270. ROSS (SIR JOHN-Arctic Explorer). A. L. S. 3 pp. Svo, London, 1839, to J. M. Dod. Authorising J. M. Dod to act for him during his absence: in anything relating to the India Steam Ship Company, with closely written signed postscript. 271. ROSSETTI (CHRISTINA G.). A. L. S. 2 pp. sm. 4to, London, "Tuesday night," no year, with envelope. * An earnest appeal to a Mr. Bryant, who has applied to her for assistance, to go to work himself: "Surely one's own earnings are more delightful and more honorable than gifts, even if it were [which it is not] in my power to give largely: so that I am only wishing for your good when I wish you the will and the health and the opportunity to work." 272. ROUSSEAU (THEODORE-The Barbizon painter of forest scenes). A. L. S. 2 pp. 8vo to Didier RELATING TO A PICTURE MENTIONING BARBIZON. RARE. 273. RUSKIN (JOHN-Author). A. L. S. to Basil M. Pickering, 20th July, 1877, declining to write a preface to Mr. Punchard's poems "for I see no occasion at present for anybody to write poems at all." The postscript reads, "I find your note on returning from Venice." 274. RUSKIN AND TURNER'S LIBER STUDIORUM. A collection of letters and MSS. relating to the "Liber Studiorum," consisting of an A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, 1855, of John Ruskin referring to his collection in which he states that he is buying whenever he can obtain them, but that he does not possess the "Calm" and that "Calais" does not exist; A. L. S. of John Scott offering separate etchings, 1852; A. L. S. 1866 of Thomas Lupton (one of the original engravers of the "Liber"); Four A. L. S. of A. McKay on reproducing the unpublished etchings and in which he states that he believes only two copies of the "Calm" exists; Two A. L. S. of T. Griffith referring to the Stokes collection (which sold for over £2,000); MS. of John Dillon 14 pp. folio, giving a list of his set of plates with notes on them; copies of a printed circular by John Dillon on Turner's development in art. Dillon's set of his Liber Studiorum was sold at Sotheby's in 1869 when it realized £230; Griffith's collection was sold between 1852 and 1860 and produced between £400 and £500; both these sums have been much exceeded since. The collection is valuable for the notes and facts given in the letters and MS. 275. RUSSELL (LORD JOHN). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to. 1835, relating to the Duchess of Kent's commendation (Queen Victoria's mother), with franked envelope, seal and portrait. 276. SAINT PIERRE (BERNARDIN DE). Autograph memorandum signed, 1793. describing himself and his household, as superintendent of the Jardin des Plantes. 277. SANGSTER (MARGARET E.). Holograph manuscript of a Poem "Old Friends," 3 pp. 4to, signed. "We love them very dearly, the old familiar places; a look like ours at home." 278. SAVARY (A. J. M. R.-DUC DE ROVIGO-General under Napoleon). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Paris, 1830. A letter requesting the transfer of a cavalry officer. 279. SCHOMBERG (HENRI DE-French Marshal, defeated the Huguenots and English at the Ile de Rhé). Legal Document Signed, 4 pp. folio, dated 1620. 280. SCOTT (SIR WALTER). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Edinburgh, Nov. 18, no year, with blank second leaf. Written circa 1824 [paper watermarked 1822] To Mrs. Maturin. To Mrs. Maturin: "A great and public calamity has afflicted this city—a very considerable part of Edinburgh has been burned down and thrown the public into great confusion besides creating private distress which I fear will for some time absorb both our funds and our sympathies, the former being limited and the last apt to be rather national. I therefore enclose my mite to the Irish subscription until we see what can be done here. I am a wretched solicitor," etc. "I The rest of the letter relates to Maturin's Memoirs. should think if anything could be collected in the way of Literary Remains-with a sketch of Mr. Maturin's habits and feelings, I think would interest the public. Letters are always interesting. I could not undertake to make such a sketch-but I will be most happy to look