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LOUIS-PHILIPPE, King of France [1773-1850] & MARIE-AMÉLIE of Naples and Sicily, Queen Consort [1782-1866].
Two manuscript notes in the Third Person in English.
Twickenham: July, 14, 1815 & July 29, 1816..
12mo. one-page each. (mounted on heavier paper). LOUIS-PHILIPPE, King of France [1773-1850] & MARIE-AMÉLIE of Naples and Sicily, Queen Consort [1782-1866]. Two manuscript notes in the third person, dated Twickenham, July, 14, 1815, and Twickenham, July 29, 1816. Both notes from the Duc and Duchesse d'Orléans are written from Twickenham, England, near the end of their exile. The Duke's letter in English presents his compliments to Messrs. (?) (crossed out), and asks that the recipient post some letters for him, five to France, one to Belgium, and one to Vienna. In her letter in French to Mr. Dickie (?), the Duchess a layette in a leather box and asks him to post two letters to Brussels and Copenhagen. Louis-Philippe fled France in 1793 and spent twenty-one years in exile in various parts of Europe and the United States. He returned to France during the reign of his cousin, Louis XVIIII, and was proclaimed King of France in 1830 (to 1848) following the overthrow of Charles X by the July Revolution.
$600 USD Book Number: elala5040 Order / Enquire

MACDONALD, Sir John Alexander [1815-1891] [First Prime Minister of Canada (1867-73 & 1878-90)].
Autograph Letter, Signed, dated Quebec, January 24, 1861, to G.H.Ryland, Montreal.
Quebec: 1861..
8vo. pp. 2 with integral blank. (horizontal & vertical folds). Reading: "There should be a presentation from the County Judge Mr. Fairfield who is ex officio Chairman of Quarter Sessions of the prevalence of the crime of maiming & shooting cattle in Prince Edward and a recommendation that a reward should be offered. This reward can only be offered for some specific act of killing & maiming & which should be deposed before the judge or some J.P. Rewards are at present only offered in Cases of Homicide or Arson.". At the time Macdonald was attorney-general for Canada West.
$2300 USD Book Number: elala5932 Order / Enquire

MACDONALD, Sir John Alexander [1815-1891] [First Prime Minister of Canada (1867-73 & 1878-90)].
Autograph Letter, Signed, marked 'Private', dated Toronto, April 3rd, 1856, to G.H.Ryland, Montreal.
Toronto: 1856..
8vo. pp. 1, with integral blank. (horizontal & vertical folds). With initialed cover, with seal & note mentioning an enclosure from the Duke of Argyll which is not present. Reading: "I enclose you the Duke of Argyll's letter -- and am glad to learn that there is some prospect of your long standing claims being adjusted. I shall take an early opportunity of enquiring as to the appt. of the other arbitrators." Over the course of many years MacDonald supported George Herman Ryland, Registrar of Montreal and former Clerk of the Executive Council for the Province of Lower Canada, in his efforts to obtain financial compensation from the government. Ryland's claim was based on a promise made to him by Lord Sydenham, the first Governor-General of the United Province of Canada (1841). At the time of this letter Macdonald was attorney-general for Canada West. George John Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll, a British Liberal politician who served as Lord Privy Seal (1852 and 1855) in the cabinet of Lord Aberdeen, and then as Postmaster General (1855-58) in Lord Palmerston's first cabinet, was a leading supporter of Ryland's case for financial compensation from the British Government. His son, the 9th Duke, best known as Marquess of Lorne, was Governor-General of Canada from 1878 to 1883.
$2600 USD Book Number: elala5933 Order / Enquire

MACDONALD, Sir John Alexander [1815-1891] [First Prime Minister of Canada (1867-73 & 1878-90)].
Autograph Letter, Signed, marked 'Private', on Dept. of Attorney General, U.C. letterhead (crossed out), dated Kingston, Oct. 16, 1865, to G.H.Ryland, Montreal.
Kingston: 1865..
8vo. pp. 2 p.l., with integral blank (horizontal & vertical folds). Reading: "I have done what I could, and have not yet been able to persuade Council to dispose of the matter. I will try again when we re-assemble at Ottawa...you will have early opportunities of seeing [Alexander Tilloch] Galt [Minister of Finance] with whom the initiative in money matters rests...". Over the course of many years MacDonald supported George Herman Ryland, Registrar of Montreal and former Clerk of the Executive Council for the Province of Lower Canada, in his efforts to obtain financial compensation from the government. Ryland's claim was based on a promise made to him by Lord Sydenham, the first Governor-General of the United Province of Canada (1841). At the time Macdonald was attorney-general for Canada West.
$2700 USD Book Number: elala5931 Order / Enquire

