POPE'S PROGRESS WITH
THE ILIAD

518 POPE (ALEXANDER). A. L. s., 2 pp., 8vo. N. p., Nov'r 9th, 1719. [To T. Doncastle of Binfield.]

A VERY FINE LETTER IN SPLENDID CONDITION. He refers to his garden at Twickenham, which he had lately bought, and writes with respect to the translation of the Iliad: "As to my poetical affairs, they lie neglected enough of conscience, yet not so totally forgot, but that I hope to finish the whole work by Christmas. The Book which precedes that you are now copying, is in ye press; and so shall yours be the moment you conveniently can send it

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519 A. L. s., 2 pp., 4to. N. p., Sept. 20, 1724. To Justice Fortesque. Offering to take cases of small-pox into his house.

A SPLENDID LETTER, showing the poet in an unusually amiable light. He gives a recipe for an eye-lotion found beneficial by him, and mentions Squire Beckford and the poet Gray.

520 PORTER (DAVID, Noted Naval Officer). A. L. s., with postscript, 3 pp., 4to. January 12, 1832. To Dr. J. G. De Kay. Written when Minister to the Barbary States.

521 PORTER (JANE, Novelist). A. L. s., 4 pp., 4to. N. P., January 31st, 1828. To Lady Charlotte Bury. A long literary letter on her novel "Flirtation.'

522 PORTRAITS AND VIEWS, Facsimiles, etc. About 400 pieces.

523 POWNALL (THOMAS, Colonial Governor of Massachusetts and South Carolina, Member of the Albany Convention of 1754). A. L. s., 4 pp., 4to. N. York, Sep'r 24, '55.

AN IMPORTANT LETTER on the expedition against Crown Point.
"I do not know whether you can read my writing. I know I can scarce
write. I was so exceedingly drunk last night aboard ye Sphinx, Capt,
Gambier, where we drank your health & Crown Pt under English colonies
with a salute of ye Ships Gunns to you. I was down too at ye Jerseys ye
day before yesterday to Qualify at Lieut. Gov. there, & I can now scarce
qualify to write my name, my hand shakes so. *** I have wrote to Morris to
recommend it to his assembly to give additional supplies & assistance to, &
additional Men that have reinforced your army." He then mentions a letter
from "Young Franklin," giving news of the disaffection of the Indians
with the French, and their determination to drive them from the western
country and to do all in their power to assist the English.

524 PRESCOTT (WILLIAM H., American Historian). A. L. s., 2 pp., 8vo. Boston, April 29, 1850. To Alfred B. Street. In appreciation of the latter's poetry; With a L. s., 1 p., 8vo. Boston, March 26, 1858. To J. S. Carels. 2 pieces.

whole with by christmass the Book which precedes that you are now

copying, is man in at press; and to shall shall yours be, the mom Yound ent you can conveniently send it. I congra relate you on you approcking Deliverance for This pavery, you have to hemically andergone thro' so many sohemes: You have Fought it out as long as Hector himself, and at length have seen his Death. I pro. member eine de der Bewerber with gratitude the great Wils qu have suffer for my sake; I hope, long after I shall have for got those of my own part of ze Labour. Pray (Dear Sir) acwpt of myne is my mothers faithfullest senices, make them agreable to your Brother, & think me always what I shall always be,

most affectionate & oblige Frind & Sem".

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A. Pope

THE SECOND PAGE OF

POPE LETTER ABOUT HIS TRANSLATION OF THE "ILIAD"

525 PRESIDENTIAL RELATIVES. A Collection of A. L. s. by John van Buren, Anna Harrison, Martha J. Patterson (daughter of President Johnson), etc. 5 pieces. Together with 10 fine portraits of First Ladies of the Land.

526 PRIZE SHIP. Contemporary Ms. Document, 2 pp., folio. Unsigned. Boston, 1st August, 1775. Memorial in behalf of Archibald Buchanan and George Matthews of Baltimore, owners of the ship "Peggy."

The "Peggy" put into Newport for repairs and was seized by James
Wallace, Commander of H. M. S. "Rose" and conducted into the port of
Boston, etc.

527 PROCTER (B. W., “Barry Cornwall"). A. L. s., 1 p., 4to, inlaid. London, Dec. 26, 1820. To William Jerdan, Journalist. Concerning his new play "Mirandola" about to be produced at Covent Garden. With seal.

528 A. L. s., 2 pp., 8vo. Bedford Square, Thursday, n. y. To Mr. Pickering. Concerning the publication of some of his stories in the Annual. With seal.

529 PYNCHON (COL. JOHN, Colonial Statesman, friend of the Indians). D. s., 1 p., 16mo. May 27, 1676. Commission for holding a court.

530 QUINCY (JOSIAH, Statesman). 3 A. L. s., 1 p. and 2 pp., 4to. Boston, 1813-28.

FINE LETTERS.

531 RAILROAD OFFICIALS. A Collection of about 30 A. L. s., L. s. and D. s. by early railroad officials. Portraits, clippings, etc. A FINE COLLECTION, representing Eastern Railroads from 1850 to the present day.

532 RANDOLPH (EDMUND, Secretary of State under Washington). A. L. s., 1 p., 4to. Richmond, Feb'y 26, 1786. To Oliver Sowles. (Repaired tears affecting text.) With portrait.