over, select, advise, or do anything that my acquaintance with the literary world may qualify me to undertake," etc. 281. SCOTT (GEN. WINFIELD). A. L. S. 1 p. 8vo, no date, or place, with initialled P. S. 282. FINE LETTER TO GEN. WORTH, also of MEXICAN WAR FAME: "I considered your visit last night as expressing all that is said in the note just received. I may simply add that I have suffered in feeling greatly but am happy to give the cause to the winds: "P. S. It has just occured to me that I have some military news to give you, from below, & if you call about 9 o'clock I will add a glass of whiskey punch." Cheque filled out and signed, Mch. 25, 1853, to J. A. Peters, with engraved portrait. 283. SCRIBE (EUGENE-French Dramatist). A. L. S., 1 p. 12mo, Paris, 1829. Answer to a request for an autograph. 284. SEBASTIANI (HORACE FRANCOIS, COMTEGeneral of Napoleon). Short A. L. S., n. d. Declining an appointment. With portrait. 285. SERURIER (J. M. P., COMTE-Marshal of Napoleon). L. S., 1 p. folio, 1808. To the Council of Administration of Louvain on abuses in the expenses of invalids. 286. SEWARD (ANNA-Poet friend of Major André). A. L. S. 3 pp. 4to, Lichfield, Mch. 7, 1795. To Rd. Hall, with a PROOF PORTRAIT ON INDIA PAPER engraved by BARTOLOZZI after Meyer. [2 pieces.] The letter written from Johnson's birthplace, quotes him as follows: "Mischiefs, of many species, seem descending on our long prosperous island. Frost & Flood have aug. mented the miseries of War-& the Icy Demolition of the Bridges has, in one respect, almost destroyed the verity of Johnson's beautiful description of an happy Country: 'We live not, my Fair, in those fabled countries, where the whole year is divided into short days and nights, where they travel from one extent of the country to another thro' ways Inclosed with rows of trees & over Walls raised upon the inland Waters." 287. SHELLEY (PERCY BYSSHE). ORIGINAL PORTRAIT DRAWING IN SEPIA OF PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY, bust in oval, 3 x 4 inches. Unsigned contemporary drawing, on paper. 288. SHERMAN (GEN. W. T.). A. L. S. 1 p. 8vo, Saint Louis, Oct. 30, 1868, friendly note, mentions the Union Pacific R. R. 289. MANUSCRIPT OF A BIOGRAPHY OF GEN. SHERMAN in the hand of Gen. Jas. Grant Wilson, signed, with brief Bibliography at the end. Ten closely written quarto pages. Of the March to the Sea, he says: "Sherman had previ ously proposed to Gen. Grant to move on Charleston, Savannah, or the mouth of the Chattahoochee, and the campaign being authorized, expressed his preference for Savannah as the objective point. Like the movement against Atlanta, it was a magnificent success. When Sherman witnessed from the top of an old mill on the Ogeechee River, the suc cessful assault and capture of Fort McAllister, near Savannah, he exclaimed, imitating the speech of a negro: 'Dis chile don't sleep dis night' and hurried off to meet Admiral Dahlgren and Gen. Foster," etc. 290. SHOVEL (SIR CLOUDESLEY, Early English Admiral). D. S. on vellum, 1 p. 4to, Sept. 14, 1690. (Worn.) CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE FROM THE NAVY: Rare autograph of the Admiral who captured the Spanish treasure galleons from Havana in Vigo Bay, part of which were sunk. Attempts have been made many times since to raise this burried treasure, one as late as 1886. 291. SIGEL [GEN. FRANZ, Federal officer]. A. L. S. 2 pp. 8vo, N. Y., 1868, with engraved portrait. HISTORICAL LETTER RELATING TO A WOMAN "who served in the ranks" during the Civil War: "Mrs. Katy C. Brownell, served in the Rhode Island Militia Reg't under the title of 'Daughter of the Regiment." She is a pensioner on our Rolls by Special Act of Congress-and deserves great credit for her courage and patriotism. I can not now recollect any other case of that kind," etc. 292. SMITH (ALBERT-English Novelist and Humorist, author of Mr. Ledbury). A. L. S., 1 p. 8vo, n. d. Sending designs to JOHN LEECH. (Leech illustrated several of his books.) 293. SOULT (NICHOLAS JEAN DE DIEU-DUC DE DALMATIE). The famous Chief-of-staff of Napoleon. L. S. 1 p. folio, Paris, 1832. To the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor on the admission of M. Barthelemy. With small portrait. 