396 RENWICK (Dr. W. H.) Medical Practitioner at Canterbury, Formerly Pupil of Sir Astley Cooper. A.L.S. to Sir Astley Cooper. 3 pp., 4to. Canterbury, 24th March, 1836. 15S An intensely interesting letter on the subject of the Apprenticeship of medical students, in the course of which he speaks against the combination of the sale of drugs with practice. The term of apprenticeship is far too long and incurs great waste of time. I propose in lieu that the period a youth should be placed with a General Practitioner (not a fellow who combines the sale of Drugs with practice, for such a man ought the instant he does so, be struck out of the professional pale), for two or at most three years.' Etc. " 397 REYNOLDS (Sir Joshua, 1723-1792). Portrait Painter and President of the Royal Academy. A.L. (3rd Person) to Mr. Alderman Boydell. I page, 4to. Dec. 8th, 1786. £10 IOS Important letter as to his proper designation as Principal Painter to his Majesty." "" Sir Joshua Reynolds finds in his advertisement that he is styled Portrait Painter to His Majesty, it is a matter of no great consequence, but he does not know why his title is changed, he is styled in his Patent, Principal Painter to His Majesty." 398 RIVIERE (Briton, born 1840). Artist. A.L.S. to James J. Blacker, Esq. 3 pp., 8vo. Finchley, June 14th, 1898. On Crested Paper. 13s 6d Evidently written to a teacher of Drawing concerning the best way to hold the pencil. “Unlike writing, there is no strict rule of any kind that I am aware of as regards the manner in which a pencil should be held by a draughtsman. I believe that both brush and pencil should be held just as the painter or draughtsman pleases." 399 ROBSON (Frederick, 1821-1864). Famous Actor. A.L.S. to G. Barker, Esq. I p., 8vo. Olympic Theatre, circa 1856. "I 3s 6d shall feel much obliged for the songs you kindly proffer." 400 ROCHAMBEAU (D. M. J. de Vimeur de, 1750-1813). French General, Fought in America and was Governor of the Windward Isles. A.L.S. to the Paymaster-General of the Troops. -page, 4to. I Thermidor, An 11 (1803). £1 12s 6d Asking for payment of his salary. The letter is endorsed Paid, Ist Thermidor, An 11 (1803)," and the lower half of the sheet is covered with calculations. " 401 ROCHESTER (Laurence Hyde, Earl of, 1641-1711). Statesman. A.L.S. I page, 4to. Ap. 11, 1699. Fine specimen, with portrait. £1 14S Letter of recommendation for the position of matron at Christchurch Hospital. 402 ROCHFORD (William Henry Nassau, Earl of Rochford, 1717-1781). Statesman, opposed Repeal of American Duties. L.S. to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex. James, Oct., 1775. I p., folio. St. 7s 6d Respiting the execution of Geo. Childs, a prisoner in Newgate. 403 ROGERS (Samuel, 1763-1855). Poet. A.L.S. to Edward Moxon, the Publisher. 2 pp., 4to. Hastings, Feb. 14th, 1833. Autograph Address and Wax Seal on reverse. 15s Discussing arrangements for a volume that he was about to publish, and other matters. "With regard to the Book, tho' I am here I am not idle, I have all the sheets here as far as P. inclusive, and the only obstacle just now is a plate which Mr. Findan promised to finish some days before I left town. On its success or failure will depend very much the arrangement of sheets L and M The subject is-Two Lovers reading a book to gether." Etc. 404 ROLAND DE LA PLATIERE (Jean Marie, 1734-1793). French Republican Politician. L.S., with four lines in his autograph. I page, folio. Paris, 1st Nov., 1792. Referring to the sale and supply of horses belonging to the Republic IOS 6d 405 ROSS (Sir Wm. Charles, 1794-1860). Celebrated Miniature Painter, R.A. A.L.S. to his Sister Maria. 4 pp., 8vo. Blenheim Palace, Dec. 27th, 1847. 