FILHIOU DE LACOUR

Two 18th Century French Letters from One Noble Frenchman to Others

France. Ephemera. On offer are two excellent manuscript letters, which are examples of correspondence related to private commercial transactions in late 18th century France. The letters are from 1768 and 1778, respectively. The 1768 document is a letter addressed to an unknown recipient. Although the handwriting is difficult to read, it is clear that the letter concerns a dispute over the collection and payment of a tax and involves the local parish priest. An excerpt from the 1768 letter follows: au suject de la cotites de la dixeme et de la maniere de la payer de particulierre quelle etait entre lui et Le Sieur Cure. [Translation: on the subject of the contribution of the tenth and the way of paying it in particular which was between him and Monsieur Le Cure [the Parish Priest]]. The letter is signed by one Filhiou de Lacour. Our informal research has not been able to discover anybiographical detail about him. The letter ends with an addendum in which it is noted (apparently by de Lacour himself) , that monies owed have been paid. Ten years later, Monsieur de Lacour appears again, this time with a letter to the Count de La Garde. The La Garde family lived in the Auvergne region of south-central France. In the letter, de Lacour confirms a debt of 2,400 livre (pounds) is due and has subsequently been paid. This sum, 2,400 livres, is a substantial sum of money at that time, equal to 5-6 years income for an ordinary worker. Considering the sum, it is reasonable to assume that de Lacour is either a wealthy merchant or a minormember of the nobility. The tone of the letter is formal and very cordial suggesting that these men are personally acquainted. An excerpt of the 1778 letter follows: Conforment a le que j'ai l'honneur de vous escrire je vous envoye lettre dechange de 2400 payables partout Le Canran. J'espere quelles vous sera exatement acquitea je vous prie de vouloir Bien M'enauiser La Reception dacort quelle vous sera parvenue enffin que je puise m'enparer de Monsieur Le Comte de la garde qui ma dit etre charges des regles mes comptes. [Translation: In accordance with what I have the honor to write you I send you letter of exchange of 2400 payable everywhere in Le Canran. I hope that you will be properly paid and I beg you to kindly acknowledge the receipt of the money which will have reached you so that I can get in touch with Monsieur Le Comte de la Garde who told me that he is in charge of settling my accounts...] Note: Is is important to note that spelling and punctuation rules in French, as in English, were a lot less formal centuriesago than they are today. For a social historian, these letters are classic examples of the social graces that were accepted as part and parcel of the way of doing business among the more educated and the upper classes in France in the 18th century. This first letter (1768) is a double-sided letter that measures 8.75 inches by 6.75 inches. There is some feathering and small chipping along one edge. Otherwise, the page is in good condition. The second, also a double-sided letter, measures 9.5 inches by 7.25 inches. It too has feathering around the edges but otherwise is in good condition. Thehandwriting is fairly legible on both letters. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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MAITRE LADEN

1859 French Lawyer’S Letter Imploring a Client to Pay a Retainer

France, 1859. Ephemera. On offer is an interesting letter from a lawyer accredited to the French Imperial Court in 1859. The author is Maitre Laden. The title Maitre was used for lawyers and notaries. His letterhead notes that he is accredited to the Imperial Court of Napoleon III. His office was in the French city of Riom, about 460 km / 285 miles south of Paris. An excerpt from the letter follows: Notre affaire ne voudra pas de fait longtemps. Comme vous n'etes pas presse, je l'ai laisse ayer de l'affiche. Quand on la retablirie je vous avertirer. Vous voudrera bien m'desiguer avocat et m'envoyer une provision pour hier. [Translation: Our business will not last long. As you are not in a hurry, I let him have the poster. When we restore it I will notify you. You will want to designate me your lawyer and send me a retainer for yesterday]. For a historian, this simple letter is an excellent example of the day-today work carried out by lawyers in mid-19th century France. It would also be a nice addition to a lawyers private library, showing a continuity of purpose over a century and a half of representing clients. This letter measures 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches and is a single sheet. The paper is in good condition and the handwriting is legible.; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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EVA B. LAMPHERE

1936-40 Manuscript Diary of a Rutland, Vermont Grandmother Who Is the Wife of the Town’S Creamery Owner

