MAYOR JOHN HOWELL

1885 Manuscript Copy of a Jean Inglow Poem, Signed by Hastings Mayor John Howell

England, 1885. Non-Book. On offer is a handwritten copy of a poem by the British poet, Jean Inglow (1820-1897) but not in her writing. It is dated 1885 and signed by John Howell (c1825-1893) on the bottom right. The page contains two stanza's from this Inglow poem - A Cottage in a Chine. We know they music madeIn heaven, ere man's creation; But when God threw it down to us that strayed It dropt with lamentation, And ever since doth its sweetness shade With sighs for its first station. Its joy suggests regret— Its most for more is yearning; And it brings to the soul that its voice hath met, No rest that cadence learning, But a conscious part in the sighs that fretIts nature for returning. BIO NOTES: John Howell was the founder of John Howell & Son the leading building and engineering company in Hastings, Sussex in the 1860s. The firm engineered churches and other public buildings in the area to the designs of innovative architects, including Holy Trinity Church in 1860 to the design of Samuel Sanders Teulon and St. Johns Church, Hollington in 1865-1868 for Edward Alexander Wyon. John Howell Jr (1851-1903) constructed the old Gothic Revival Hastings Grammar School building to the design of Jeffery and Skiller in 1883. Howell Senior was a campaigner on behalf of the Liberal party and held a prominent political position in the town from the 1860s to the 1880s. He came to Hastings as a fatherless boy and was the Mayor of Hastings by 1878. Poem is written on one page, 4to. Dated and signed by Howell at bottom right. Overall Fair+. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012348

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Keywords: County Politicians Poetry

WILLIAM BLANCHARD JERROLD

1879 Manuscript Letter to a "Truant Friend" from William Blanchard Jerrold, British Journalist

England, 1879. Non-Book. On offer is a letter, handwritten and signed by British writer William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-1884). Letter measures 7-1/8 x 4-1/2 inches flat but was folded. Autograph letter signed on 1 pp, front. (4pp). Dated Victoria Street SW on blind embossed "the Forum Club" note paper. Date of Oct. 24, [18) 79 written with different pen. To an unnamed correspondent [My dear, but truant friend], arranging a visit. Had been affixed in an autograph book with some evidence, otherwise, very good condition. William Blanchard Jerrold was a well known English journalist and author. Jerrold became a writer and four of his plays, including Beau Brummel, were performed. He also worked as a journalist and on the death of his father in 1857, replaced him as editor of Lloyd's Weekly newspaper. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012305

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JAMES STEWART AND GEN. JAMES KEMPT

1823 Manuscript Legal Documents Relating to Well-Known Nova Scotia Historical Figures James Stewart and Gen. James Kempt

Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1823. Non-Book. On offer is a fascinating Canadiana manuscript document which includes the signatures of two prominent historical Canadian figures being James Stewart (1765-1830) and General Sir James Kempt [c1765-1854]. Front page is the sworn statement of James Stewart regarding Gillam Pailer witnessing a document. It is signed and dated in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Aug 12, 1823. It reads: "Personally appeared this Twelth day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Three before me the Honourable James Stewart One of the Judges of His Majesty's Supreme Court for the Province of Nova Scotia Gillam Pailer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and being by me duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God made Oath and said that he was personally present and Witnessed the execution of the foregoing instrument by James Stewart whose name is subscribed as "Attorney in fact for the said Colonel Stewart". Given under my hand at Halifax in the Province of Nova Scotia the day and year first above written. (signed) Gillam Pailer, J. Stewart"Page two is the confirmation of James Stewart, being subscribed to a certificate as is one of the judges in Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Confirmation by James Kempt with seal and signed by him at the top Signed at the bottom by William Hill, Provincial Secretary's Office to the Magistrates of Halifax. This is an important piece the administrative history of the province of Nova Scotia. BIO NOTES: James Stewart was an American-born lawyer, judge and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Halifax County in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1798 to 1799. His name also appears as James Stuart. He was a member of the North British Society. Stewart came to Halifax with his father around 1780. He was educated in Halifax and at University of Edinburgh. In 1790, he married Elizabeth, the daughter of John Halliburton, a member of the Nova Scotia Council. Stewart was elected to the assembly in a 1798 by-election held following the death of Jonathan Sterns. In May 1798, he was named solicitor general. He became a justice in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in 1815. Sir James Kempt was the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, 1820-1828 and worked as the Administrator of the Government of Canada from 1828-1830. 2pp. Manuscript, size each page, 7-7/8 x 12-3/4 inches. Stitched and with faded seal. Large crease lines at folds and some minor tearing at the creases that do not interfere with readability. Overall G. ; Manuscripts; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012362