406 12s 6d An exceedingly interesting letter describing a visit to the Duke of Marlborough at Blenheim, including a graphic account of the grounds, the town of Oxford, and the rejoicings at Blenheim on the occasion of the Duke's 54th birthday. A.L.S. to the same. 4 pp., 8vo. Lyme Hall, near Stockport. 4th Nov., 1846. 6s 6d Describing his journey by rail to Lyme Hall, the place and the inmates. 407 ROSSETTI (Gabriel, 1783-1854). Poet. Father of D. G. Rossetti. A.L.S. 2 pp., 4to. Naples, 17 May, 1819, with authentication by Ferretti. An interesting letter on literary and musical matters. 15S 408 ROSSINI (Gioacchino Antonio, 1792-1868). Italian Musical Composer. A.L.S. 1 pp., 4to. "Bologna, January 30, 1851." An interesting letter. 409 ROUGET DE LISLE (E. J.. 1760-1836). French Musical Composer and Officer, Author of the Marseillaise. A.L.S. to Mons. Pleyel, Senior. I page, sm. 8vo. Paris, Friday, 6th May. Autograph Address on fly-leaf. £3 18s A charming letter, reminding M. Ple; el of a violin he had promised to Rouget de Lisle. (Trans.) :-" Since you promised me another violin, my dear Friend, I dream of nothing but ' Duos.' Etc. Author and Artist. A.L.S. to 410 RUSKIN (John, 1819-1900). 411 412 £2 25 An interesting letter to Rawdon Brown, whom he addresses as " My Dear Papa," and in which he speaks of his intended researches among the archives in the Ducal Palace, and complains of having to pay a tax of 100% to the Government on all he did. A.L.S. to Mr. S. Blackburn. 2 pp., 8vo. Coniston, 24th £I IOS "I am entirely delighted with your little book (it brightens to me the darkest and foulest day of fog I'd seen this year) you own higher education. You travel with the sense and feelings of a well bred and well informed gentleman; how is your ordinary clerk to do this? You must give him good taste, industry, and right feeling, in his schooldays, before he can have such a holiday in his clerkly ones.' Etc. A.L.S. to Mr. H. Jowett. 1 pp., 8vo. Corpus Christi College, 8 Jan., 1878 As to confusion of arrears of work. £1 7s 6d 413 A.L.S. to Mr. Robert Rawsone. I page, 8vo. Coniston, £I IS 22nd Sept., 1875 " 'I am greatly pleased with your gentle letter. . I wrote in that tone to try you I shall be very glad to hear from you always, only put what you have to say as shortly as you can, and remember that in opinions about liberty, independence, etc., we are very nearly in direct antagonism.” An early letter to an old friend, and referring to the entertainments he was then giving at the Strand Theatre. 415 ST. HILAIRE (G. Geoffrey, 1772-1844). Celebrated French Naturalist, Printed certificate of attendance, twice signed by E. G. St. Hilaire when professor at the Museum of Natural History in Paris. I page, 4to. Paris, 1806 3s 6d 416 SAINT SAËNS (Camille, born 1835). French Dramatic Composer. Author of "Samson et Delila," etc. A.L.S. to Herr Richard Pohl. 4 pp., 8vo. Paris, 15th June, 1882. Autograph Addressed Envelope. £2 25 A long letter on the current affairs of the Musical World in Paris. " (Trans.) :-" I am in a very awkward position. I have forgotten on which days the festival takes place; and on the other hand I shall drop into the middle of the Concours du Prix de Rome," which should have taken place during the first days of July, and which will probably be withdrawn I have a most mad desire to go to this festival, and if I do not go, be sure it will not be my fault. 84 Could not one add to the Fragments of " Lyre et Harpe" the baritone solo (No. 10)? No. 6, and No. 11 belong entirely to the harp." Etc., etc. 417 ST. VINCENT (John Jerves, 1st Earl of, 1735-1823). Admiral of the Fleet. A.L.S., I page, 4to. "Ville de Paris," Sept., 1800 14S Concerning the future of a young protegé, Mr. Crane, and asking that he be made a Midshipman. ON THE SECRET OF AQUATINTING. 418 SANDBY (Paul, 1725-1809). Water-colour Painter and Engraver. Introduced into England the " aquatint" process of engraving. A.L.S. to John Clerk of Eldin. 