West Rutland, Vermont, 1940s. Hardcover. On offer is an excellent 5-year diary from New England focused on the daily life of a middle class, middle aged woman and those in her circle. The diary belonged to Eva Jane Bassett Lamphere (1886-1975) to parents Jane Pullen and Wellington Bassett, a farmer. She lived her life in the West Rutland, Vermont area. In 1907 she was married to George Winfield Lamphere (1888-1967) , who ran a wholesale and retail creamery in town while his brother, Emmett, ran a local convenience store. They had a son, Richard (Dick) Wellington (1915-2003) who would grow up to work as a physicist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). At the time of this diary, Dick was married to a woman named Eunice. Eva Lamphere was 56 when she began this diary. Although this was a momentous decade for the United States, her diary is very focused on local events and happenings in her life (and her son’s) vs those of the wider world. She does make a few insightful comments about the war raging around her, such as this one: “1942: Rationing began Sugar first, then tires and gas. 1943 will see everything rationed. Geo spends more money and manpower on rationing than would be needed to double present production. Silly administration in Washington. Hope the new congress coming on Jan 3 will be wiser. No Nazi in labor, rationing and agriculture. I think Hitler would like civil war in American and bureaus are trying to provoke one” [Special Events Section]. Of interest is the way Eva discusses her relationship with her daughter-in-law, Eunice. Eunice and Eva’s son, Richard, live in Pennsylvania, have a child named David (and later a baby named Grace) and are regularly involved in Eva and George’s lives…for better or worse! Some excerpts: “A 2 lb girl born to David and Eunice. She’s in hospital. Mrs. Avery says she did not know nurse left Eunice. Nurse should have her license taken away” [Feb 19, 1942]. “David plays out of doors and continually gets dirty. Eunice a little irritable. Try to hold patience” [Nov 19, 1942]. “Mrs. Avery came for Eunice and children this PM. Wish Eunice would stop complaining about Dick, she also has shortcomings” [Oct 16, 1943]. Overall, the diary is focused on the people and places that Eva, George and their family visit regularly. There are lots of fascinating tidbits in Eva’s thorough daily entries that help paint a fulsome picture of the lives of the middle class in New Hampshire. Excerpts follow: “Ironed in A. M. Changed position of couch in dining room. Went to Rutland for cord for radio. Went to G. Meads. Cat came back from vet” [Jan 23, 1940]. “Went to store very early so Geo could take men to []. To Rutland after dinner Made arrangements to get Dodge back” [May 8, 1940]. “Geo did not sleep much last night. The effects of the carbon monoxide poisoning is affecting his kidneys” [Dec 10, 1940]. “Stay home all day. Cold – raw, mend shirt and stockings. Fix moose meat for stew in P. M. And wash bureau scarffs” [Mar 5, 1941]. “Stay home excepting for taking wash cloth bag up to Grace Meads. U. S. Declares war on Japan. Am sorry our country must go to war” [Dec 8, 1941]. “Disturbing letter from Dick. He considers joining air corps. Will he never be content to live a normal life? Both of us much upset” [Jan 9, 1942]. “...Geo very depressed. Imperial Dairy Co. Refused to take his frozen cream as they agreed to do, dirty trick on their part” [Feb 3, 1942]. “Mrs. Eastman’s oil stove set our corner house on fire. We all work to save things. Margaret slept here” [June 3, 1942]. “Geo and Edith return from Mass 12: 30. Geo keeps store for Emmett in eve. Nellie Bell here this eve” [May 26, 1944]. For a social historian, this diary is filled with the minutia of daily life in rural Vermont during the war. For a Women’s Studies program, it very clearly describes the daily life experienced by many women in the middle of the 20th century and the gender roles they lived out. This diary measures 5.0 inches by 4.25 inches and contains 365 pages. It is over 90 % complete. The padded cover is in good condition although there are wear marks on the corners and edges. The diary has a lock and the keys to the lock are in the box in which the diary was found. The binding is in good condition as are the pages. The handwriting is legible. Overall VG. ; Manuscripts; 5" x 4.25"; 365 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good- with no dust jacket .

