BURNES (Sir Alexander, 1805-1841). Indian Political Officer, with the Army at Cabul and slain in the massacre. 3 A.L.S. to his Father, James Burnes, of which two were written from London and the third while "Lying in the Downs on board the ship Sarah." Together 8 pp., 4to. 16th May and Ist and 7th June, 1821. £1 58 A most interesting series of three letters to his father written when 16 years of age, and describing his passing of the East India Company's examination for a Cadetship, the arrangements for his impending departure for India and his first impressions of the Company and life on board the East Indiaman when about to sail, besides matters of family interest. The dinner we got yesterday was very grand, and I am quite astonished how we can live in such style for four months for only ninety guineas. We have majors, captains, lieutenants, and cadets of the East India Company; there are about ten cadets and four surgeons, eight or nine ladies about a thousand hens and ducks, twenty or thirty pigs, and about the same number of sheep." Etc., etc. 469 BURTON (Lady Isabel, 1831-1896). Authoress and Explorer. Wife of Sir Richard F. Burton. A.L.S. to Tinsley, the publisher. 1 pp., 8vo. N.D., circa 1862-4. £I IS Interesting letter on literary matters and as to the MS. of 'Dahomey being lost. " We are in a nice scrape. I got my letters to-day. The box containing the MS. of Dahome which we returned has been lost or stolen, and he has never received it, little thinking his two MSS. are in it. My husband is still annoyed about the Times. I have now the business of 3 letters to transact with you and want to get the Proverbs and my own book off." Etc. 470 BURTON (Sir Richard F., 1821-1890). Explorer and Scholar. Translated the "Arabian Nights." A.L.S., marked "Private," to Tinsley the Publisher. I page, 8vo. Prescot, 6th June, 1872. Mentioning" Unexplored Syria," etc. £I IS "Kindly send a copy for review to Dr. C. Carter Blake, Anthropological Institute. Please tell your man to collect all reviews for me-none of Paraguay reached me. Unexplored Syria' almost ready, but no hurry." 33 471 CAINE (T. H. Hall, born 1853). Novelist. A.L.S. 2 pp., 8vo. Greeba Castle, 2nd Aug., 1899. £I IS I fear it will not be possible for me to talk to the public on the subject of my new book. I have already repeatedly declined to do so, even upon the invitation of the leading London papers. "I am sorry that I must make the condition that nothing is to be published about my forthcoming work." Etc. 472 CALDERON (Philip H., 1833-1898). Famous Painter. R.A. Leader of the St. John's Wood School of Painters." A.L.S. to Eyre Crowe, the Historian. 2 pp., 8vo. Burlington House, 10th Apl., 1894. 18s Ah! getting old! I should say so! Since this last illness of mine, I feel as if I were a hundred years old, at least, and very weary of it all and longing to have it all over, and rest." Etc. 473 CAMBACERES (Jean Jacques Regis de, 1757-1824). Prince and Duke of Parma. Famous French Statesman. Second Consul under Bonaparte in 1799. L.S. to the "Citoyen Randon." 1 pp., 4to. Paris, 13 frimaire, an 2 (1794). Interesting letter discussing certain points in the legislative codes then being drawn up. Cambaceres took the principal part in the compilation of Napoleon's famous Civil Code. 474 CAMPAN (Mde. J. L. H. Genet. 1752-1822). French Authoress. Published Memoirs of Marie Antoinette." A.L.S. to "Madame la Comtesse." 2 pp., 8vo. Chateau de Trianon, 30th July. £1 IOS (Trans.) : It is with real sorrow that I am forced to tell you that I do not think you can count on obtaining the grace' which you are now soliciting. " Etc. 475 CANOVA (Antonio, 1757-1822). Italian Sculptor. A.L.S. to A. Mulazzari. I page, 4to. "Possagno, 21 Maggio, 1820." 15S 476 CARLYLE (Jane Welsh, 1801-1866). Wife of Thomas Carlyle, the Essayist and Historian. A.L.S. to Alexander Gilchrist. 7 pp., 8vo. 5, Cheyne Row, N.D. Indorsed in Alexander Gilchrist's Autograph, 31st July, 1861, Mrs. Carlyle." 488s A remarkably fine and lengthy letter wherein Mrs. Carlyle somewhat pathetically pours forth her many woes, complaining of the neglect and selfishness of her husband, and his continued unsociable habits, also of her servants, her friends and her own state of health. "A thousand thanks for your kind thought about us! tho' fated to remain a devout imagination' on your part. We are no longer on the Farm-House quest anything BUT! (as my maid says).' In fact, Mr. C. is become so enamoured of the retirement he enjoys-beside the waterbarrel-under that ten shillings worth of Calico, that I don't think a farmhouse even within a stonecast of the sea, warranted free from cocks, dogs, and donkies, would tempt his Imagination! And certainly on the principle of letting Well be '- letting sleeping Dogs lie 'and that sort of thing, for nothing in the world would I unsettle him, when he is so peaceable ! Just come and see the next time you are up! For myself the back court is by no means country-all the more, that he keeps it entirely to himself. I had made up my mind to go to Scotland for two or three weeks. Mr. C. having no objections to be left in charge of the new cook, who seemed both capable and trust-worthy. But when the new cook had been here just a month, something came to light about her bodily state which induced me to fetch Mr. Barnes to her, and he informed me that her life wasn't safe for a day and I must get her immediately into St. George's Hospital !!!! So ended my hopes of having at last entered into the possession of a Treasure.'. So I got a new housemaid and have been training the Welsh girl into a cook, with the assistance of Mrs. Newnham; who, before the education was completed, eloped from her husband and family and has been no more seen or heard of! That was the cruellest cut of all, for Mrs. Newnham had always been something to fall back upon in my household emergencies. I do so need a change. Your house seemed to be taken most perfect care of, but oh the noise of that stumping wooden leg! it gets up so early too! I went to see Fletcher the other night and found myself between Lewis and Miss Evans-by Destiny and not my own Deserving, at least Destiny in the shape of Frederick Chapman who arranged the thing. "Poor soul! there never was a more absurd miscalculation than her constituting herself an improper woman. She looks Propriety personified! Oh, so slow!" 477 A.L.S. to Mrs. Gilchrist. 2 pp., 8vo. Monday, N.D., circa 1861. £3 18s Concerning some debts between Mrs. Carlyle and Mrs. Gilchrist, and complaining that the latter apparently did not wish a visit from her friend. "I am puzzled to understand why you send me back these miserable debts without a word of answer to my Saturday's note about seeing you. I must take for granted from your silence that you would still rather be left aloneat least so far as I am concerned. You sent me a sovereign of which I spent only five and ninepence halfpenny. So there is owing you out of that, 14s. 24d. What wretched particulars to write about after so long a separation." |