24 pp., folio. N.D. Circa 1775. Very rare. A long and very valuable letter on Art matters, and having to do with his process of aquatinting, the method of which he says he is unable to disclose, "being sworn to secrecy," he however at the same time goes on to reveal part of the process. "I quite envy you the Virtuosa room and hope to have the pleasure of a feast in it fit for an Artist, in the course of next Summer, if the word of the Duke of Argyle and my friend, Col. A. Campbell, may be rely'd on. If I should be so happy to bend my course to the North I will lay close sieze to Edinbr. unless you will save me the trouble by letting me have some of your sketches, which I woud execute in Aquatinta, I dare not disclose you any part of my method being sworn to secrecy, but I will venture to acquaint you so far, they are done on copper with aquafortis, the mixt metal will I know produce very fine tints with Aquafortis such as common brass or Bell metal. Iron you may operate upon with a hair pencil, after the outline is etch'd, with great ease, thus far my Dear Friend I venture to communicate to you (tho' it is not the method I now use and dare not disclose to anybody). I can assure you fine effects may be produced by these ways. You may also make the most agreeable outline in the following way, after the ground is lay'd on the copper and before you smoke the plate with a candle put the dabber into the Tallow, and dab the Etching ground well all over while the plate is hot Draw your design or view with a black lead pencil, which will press thro' the ground and lay the outline bare to the copper, which you may bite in with Aquafortis this is a most enchanting method it saves all the trouble of Etching with a needle." Etc., etc. 419 SANDBY (Thomas, 1721-1798). Draughtsman and Architect. A.L.S. to Benjamin West, President of Royal Academy. "Great Parks," Feb. 9th, 1797 IOS 6d Concerning the election of Mr. Gilpin, artist, as a member of the Royal Academy of Art. 420 SAVILE (Sir John, 1545-1607). Chief Baron of the Exchequer, one of the Original Members of the Society of Antiquaries. D.S. I page, fol., 1595. 12s 6d An interesting document of the Elizabethan period. Also containing other signatures. 421 SCHOMBERG (Armand Frédéric de Schomberg, Duke of, 1619-1690). Marshal of France, came to England with William of Orange, killed at the Battle of the Boyne. A.L.S. to Lady Lauderdale. 2 pp., 4to. Dec. 23, 1682. Concerning the death of the Duke of Lauderdale. £2 18s 422 SCOBELL (Henry, died 1660). Clerk of Parliament. L.S. 6 pp., folio. April, 1650 14S Proceedings of the House of Commons against Abraham Granger and others for forging warrants, etc. 423 SCOTLAND (Jedburgh). ORIGINAL MS. ORDER referring to the Lord Advocate of Scotland the Petition of the Burgesses of the Borough of Jedburgh for power to proceed to a new Election of Magistrates, with copy petition attached. 5 pp., folio. Kensington, 25th May, 1738. Signed by Ja. Vernon and sealed. Also the ORIGINAL MS. REPORT SIGNED, of the Lord Advocate thereon (with indorsement on the back in the autograph of King George II). I page, folio. London, 3rd June, 1738. Together 6 pp., folio, 1738. 18s 6d 424 SCOTT (Wm., Lord Stowell, 1745-1836). Famous Maritime and international lawyer. A.L.S. to Dr. Brocklesby, physician and friend of Dr. Johnson. 1 pp., 4to. And autograph address on reverse. Commons, Jan. 22, 1784 £I IS 425 426 Concerning his admittance into the club frequented by Dr. Brocklesby and Dr. Johnson, which latter is also mentioned by name. A.L.S. to T. B. Howell, Esq., 2 pp., 8vo, Mar. 12, 1802 12s 6d I have to thank you for your Communication of Mr. Archdeacon A.L., 3rd person, to the French Ambassador. Requesting a passport to France. |