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HENRY LAPAUZE

1921 Handwritten Thank You Note from Art Critic and Curator, Henry Lapauze

Paris, France, 1921. Ephemera. On offer is a wonderful note written by Henry Lapauze, noted French art critic and curator of Paris’ Palais des Beaux-arts. The note bears the handwritten letterhead “Petit Palais”, the name given to the original building that became the Museum. The card says simply: Je vous remercie de plus profund de mon coeur. [Translation: I thank you from the bottom of my heart]. Lapauze was born in 1967. He began his career as a typesetter and then a journalist. He became an art critic at Le Gaulois where his work in the arts won him critical recognition. In 1901, the Petit Palais was converted to a museum and Lapauze was appointed assistant director in 1903. In 1905, he became Director, a post he help until his death in 1925. Lapauze played a major role in the development of modern art in France during and after WWI. For a historian or an admirer of French modern art, this note is a direct connection to one of France’sgreat contributors to this aspect of French culture. This note measures 7.25 inches by 5.5 inches. It has a solid half inch black border. The paper is in good condition and the handwriting is quite legible. ; Manuscripts; 7.25" x 5.5"; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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CONGRESSMAN HENRY LARCADE JR.

1949 Letter from Louisiana Us Congressman About the Fair Labor Standards Act

Louisiana, United States, 1949. Ephemera. On offer is an interesting typed and signed 1949 communication between U. S. Congressman Henry D. Larcade Jr. And an unidentified constituent following WWII. Henry D. Larcade Jr, the Congressman for the 7th District for Louisiana. The letter addresses apparent constituent concerns about the Fair Labor Standards Act. Henry Larcade Jr. Was born in 1890 in Louisiana. He served in the Louisiana State Senate in 1928 and the state House of Representatives in 1936. In 1945, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives where he served until 1953. He passed away in 1961 at the age of 61. The letter is a classic example of taking a page to write a very cordial and warm letter that said absolutely nothing. To that end, it is a masterpiece. Included with the letter is a 3.50 by 6.25 card with the name of Albert R. Stelly and an outline map of Texas where Stelly resided. Other than his name and address, there is nothing else on the card. Thereis no indication that Larcade’s letter was written to Stelly. However, research has determined that both Larcade and Stelly came from the same small community in Louisiana and may have known each other personally. For a collector of political correspondence, especially that emanating from the U. S. House of Representatives, it is an excellent example. The letter is a single-sided, typed document measuring 10.5 inches by 8.0 inches. The paper is in good condition showing only some slight wrinkling. The signature is clear and readable. ; Letters; 10.5" x 8"; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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MONSIEUR DE LAVAL

1816 Pair of Letters to the Duc de Montmorency-Laval About a Job

France, 1816. Ephemera. On offer is a very interesting pair of letters, part of a correspondence with one of the most senior members of French nobility. The letters were written by a Monsieur de Laval. His first letter is a request to be considered for a position in a medical institution. The letter is addressed to Mathieu Jean Felicité de Montmorency, duc de Montmorency-Laval by his title. In his first letter, dated Aug 1st, 1816, de Laval outlines his past history in medicine: De Laval ancien chirurgien de terre et de mer des armies du Roy, membre et correspondent de la Societe Royale de Medecine de Marseille ...[Translation: De Laval former land and sea surgeon of the armies of the King, member and associate of the Royal Society of Medicine of Marseille…]He goes on to extol his qualities and how he would be suitable for the position he seeks. The second letter is dated Aug 18th. From context, it is apparent that he has received a reply to his first letter. And, unfortunately for him, his request to the Vicomte has fallen on deaf ears. J'ai recu Monsieur la lettre que vous envoyez fait l'honneur de m'ecrire []. Je aurais ete bien aise de vous ete utile mais j'ai malheurusement tres peu de moyen de rempli vos intuition. [I have received the letter you are sending and I am honoured to write to you. I would have been happy to be of use to you, but unfortunately I have very little way to satisfy your conditions…]. Mathieu Jean Felicité de Montmorency, duc de Montmorency-Laval was a prominent French statesman during the French Revolution and Bourbon Restoration. He was elected as the youngest member of the National Assembly in 1789. He is also known for his military expertise and his relationship with Mme de Staël. De Staël was the daughter of Jacques-Necker, France’s Minister of Finance and his wife Suzanne who hosted one of the most important salons in Paris. In short, Montmorency was wealthy, powerful and deeply connected in the leading circles of France. For a social historian, this is an excellent example of the type of correspondence that would have taken place among those seeking favours and positions. It is also a direct connection to one of France’s great noble families. There are two letters in this group. They each measure 9.5 inches by 7.5 inches. Each is a single sided piece. The paper is in good condition and the handwriting is legible. ; Manuscripts; 9.5" x 7.5"; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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MONSIEUR DE LAVAL