294. SOUTHEY (ROBERT-English Poet). A. L. Signed "R." (1) 1 p. 4to, to his brother Capt. Thomas Southey. "Easter Eve," 1818. Written on the blank leaf of a prospectus of a series of illustrations to "Thalaba," and containing one of the designs. The letter mentions this, and also refers to his "Brazil" and Life of Wesley, but complains of the delays of the printer. (2) 3 pp. 4to, July 13, 1818. Mentions that he has completed the "Morte d'Arthur," and is yet at work on "Brazil." He also mentions Jean de Laet's travels (in Spanish America) which he considers one of his most valuable acquisitions, and gives the news of the day. (3) 2 pp. 4to, Keswick, Aug. 1825. Mentions his "Tale of Paraguay," and also states that SIR WALTER SCOTT has been to see him, but "is much changed and aged since we last met." (4) 2 pp. 4to, 7 Sept. 1819. Giving an account of a trip in Scotland. (4 letters.) 295. A. L. S. (initials) 2 pp. 8vo. 1820, on the growing evil of slavery in America, the tendency toward Democracy in England, etc. 296. SPENCER (HERBERT-Philosopher, wrote "Data of Ethics," etc.). L. S. 2 pp. 8vo, 1880, to Cornelius Walford. An interesting letter, thanking him for books useful in his work. 297. STOWE [HARRIET BEECHER]. A. L. S. 1 p. 8vo, Mandarin, March 28, 1882. Sending three cards: "Why they have not reached you I cannot say, etc." 298. SUCHET (LOUIS GABRIEL-DUC D'ALBUERA— Marshal of Napoleon). L. S. 1 p. 4to, Cornegliano, 1799. Acknowledging on behalf of Marshal Massena the receipt of a letter. 299. SUE (EUGÈNE-Author of the Mysteries of Paris, the Wandering Jew, etc.). A. L. S. (in French) 1 p. 8vo, n. d. Description of house proposed to be rented by a friend. With engraved portrait; A. L. S., 1 p. 8vo, 1844. Regretting he was not at home when a call was made. (2 pieces.) 300. TALLEYRAND (CHARLES MAURICE DE PRINCE DE BENEVENTO-Minister of Foreign Affairs under Napoleon. L. S. 1 p. folio, Paris, 1802. To Citizen Belleville (Baron Redon de Belleville). Official letter appointing him to Madrid to open commercial relations with Spain, by command of Napoleon. With portrait; L. S., 1 p. 4to, Paris, 1806. Requesting the paying duties on casks of wines sent to him. With small portrait. 301. 2 Letters, signed, 1809, 1829; A. N. S. with portrait, 1837. [2 pieces.] 302. THACKERAY (W. M.). An envelope [with his monogram] addressed in Thackeray's hand to Mrs. F. Elliott, 13 Chesham Place, Londen, postmarked "Charlotte Place, 1836." 303. THEATRICAL. Mary Anderson (Madame Navarro). A. L. s. 2 pp. Rare. Mentions going to America in October. 304. Typewritten letter with signature of Joseph Hatton. GEORGE ALEXANDER, A. L. s. 1 p.-J. L. TOOLE, A. L. 8. 1 p.-Selino Dolaro, A. L. s. 2 pp. MADAME ALBONI, A. L. s. 2 pp.-W. C. MACREADY, A. L. s. 1 p. (initials)-Lionel Brough, A. L. s. 1 p.-and 2 others. (9 pieces.) 305. THIERS (LOUIS ADOLPHE-French Historian and Statesman). A. L. S. 1 p. 12mo, n. d. Making an appointment; (J. C. L. SIMONDE DE SISMONDI-Swiss Historian, author of the History of the Italian Republics). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, 1828. Mentions his writings and fears a proof has been lost in the post. (2 pieces.) 306. THOMAS (EDITH M.-American poet). 2 short manuscripts of a Sonnet, "The End of the World," 1 p. 4to, signed, and a Poem "The Dreamer," 1 p. 8vo, signed and dated Dec. 12, 1890. Two verses. "Oh, not for her the April violet The swarm-like buds upon the fruit tree set, (2 pieces.) 307. THOREAU [H. D.]. A PAGE OF THOREAU'S MANU SCRIPT three-quarters of which is written in ink, and the rest in pencil, unsigned, 4to, some words scored through with a pencil. A few expressions of thought concerning Endymion: "We should always represent Endymion in white marble ['colorless' scored through] and not painted of the ruddy color of ordinary youths-Neither in our thoughts in these moonlight walks methinks is there the least tincture of a blush or sanguine complexion, but we are intellectually and morally Albinoes-children of Endymion-such is the effect of conversing much with the moon," etc. |