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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

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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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Keywords: Politicians

CHARLES HARFORD LLOYD

1896 Manuscript Letter from British Composer, Recommending Concertos to British Musicologist

England, 1896. Non-Book. On offer is an autograph letter, written and signed by Charles Harford Lloyd (1849-1919) , written to Sir William Henry Hadow (1859-1937). Dated Oct. 26, [18]96, Lloyd writes to Hadow, suggesting music for a Ball, and including sketches of part of the scores from Mozart’s Concerto in D Minor and a D Minor Concerto. Lloyd concludes the letter writing, “They are breathtaking songs, but wonderfully beautiful”. The letter is written on Eaton College Windsor letterhead. BIO NOTES: Sir William Henry Hadow a leading educational reformer in Great Britain and a musicologist. Charles Harford Lloyd (was an English composer and organist. Charles became a well-known organist. Charles' most successful area was organ and choral but he wrote 3 clarinet pieces for his friend Randle Fynes Holme (1864-1957) While studying at Magdalen Hall Lloyd was founder, with his friend Hubert Parry, and first president of the Oxford University musical club. He was organist of Gloucester Cathedral 1876-1881, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford 1882-1891, then music teacher at Eton College from 1892. After retirement he was appointed organist at the Chapel Royal, St. James from 1914. This letter measures 8-3/4 x 7 inches flat, folded to 4-3/8 x 7 inches, Handwritten on 3pp of 4pp. VG condition. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 3 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012340

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Keywords: Symphony Musicology Drawing

LORD RICHARD BICKERTON PERNELL LYONS, 1ST VISCOUNT LYONS

1856 Manuscript Letter from Lord Richard Bickerton Pernell Lyons, 1st Viscount Sending a Gift to a Woman Named Caroline

England, 1856. Non-Book. On offer is a rare letter written and signed by Lord Richard Bickerton Pernell Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons. Letter measures 6-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches. Autograph letter signed. One page. Dated Norfolk House April 21st 1856. Sending a gift to "dear Caroline." . Very good condition. Lord Lyons, whose full name is Richard Bickerton Pernell Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons was a British diplomat with fifty years of service to the British Foreign Office. He was Ambassador to the United States (1858-1865) during the Civil War and was key in the "Trent affair", which established Lyons' lasting reputation. In the autumn of 1861, the Confederacy sent two envoys (James Mason and John Slidell) to Europe to try to secure formal recognition. They traveled on the (neutral) British mail steamer Trent. A Union warship intercepted the Trent and seized the envoys, outraging British opinion. Public excitement over the affair grew so intense that war between Britain and America seemed for a time unavoidable. Through tact and firmness Lyons was largely responsible for the avoidance of open war between the two countries, persuading the reluctant United States government to release the envoys. The author Raymond A. Jones in his work The British Diplomatic Service, 1815-1914 has stated, unequivocally, that Lyons' handling of the "Mason-Slidell affair ... Established his well-deserved reputation as Britain's greatest mid-century ambassador." He was ambassador to France from 1867 until 1887.; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012311

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JOSEPH-ETIENNE-EUGENE MARMETTE