1816 Pair of Letters to the Duc de Montmorency-Laval About a Job

France, 1816. Ephemera. On offer is a very interesting pair of letters, part of a correspondence with one of the most senior members of French nobility. The letters were written by a Monsieur de Laval. His first letter is a request to be considered for a position in a medical institution. The letter is addressed to Mathieu Jean Felicité de Montmorency, duc de Montmorency-Laval by his title. In his first letter, dated Aug 1st, 1816, de Laval outlines his past history in medicine: De Laval ancien chirurgien de terre et de mer des armies du Roy, membre et correspondent de la Societe Royale de Medecine de Marseille ...[Translation: De Laval former land and sea surgeon of the armies of the King, member and associate of the Royal Society of Medicine of Marseille…]He goes on to extol his qualities and how he would be suitable for the position he seeks. The second letter is dated Aug 18th. From context, it is apparent that he has received a reply to his first letter. And, unfortunately for him, his request to the Vicomte has fallen on deaf ears. J'ai recu Monsieur la lettre que vous envoyez fait l'honneur de m'ecrire []. Je aurais ete bien aise de vous ete utile mais j'ai malheurusement tres peu de moyen de rempli vos intuition. [I have received the letter you are sending and I am honoured to write to you. I would have been happy to be of use to you, but unfortunately I have very little way to satisfy your conditions…]. Mathieu Jean Felicité de Montmorency, duc de Montmorency-Laval was a prominent French statesman during the French Revolution and Bourbon Restoration. He was elected as the youngest member of the National Assembly in 1789. He is also known for his military expertise and his relationship with Mme de Staël. De Staël was the daughter of Jacques-Necker, France’s Minister of Finance and his wife Suzanne who hosted one of the most important salons in Paris. In short, Montmorency was wealthy, powerful and deeply connected in the leading circles of France. For a social historian, this is an excellent example of the type of correspondence that would have taken place among those seeking favours and positions. It is also a direct connection to one of France’s great noble families. There are two letters in this group. They each measure 9.5 inches by 7.5 inches. Each is a single sided piece. The paper is in good condition and the handwriting is legible. ; Manuscripts; 9.5" x 7.5"; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Keywords: 19th Century

UNKNOWN ROYAL COURT LAWYERS

1834 Analysis of Legal Judgement Against Swedish Nobility in France

Colmar, France, 1834. Ephemera. On offer is an outstanding example of legal analysis in early 18th century France involving members of the nobility connected to both France and Sweden. The document. Authored by lawyers in the royal court of Colmar, France, begins with a reference to a judgment issued by a civil court in Saverene, France, close to the German border. The dispute described in the document involves the Count of Strahlenlheim. This is likely a reference to Count Charles Andrew of Strahlenheim-Wasaburg, a member of the Swedish nobility. His wife, who was named in the document as the Countess of Lewenhaupt, was also part of the Swedish nobility. The family was descended from the House of Vasaborg, a Swedish noble family and held properties in the Lower Saxony region of what is now Germany. The family also held lands in Forbach in the French region of Lorraine. Les avocates a la Cour royale de Colmar sousignes ont vu la jugement rendu par la Tribunal civil de Saverne le 21me avril 1830 contre la Commune de Zittersheim demandais un principal et incidemment de [ ]. Contre la Contessa de Lewenhaupt epousee de Seigneur Charles Comte de Strahlenheim et Consort de [ ] un principal et incidemment demanderon contre... [Translation: The lawyers at the Royal Court of Colmar have seen the judgment handed down by the Civil Court of Saverne on April 21, 1830 against the Commune of Zittersheim demanding a principal and incidentals [ ]. Against the Contessa of Lewenhaupt, wife of Lord Charles Count of Strahlenheim and Consort of [ ] a principal and incidentals demanding a principal against...] The document then goes on to examine in detail three questions that they say arise from this action. The discussion is in depth and offers an excellent insight into the legal world of France at that time. This was a family with high social ties in France, what is now Germany and Sweden. This document would be of interest to a genealogist, especially one interested in the major families in Sweden and its territories. For a legal historian, it is an excellent example of French civil law reasoning during the time of the French constitutional Monarchy. The 4-page document measures 14.0 inches by 8.25 inches. The document is 100% complete. The pages are in very good condition with some wear along the edges. The handwriting is fairly legible. ; 14"x8.25"; 4 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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ETHEL LEBER