MACDONALD, Sir John Alexander [1815-1891] [First Prime Minister of Canada (1867-73 & 1878-90)].
Autograph Letter, Signed, on 'Crown Law Department, Upper Canada' crested stationery, dated 'Office of Minister of Justice', Ottawa, Feb. 3rd, 1868, to G.H.Ryland, Registrar, Montreal.
Ottawa: 1868..
4to. pp. 1 with integral blank. (horizontal & vertical folds). with initialed free-franked cover. Reading: "I beg leave to state that in my opinion you, as Registrar of Montreal, are an officer of the Local Government, and that by such Local Government your securities are to be approved." Over the course of many years MacDonald supported George Herman Ryland, Registrar of Montreal and former Clerk of the Executive Council for the Province of Lower Canada, in his efforts to obtain financial compensation from the government. Ryland's claim was based on a promise made to him by Lord Sydenham, the first Governor-General of the United Province of Canada (1841). At the time of this letter Macdonald held the portfolio of Minister of Justice and was in the second year of his first term as Prime Minister.
$3500 USD Book Number: elala5930 Order / Enquire

MACKELCAN, G (?).
Autograph poem, signed.
n.p.: 1895..
8vo. 3 pages on watermarked paper. MACKELCAN, G (?). Autograph poem, signed, dated At the Beach, 17 Sept. 1895, on watermarked paper, to William Murray Esq. at Athol Bank in Hamilton. 8vo. pp. 3, on 3 leaves. (horizontal & vertical folds, with small tears where folds meet). with envelope. A five-stanza poem addressed to Murray on the comfort he has given Mackelcan in his time of misfortune (perhaps an election defeat?). Reading in part: "Thanks to the Scots' Canadian Bard/ Who softens much my fall so hard/ By kindly word and pleasant rhyme/ And helps me pass the vacant time/ While blindfold I must sit and wait/ Whilst the uncertain hand of fate/ Shall once again my face restore/ And give my arm the strength of yore/ The rashness of youth should sometime cool/ Many will doubtless call me fool/ But when a fiery steed your stride/ Whose fleetness is its owner's pride/ How can you check the impulse wild/ To forget ahead of comrades mild.".
$125 USD Book Number: alysser196 Order / Enquire

MAITLAND, Sir Peregrine [1777-1854].
Autograph letter, signed.
Brighton: 1834..
4to. 2 pages. (staining, small hole with no loss of text). MAITLAND, Sir Peregrine [1777-1854] [Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada (1818-1828) & of Nova Scotia (1828-32)]. Autograph letter, signed 'P.Maitland', dated Brighton, Sept. 16, 1834, to Lady Sarah (Lennox) Maitland. Offering thanks for a volume of tracts. "I doubt not that I shall find the principles which you have advocated to be such, as I should rejoice to see more prevalent, than they are at present, among the people of this Country. Having laid my hands on some old papers, I enclose for your perusal my replies to two of the numerous addresses presented to me on my departure from Upper Canada, as they may have to show you, their opinions, which in these changeful times I have continued to entertain - Having read them I would thank you to destroy them.".
$300 USD Book Number: elala816 Order / Enquire

MAITLAND, Sir Peregrine [1777-1854].
Printed document, blanks filled in, signed.
York: 1813..
folio. one page. docket title on verso. (horizontal folds). MAITLAND, Sir Peregrine [1777-1854] [Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada (1818-1828) & of Nova Scotia (1828-32)]. Printed document, blanks filled in, signed, dated York, December 1, 1813. Authorizing the payment of John Powell, Esquire, Clerk of Assize's travel allowance of 53.6.8 pounds sterling.
$300 USD Book Number: elala815 Order / Enquire

MASHAM, Samuel, 1st Baron Masham [1678/9-1758].
Manuscript Document, Signed.
np: February 27, 1711..
one-page folio. (horizontal & vertical folds, soiled on verso). MASHAM, Samuel, 1st Baron Masham [1678/9-1758] [Courtier and Politician]. Manuscript document recording payment of £1600 pounds, signed 'Masham', dated February 27, 1711. Masham was a courtier in the court of Queen Anne and the husband of her favourite, Abigail Masham. He was promoted to Brigadier General in the army, and in 1710 entered politics. He was created Baron Masham of Oates in the county of Essex on Jan. 1, 1712.
$175 USD Book Number: elala5042 Order / Enquire

MASSEY, Eyre, First Baron Clarina [1719-1804].
Manuscript document, signed.
[cMontreal: 1767]..
folio. one page, verso blank except for statement of payment dated Montreal, July 10, 1767, signed by George Gillman, Deputy Pay Master, dated Montreal, July 10, 1767. (horizontal & vertical folds, margin ragged with short tears to folds - no loss). MASSEY, Eyre, First Baron Clarina [1719-1804] [British General]. Manuscript document, 'Acct. of Expences of His Majestys 27 or Inniskilling Regiment, incurred by Marches ordered between the 25 December 1765 and 24 June 1766', signed by Massey, undated [c1766-67]. Expenses of the 27th or Inniskilling Regiment incurred in various marches (between St. Ann and Quebec, Montreal and Quebec, Three Rivers to Montreal, &c.) commanded by Lieutenant General Warburton, Lieutenant Colonel Massey, Generals Thomas, Morris, Campbell, Hoper and Lees. Massey commanded the Niagara Expedition in 1759, the grenadiers at Montreal in 1760, at New York and Montreal (1763-69), and at Halifax (1766-80).
$400 USD Book Number: elala817 Order / Enquire

