Sophie Cat 56 - Sophie Dupre

57 AUTOGRAPH LETTERS,MANUSCRIPTS &SIGNED PHOTOS
406. WALLAS (Graham, 1858-1932, Professor of
Political Science University of London an original ‘Fabian’)
2 ALS and 1 Card to Dr Ferdinand L Leipnik, (1869c.1924,
Hungarian Journalist, intermediary between
Austria-Hungary and Great Britain in WWI), Wallas is
sending “a copy of the second edition of my book” (Human
Nature and Politics, 1st ed. 1908), another book “will not ...
be completed for some years ... a systematic treatise on the
psychology of industry and politics ... When your
translation is in type I should like to see it and to write a
short preface in German ... You and I have no other purpose
except to help mankind to think a little more clearly and
therefore to live with somewhat less suffering and confusion
... Have you read ... ‘The Great Illusion’ by Norman
Angell” (1910, on the economic futility of war even for the
winners) (4th April 1910), saying “I am extremely glad to
hear the translation is nearly finished and that Herr
Bernstein will write an introduction. I knew him ... in
England and liked him extremely” (n.d., c. April 1911), “I
published ‘The Great Society’ last June. When the war is
over I may be able to sell a few copies” and hoping “some
day for a peaceful Europe” (11th September 1914), together
10 sides 8vo., 58 Southwood Lane, Highgate, London, N.,
4th April 1911 - 11th September 1912 [SD19041]£125
407. WALSINGHAM (Sir Francis, c. 1530-1590,
Diplomat and Spy Master, from 1573 Secretary of State to
Elizabeth I)
Memorandum signed, attesting that “Sr Henry Cobham
knight latelie sent into Spayne in the Q: ma.ties affayers at
his returne ... came to hir ma.ie at Windsorre the tenth day
of January 1575”, 1 side 2” x 6½”, n.p., 10th January,
modern reckoning 1576 (Transcription) Sr Henry Cobham
knight latelie sent into Spayne in the Q: ma[jes]ties
affayers at his returne owt of the same Countrie came to hir
ma[jest]ie at Windsorre the tenth day of January 1575.
[Signed] Fra: Walsingham [SD50212]£1,500
Walsingham is best known for his network of spies at foreign
courts as far afield as Turkey, and for his detection of the
Babington plot to put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne. He
pressed Elizabeth constantly to support the protestants on the
Continent, but the Queen was too wary to sanction active
engagement there.
Sir Henry Cobham, (1538-c.1605), son of the 6th Lord Cobham,
had been to Spain twice before. On this occasion, in the autumn
of 1575, he sought religious toleration for English subjects
resident and travelling in Spain, and to offer to mediate between
Philip II and the Netherlands. Philip was immovable, but the
Duke of Alva was sufficiently alarmed at the threat of a rupture
beween the two countries to secure some relaxation for English
residents. On his return, Cobham was immediately dispatched to
Brussels, again to threaten war if the governor continued his
coercive measures.
408. WELLS (H. G., 1866-1946, Novelist)
ALS to A. H. Wilkinson, saying that he is “not in need of
secretarial help at present, but if I am you might be the sort
of helper for me ...”, 1 side 8vo., Spade House, Sandgate,
17th January 1902, mounted with a photo
[SD16191]£275
409. WEIRTER (Louis, 1873-1932, member, Royal
Society of British Artists)
2 ALS to Ferdinand L. Leipnik (1869- c.1924), the
Hungarian journalist and connoisseur, saying “I will never
forget my short stay in your beautiful city, it will form my
subject for next years Academy ... I am busy at the water
colour drawings for [Walter] Jerrolds book but the three
colour process does hamper one so .. thanking you for your
very great kindness to us in Budapest”, wondering if he
would see him “during the Coronation festivities here” and
if so “manage time to lunch with me one day ... I am going
off tonight to Carnavon to start a picture of the investiture
of the Prince of Wales”, 4 sides 8vo., North Cottage,
Baldock, Hertfordshire, c. 1910 and 4th July 1911
[SD19043]£75
410. WILHELM II (1859-1941, Emperor of Germany
1888-1918)
Document signed, in German with transcription and
translation, with his large bold signature, to the Minister for
Agriculture, Domains, and Forests, approving the transfer
of about 10,000 acres of State Forest based on Miele in
Lüneburg to the General Hanoverian Monastic Property, in
exchange for four estates from the latter, in Bromberg,
Posen, Potsdam and Lüneburg, stating the areas of land
involved, the payments to adjust the values to 1st October
1904, and the transfer of another forest property in 1906, 2
sides 4to., Donaueschingen, 7th November 1908
[SD50213]£275
Following the war of 1866, Hanover became part of Prussia,
where monastic property was secularized a few years later. At
Donaueschingen is the great Furstenburg Palace in the Black
Forest.
411. WILLEM I FREDERIK (1772-1848, Sovereign
Prince and King of the Netherlands 1813-1840)
LS with his initials ‘G.F.’ and title as Hereditary Prince of
Orange, in French with translation, to Mr Gray, British
Chargé d’Affaires at Berlin, saying that he has not had “an
answer from Count Haugwitz” (1752-1831, the Prussian
Foreign Minister), “whom I only saw for a moment
yesterday at dinner with the Queen Dowager”, (Elisabeth of
Brunswick, widow of Frederick the Great), Haugwitz said
“he wished to come and talk with me today ... meanwhile ...
from all appearances ... Herr Haugwitz finds himself in
difficulties”, the writer asks for “a Copy of the verbal note
sent a day or two ago by Baron Leuthe to Count Haugwitz,
concerning the assembly of our Troops in the Electorate of
Hanover”, and to know “when this note was presented”, 1
side 8vo., address and armorial seal on conjugate leaf,
Berlin, 6th October 1795 [SD50214]£375
After initial success against the French Revolutionary Army, the
Prince with his father and family had been compelled to retire to
England. He then moved to his father-in-law’s capital at Berlin,
where his chief concern was the fate of the Dutch troops who had
been pursued to Hanover, soon to be annexed by the French. He
took an active part in the Duke of York’s attempt to recover the
Netherlands, fought with Austria at Wagram, where he was
wounded, and was welcomed back by all factions when Holland
rose in revolt against the French in 1813.