Handwritten Depression-Era Vermont Diary by Ethel Leber

Bristol, Vermont, 1928. Hardcover. A detailed 1928 diary handwritten by 62-year-old Ethel LeBer in rural Vermont during the early years of the Great Depression. LeBer was born in November 1865 and lived her life in northern Vermont, near the city of Bristol. She passed away in 1929 at the age of 63. She was married to William LeBer and they had one child, a daughter who died when she was 16. Together, Ethel and her husband operated a small farm. She was 62 when she kept this diary. The diary describes the daily life that she and her husband lived, detailing the many tasks necessary to keep their farm operation going. It is totally focused on their immediate life, with almost no references to what was happening in the larger world. “Still cold -- 15 degrees below. Nelson came down to dinner, was here just about 2 hrs. Will went down to Bristol and got a horse shod . He and Lloyd cleaned out the sawdust in the ice house” (February 6). “70 degrees. Hot & sultry. Lloyd drew rest of wood to W. Wright. Will made ice cream & did chores. He filled the refrigerator for the first time. Put milk in trough to cool for first time” (April 5). “Clear and cooler. Men worked at haying. Nailor boy worked here. I cooked beet greens & made graham pudding” (July 17). “Cloudy and cool. Snowed a little in the morning. Men finished digging potatoes. Had 850 bu. Nelson stayed here last night and went home this AM” (September 25). “Very pleasant. Ate our dinner with Lou and tried to be happy but when the heart is sad, its hard to be glad” (December 25). Details- 6" x 3"- 122 pages- 100% completeCondition- Cover is in good condition- Binding is damaged on the inside of the front cover- Stitching is intact but the binding has cracked- Pages are in good condition and the handwriting is legibleEthel LeBer’s diary offers an excellent view of the daily life of a small farmer in upstate Vermont during the Great Depression, and paints a clear picture of the life that many many women in rural America led at that time of severe economic distress. ; 6" x 3"; 122 pages. Good with no dust jacket .

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RAOUL LEBLANC

1931 Manuscript Letter Relating to Canadian Publishing History on the First Edition of the Revue de L'Universite D'Ottawa

Ottawa Ontario Canada, 1931. Non-Book. On offer is a manuscript letter and accompanying envelope and business card, all belonging to Raoul Leblanc (1894-1948) and related to the history of Canadian publishing. Dated January 27, 1931 on Revue de l'Universitie d'Ottawa letterhead, Leblanc writes to François Joseph Audet (1867-1943) and confirms that he is sending a copy of the first edition [January 1931] of the La revue de l’Université d’Ottawa. A nice piece of publishing history. Raoul LeBlanc and Georges Simard , both Oblates of Mary Immaculate – conceived the idea to publish a periodical “to favour the development of higher culture. ” The first edition appeared in January 1931 under the title La revue de l’Université d’Ottawa. As the need was being felt to advd to the Revue an organism that would help the professors of the University of Ottawa to publish their research, it was decided in the fall of 1936 to create Les Éditions de l’Université d’Ottawa. The first volume appeared in 1937: Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville by Father Louis LeJeune was a posthumous volume. Francis-Joseph Audet was first employed in 1888 in the Secretary of State Department with the Keeper of the Records. Records and personnel were transferred to the Archives in 1904, and Mr. Audet remained there until he retired in 1939. Audet wrote in 1917 Canadian historical dates and events, 1492-1915. He was named Archivist Emeritus in recognition of his long service from 1889-1939. Letter, envelope and business card are all in VG condition. Visible creasing at fold lines on letter. French language. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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ROSALIND LECHTER

1990s Small Original Archive of Ephemera Handwritten by Noted African American Artist