MASSEY, Raymond [1896-1983].
Typed letter, signed.
[London]: 1929..
4to. one page. (horizontal & vertical folds, light foxing). MASSEY, Raymond [1896-1983] [Canadian Actor]. Typed letter, signed, dated [London], December 14, 1929 on personal stationery. Massey advises Mr. F.A.Grover of London that he has had no involvement with the Bruton Street Club, despite newspaper announcements to the contrary.
$150 USD Book Number: elala818 Order / Enquire

McCORD, William King [1803-1858].
Autograph letter, signed.
Quebec: 1834..
8vo. 3 pages, with address & Postal Marking (Quebec DE 8 1834) on verso of third page. (horizontal & vertical folds, seal torn away from last leaf affecting a few words). McCORD, William King [1803-1858] [Judge of the Court of Circuits; Superior Court Judge]. Authograph letter, signed, dated Quebec, December 8, 1834, to his brother, John Samuel McCord [Father of David Ross McCord [1801-1865]]. Correspondence between the McCords relating to legal matters: ".you could hardly suppose that Mr. C. could have a cause to use such language with offensive intention, much less that he could do so without a cause. I may make bold to say that this view of the case has struck you since writing your letter; we will have to review that Bill of R. & A.Haddan accepted by you through Ferguson.".
$150 USD Book Number: elala812 Order / Enquire

MONCK, General George, first Duke of Albemarle [1608-1670].
Manuscript Document, Signed 'Albemarle'.
np: April 7, 1666..
4to. pp. 1, with integral leaf which is blank except for docket title. (horizontal & vertical folds, some light marginal soiling & dampstaining). MONCK, General George, first Duke of Albemarle [1608-1670] [Soldier and Politician]. Manuscript Document, Signed 'Albemarle', dated 7 April, 1666, addressed to the Commissioners of His Majesty's Ordnance. Warrant for the distribution to Lieut. Thomas Fleetwood of "Four Barrells of powder with a Double proportion of match out of his Majesties stores in the Tower of London for the use of my Regiment of his Majesties Foot Guards."
$799 USD Book Number: elala2186 Order / Enquire

MONCK, General George, first Duke of Albemarle [1608-1670].
Manuscript Document, Signed 'Albemarle'.
np: 19 October, 1666..
4to. pp. 1, with integral leaf which is blank except for docket title. (horizontal & vertical folds). MONCK, General George, first Duke of Albemarle [1608-1670] [Soldier and Politician]. Manuscript Document, Signed 'Albemarle', dated 19 October, 1666, addressed to John Lord Barclay and the rest of the Commissioners of His Majesty's Ordnance. Warrant for the distribution to Lieut. Col. Sir Charles Littleton of "six barrells of powder with bullet proportionable and matches proportionable to two barells of powder.for the use of his owne Company, Capn. Bonnetts (?) and Captn. M[?]'s Company of his Royall Highness the Duke of Yorks Regiment under the command of Collonel Sr. Chichester."
$799 USD Book Number: elala2187 Order / Enquire

MOORE, Sir John [1620-1702].
Autograph Letter, signed, from Francis Holdsworth in Chesterfield to the Right Worthy Sir John Moore, London.
Chesterfield: November 27, 1684..
folio. pp. 1 with address on verso. trace of wax seal. (soiled, horizontal and vertical folds). from the collection of Robson Lowe [1905-97] [philatelist, stamp dealer & stamp auctioneer). Holdworth says that he is sending a letter of credit made payable to Mr. Thomas Gladwin. The address panel bears the Bishop's postal mark 'DE 1' within 13 cm. diameter circle, indicating the day of arrival in London, and the postal manuscript note 'Post pd. 3d' indicating the tariff of 3 pence. Moore, a London merchant and notable benefactor, made his fortune in the East India trade and carried on business in Mincey Lane. He was elected Lord Mayor of London in 1681, and went on to become an M.P. for the city in 1685. Henry Bishop [1611-1691/2] was Postmaster General of England from 1660 to 1663. In 1661 he introduced the world's first handstruck postage stamp. The 'Bishop Mark' was designed to show the date on which a letter was received by the post and to ensure that the dispatch of letters would not be delayed. The present mark is an example of the second variation of the mark using sans-serif type, used between 1673 and 1713.
$1500 USD Book Number: elala5230 Order / Enquire

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