533 READ (SIR COMPTON). Original engrossed parchment Declaration whereby Sir Compton Read recovered the Manor of Denford, in the County of Northanta, upon the return of Charles II. of England. Large folio, with the royal arms and ornamental headpiece. July 9, 1679.

534 READE (CHARLES). 2 A. L. s., 1 p. each, oblong 8vo. Magdalen College and Knightsbridge, n. d.; D. s., 2 pp., folio. N. p., 27th January, 1880. Contract for a Sicilian Marble Tomb to be erected for Reade in Willisden Churchyard. 3 pieces.

535 RELATIVES OF THE SIGNERS. A Collection of A. L. s., L. s. and D. s. by relatives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. V. p., 1751-1896. 15 pieces.

536 REMINGTON (FREDERIC, Illustrator). 2 A. L. s., 1 p. each, 8vo. New Rochelle, Feb. 12 and Nov. 19, no year. Relating to his work.

537 REPPLIER (AGNES, Author). A. L. s. and Autograph sentiment, signed; Noah Webster. A. L. s.; F. Hopkinson Smith. A. L. s.; and other Authors. About 25 pieces.

538 REVOLUTIONARY CELEBRITIES. A. L. s., D. s., etc. of Gen. Horatio Gates, Gen. Nathaniel Greene, Thomas Pinckney, Alexander Garden (historian), Gen. Arthur St. Clair, etc. 10 pieces.

539 REVOLUTIONARY MUSTER ROLLS, PAY ROLLS, ETC. A Collection of Muster Rolls, General Orders, Pay Rolls and Documents, both American and British during the American Revolution. 17 pieces.

540 REVOLUTIONARY OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS. A. L. s., D. s., etc. of Gen. Daniel Brodhead, Gen. Richard Humphreys, Gen. John Whitcomb, Gen. Benjamin Tupper, Col. Marinus Willett, etc. 30 pieces.

541 — A. L. s., D. s., etc. of Gen. Henry Dearborn, Gen. Ebenezer Huntington, Gen. Samuel Smith, John Fitzgerald (Washington's Aide), and others. 25 pieces.

542 A. L. s., D. s., etc. of Gen. Philip Schuyler, Lieut. Thomas Washington, Capt. Alex. McMeehan, Gen. Samuel Elbert, Col. William Peck, and others. 31 pieces.

543

A. L. s., D. s., etc. of Gen. Christopher Scott, Col. Phillip Van Rensselaer, Gen. Joseph Spencer, Gen. Mordecai Gist, and others. 29 pieces.

544 REVOLUTIONARY WAR. Curious letter, 1 p., small 4to. N. p., n. d. Unsigned.

Sent through the British lines to the Continental army at Cambridge. By reading every other line the meaning may be grasped.

545 REYNOLDS (SIR JOSHUA). A. L. s., 3 pp., 4to. O. S. December 10th, 1749. To Miss Weston. (A portion of the second leaf has been torn away and the missing words conjectured by a later hand on the repaired section.) With portrait.

A SPLENDID LETTER OF MOST UNUSUAL PERSONAL AND SENTIMENTAL INTEREST. Miss Weston, as is well known, remained unmarried all her life because of her love for the painter, and his letters to her were found in her trunk after her death. THE PRESENT LETTER REFERS TO HIS TRAVELS AND TO HIS PAINTING, and to an incident as a result of which “my lips are spoiled now for kissing.'' An account of Miss Weston's death-statement accompanies the letter. It is in the hand of some former owner of the letter. REYNOLDS' AUTOGRAPH IS VERY RARE.

546 RICHELIEU (ARMAND JEAN DU PLESSIS, CARDINAL, French Statesman). A. L. s., 1 p., 4to. N. p., Oct., 1626. To Mons. Bouthillier. With seals and silk.

A SPLENDID SPECIMEN. "Je vous prie de dire a M. de Beauclere qu'il ne parle au Roy de la Chanoinie d'Angers, puisque sa Majesté la affectée a ses Musiciens

547 RILEY (JAMES WHITCOMB). A. L. s., 1 p., 8vo. Indianapolis, April 20, 1891. To H. C. Bowen. Telling of his preparations for a trip to Europe.

548 Autograph Manuscript Poem, "When the Frost is on the Punkin," signed, 32 lines, on 2 pp., 12mo. [Indianapolis, Jan. 25, 1896]. With front of the envelope, addressed by Riley.

549 ROOSEVELT (EDITH K., Wife of President Roosevelt). 3 A. L. s., 2 pp. each, small 8vo and 4to. Executive Mansion, Albany, n. d. and Sagamore Hill, Sept. 8th, 1923. Friendly letters. 3 pieces. To various people.

550 ROOSEVELT (THEODORE). Signed Photograph. "With the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 23d 1903" Royal 8vo. New York: Rockwood, 1901

551

Printed Letter to H. C. Lodge on the matter of Peace terms i with Germany; 2 Sonnets on Theodore and Quentin Roosevelt by Leon Huhner; Address, when Governor, before the National Guard of the State of N. Y.; Address on Theodore Roosevelt by Henry Clews; Memorial of the Albany Chamber of Commerce, written by Martin H. Glynn; Menu of the Rough Riders' Reunion, May 10, 1901, with portrait of Roosevelt. 6 pieces.

552 ROSSINI (GIOACHINO, Composer). A. L. s., 1 p., 8vo. N. p., 1840. ·