NEW YORK, 1990. . On offer is a small archive of vintage memorabilia related to African American artist, Ms. Rosalind Letcher. Included: 1. An 8 1/2" X 11" handwritten letter dated June 14, 1993 on Ms. Letcher's letterhead to African American art historian and curator, Mr. Carroll Greene. "Dear Carroll, Well here it is hope it's not too late. I've been working hard I'm tired. Going to sign contract on house tomorrow. I sent an invitation to David Driskell, among others. I will write more later and send more slides. I've been working 60 hrs a week. I really must get a better job. I will stay in touch with you and hope to see you soon. Hope all is well with you. Love Roz P. S. Will write more later". 2. Five 8 1/2" X 11 " vintage copies of articles about Ms. Letcher and the Onyx Group. 3. Two 5" X 7" Color placards featuring work by Ms. Letcher - one is also an invitation to a reception at Odeon art house in Sag Harbor, NY, Friday, June 25, 1993 7-9 PM. 4. A page from the August 27, 1992 East Hampton Star that features notes, doodling in Ms. Letcher's hand. 5. A section of "Dan's Papers" (July 24, 1992) entitled "Multiculturalism" that features a photo and information about Ms. Letcher. NOTES: "Ms. Letcher's work springs forth from her expression of her individuality and her connection with her diverse back ground. Her belief in animism can be traced to her African-American heritage: a particular painting, "Seven African Powers", depicts the energy not seen, but still present in life-affirming objects like a gourd, starfish and female statue. Letcher's art gives birth to a higher, hidden reality - a transcendental, existential way of looking at things..." Overall VG. ; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF, BLACK STUDIES, BLACK AMERICANA, AFRICAN AMERICAN, NEGRO STUDIES, EPHEMERA, DR AARON JEFFREY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, NEGRO DIALECT, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, AUTOGRAPHED, AUTHORS, AMERICANA, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, PERSONAL HISTORY, ARCHIVE, DIARY, DIARIES, antiquité, contrat, vélin, document, manuscrit, papier Antike, Brief, Pergament, Dokument, Manuskript, Papier oggetto d'antiquariato, atto, velina, documento, manoscritto, carta antigüedad, hecho, vitela, documento, manuscrito, Papel,. Very Good .

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HARRIET LEE

1835 Chatty Manuscript Letter by Harriet Lee, British Playwright and Author of the Canterbury Tales

England, 1835. Non-Book. On offer is a fascinating autographed letter, written and signed by English playwright and author, who notably penned The Canterbury Tales, Harriet Lee (1757-1851). Dated Saturday 4th April [1835], Lee has written to Mrs. Reynolds. An excerpt of the letter follows, which gives a sense of the content: "We were very sorry, My dear Mrs. Reynolds, that you are doing penance - but Heaven in one season will reward you for it. I don't doubt -three is a mystical number you know, and of good own I hope - a little girl is perhaps in some respects not very desirable, but always ornamental in a family. I am sorry to be obliged to take leave of you upon papr but out T. T. L. Has been all in that way. On Monday we leave London to which I do not think we shall return next winter- God knows how the succeeding one may be disposed of. That will partly depend upon the Society we find in the Country...You are very likely to visit Wales and should you make Chepstow on your way we beg you to recollect that a line addressed to St. Arvans will always ensure yourself and Mr. Reynolds a will and Bed...." BIO NOTES: Harriet Lee was an English novelist and playwright. In 1786, she published The Errors of Innocence, a novel in five volumes, written in epistolary form. A comedy, The New Peerage, or our Eyes may deceive us, was performed at Drury Lane on 10 Nov. 1787, and, although acted nine times, was not successful enough to encourage her to continue writing for the stage. Clara Lennox, a novel in two volumes, was published in 1797 and translated into French in the following year. The first two volumes of Miss Lee's chief work, The Canterbury Tales, in which she was assisted by her sister Sophia, appeared in 1797-8, and a second edition appeared in 1799. The remaining three volumes came out in 1805. In 1798, she published a play in three acts, The Mysterious Marriage, or the Heirship of Rosalva. It was never acted. Before 1798, William Godwin made Miss Lee's acquaintance during a ten days' sojourn at Bath, and was so greatly struck with her conversation — he made elaborate analyses of it — that he determined to offer her marriage. But Godwin's egotism displeased Harriet, and she frankly rebuked his vanity. Godwin again visited Bath at the end of 1798 and paid her formal addresses, but Miss Lee, who seems to have had a regard for her eccentric lover, finally decided that his religious opinions made a happy union impossible. Her last letter, 7 August 1798, expressed a hope that friendly intercourse might be maintained; and Godwin sent letters to her at a later date criticising some of her literary productions. Among other of her friends were Jane and Anna Maria Porter, the novelists, who lived at Bristol, and Thomas Lawrence. It is said that Sophia and Harriet Lee were the first to predict the future eminence of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Samuel Rogers mentions meeting Harriet Lee in 1792. The letter measures 7-1/4 x 9 inches flat folded to 7-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches. Autograph letter signed. Three pages, (with integral address leaf) Spotting and one small 1/2 x 3/4 inch piece of paper missing affecting one word, otherwise good condition. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012332

Catalogue: 19th Century Manuscript

STANLEY LEIGHTON

1887 Manuscript Letter About Essex by Conservative British Politician, Stanley Leighton

England, 1887. Non-Book. On offer is an Autographed Signed Letter (ASL) of Stanley Leighton (1837-1901). Dated House of Commons 18 Ap[ril] 1887, Leighton writes to Canon Howell Evans, settling a financial matter, and commiserating on life in Essex "is indeed melancholy. Who will they succeed in getting to take such a place?" Letter measures 7-1/4 x 9-1/2 flat, folded to 7-1/4 x 4-3/4 inches. Autograph letter signed. Three pages, Last blank page removed below signature. Otherwise good condition. Stanley Leighton was an English barrister, landowner, artist and Conservative politician. Member of Parliament for North Shropshire 1876-1885 with: Viscount Newport and Member of Parliament for Oswestry 1885 – 1892; Manuscripts; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012323

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MADAME MARIE LOUISE LEJARD

1924 Woman’S Formal Legal Request for Divorce from Husband, Including Details of Challenges in the Marriage

France, 1924. Ephemera. On offer is a manuscript document containing the formal request to a civil court (Tribunal Civil) from a Madame Marie Louise Lejard requesting a divorce from her husband. The document carries a clear watermark, a clear tribunal seal and a stamp indicating a fee paid. An excerpt from the document follow: Que des le debut du marriage Monsieur Garrouy s'est [] brutal et grossier... [Translation: From the beginning of the marriage Mister Garrouy has been brutal and coarse…]. The letter goes on to detail her reasons for asking for a divorce. Following her comments are notes made by an official of the Tribunal. As well, on the left margin of the verso, are a series of notes. This document is an excellent example of the type of correspondence and applications that would be made in a case under French civil law a century ago. For a collector of French legal documents, this is a very clear example of the process for civil divorce in France. For a women’s Studies program, it is a fine example of how women were treated in the courts in France at this time. The document measures 9.75 inches by 7.0 inches. It fills both sides of a single leaf. The paper is in good condition and the handwriting is legible. ; Manuscripts; 9.5"x7"; 2 pages. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010233

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LOIS VEREEN LESLIE

1907-1908 Diary of a Young Ohio Woman About to Marry Her First Husband

Ohio, 1907. Softcover. On offer is an interesting diary kept by a young mid-western American woman during the last years of WWI, in the months leading up to her first marriage. The author of this diary was Lois Vereen Leslie (1889-1986) of Ohio. She was married to William Andrew Scott (1889-1952) in 1908. They had a child named Charlotte Loraine Scott in 1910. Lois subsequently moved to California and married Roy Henry Nelson (1888-1976) in 1938. They remained married to him until his death. She passed away in California. Leslie kept this diary from October 1907 until June 1908, when she was 18 turning 19. She makes a note at the end of the diary, “I was married July 29, 1908”. Her entries are often only 3 or 4 lines. They recount daily events in her life including plenty of talk about Bill, who she would marry very soon. The following will give a sense of her diary: “Etta and I went driving in the A. M. Hazel & Lillian came down in afternoon and we went uptown in eve. Bill came home with us” [Oct 2]. “Baked chocolate pie in A. M. Ida and [ ] came in afternoon and we went skating. I received letter from Laura Hitchcock in afternoon. [ ] and I were at [ ]’s store with Clara and Eva” [Jan 23]. “Bill’s sister Jean and his Aunt Daisie came over in afternoon. Papa and wife came in evening from Chicago in No 8 to Van Wert, then to Convoy in 9: 42 car. I stayed all night with Dora Leslie” [May 9]. For a social historian, this little diary gives a glimpse into the life of a very ordinary American woman on the verge of becoming a wife and mother, in the early years of the 20th century. For a Women’s Studies program, it offers a look at the roles and expectations of women at that time and place. This small diary measures approximately 5x2.5 inches and contains 148 pages. It is about 55% complete. The book is not a diary per se but rather a small pocket notebook containing pages printed with a light grid on each page. The pages are not dated. The covers are intact and have separated from the book itself.. There is evidence of wear – the front cover has had some of the surface of the cover worn off and there are wear marks along the spine, and at the corners. The pages are sewn and are in good condition. The handwriting is reasonably legible although the first few pages are very faint.; Manuscripts; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 148 pages; Signed by Author. Fair with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012207

Keywords: ' Engagement Wedding