1888 Canadian-Themed Manuscript Letter by French Canadian Novelist and Historian, Joseph-Etienne-Eugene Marmette

Canada, 1888. Non-Book. On offer is a swell piece of French Canadiana, being a letter with distinctly Canadian content, written by Canadian novelist and historian, Joseph-Etienne-Eugene Marmette (1844-1895). At the time of this letter's writing, Marmett was working as the deputy director at the Archives of Canada. Addressed on Archives Branch Ottawa letterhead beside an Agriculture Canada seal, Marmette dates his letter June 27, 1888. In his letter, addressed to an anonymous "Monsieur", Marmette writes that he is replying to the gentleman's letter of May 25. The letter of May 25 had been inaccurately addressed and had only reached Marmette recently. The person to whom Marmette is responding seems to have been interested in Hertel's Deerfield expedition, and Marmette informs him of his colleague's pamphlet discussing this historical moment. Marmette explains that the pamphlet is dated 1886 and the articles within it appeared in "La Revue Canadienne". Marmettegoes on to thank the recipient for his catalogue, and inform him that he gave it to the Department of Canadian Archives. Marmette closes his letter by apologizing for his inability to attend an upcoming event, explaining that he has recently returned from a year in Europe and his work has piled up! While small in size, this letter is an absolute Canadiana gem. BIO NOTES: Joseph-Etienne-Eugene Marmett is the son of Joseph Marmet, doctor, and Élisa Taché, daughter of Étienne-Paschal Taché. Marmette did his classical studies at the Petit Séminaire de Québec from 1857 to 1864. He then studied at Regiopolis College in Kingston, from 1864 to 1865, then he undertook law studies at Laval University in 1865. However, he did not complete this course. In 1867, Marmette was hired as a clerk in the Treasury Office of the province of Quebec. In 1882, he became a civil servant for the federal government in Ottawa. His work led him to make several trips to Europe, since he was first a special immigration agent in France and Switzerland, then deputy director of the Archives of Canada. While he held this last position, Marmette was notably responsible for transcribing archives relating to the history of Canada into French repositories. He was also responsible, in 1886, for the library of the Canadian pavilion at the Colonial Exhibition in London. Marmette is best known as a novelist and essayist. The historical novel is the literary genre that mainly marks his writings. The author published his first novel, Charles et Éva, in the form of a serial in La Revue canadienne in 1866 and 1867. He used this model for two other novels in L'Opinion publique. He participated in the founding of the Royal Society of Canada in 1882, where he occupied the fifteenth seat in Section I (French-language literature, history and archeology). In addition to Charles and Éva (1866-1867) , Marmette published François de Bienville, scenes from Canadian life in the 17th century (1870) , L'intendant Bigot (1871) , Le Chevalier de Mornac (1873) , Le tomahawk et l' sword (1877) , Heroism and betrayal (1878) , The Maccabees of New France, story of a Canadian family, 1641-1768 (1878) and Stories and memories (1891). (Source: Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec) Three pages, 5 x 8 inches. Argiculture Canada red embossed seal - Archives Branch, Ottawa, 27 Juin 1888. Small stain on front page, otherwise near fine condition. Overall G. French language. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 3 pages; Signed by Author. Fair with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012352

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MAJOR GENERAL SIR JOHN CARSTAIRS MCNEILL

19th C. Manuscript Letter and Signature by Scottish Victoria Cross Recipient Major General Sir John Carstairs Mcneill

England. Non-Book. On offer is an Autographed Signed Letter (ASL) of Major General Sir John Carstairs McNeill (1831-1904). Dated Monday, [no month, no year], McNeill writes asking "Dear Old Man" to convey a message to his "Missus" about something to do with (what appears to say) "H. R. H." (His Royal Highness). McNeill signs the letter at the bottom. John Carstairs McNeill was a Scottish recipient for the Victoria Cross for bravery in New Zealand, when he was Lt Col, 107th Regiment, Ohaupo, (30 March 1864). For the valour and presence of mind which he displayed in New Zealand, on the 30th of March, 1864, which is thus described by Private Vesper, of the Colonial Defence Force. Private Vosper states that he was sent on that day with Private Gibson, of the same Force, as an escort to Major (now Lieutenant- Colonel) McNeill, Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron. Lieutenant-Colonel McNeill was proceeding to Te Awamutu on duty at the time. On returning from that place, and about a mile on this side of Ohanpu, this Officer, having seen a body of the enemy in front, sent Private Gibson back to bring up Infantry from Ohanpu, and he and Private Vosper proceeded leisurely to the top of a rise to watch the enemy. Suddenly they were attacked by about 50 natives, who were concealed in the fern close at hand. Their only chance of escape was by riding for their lives, and as they turned to gallop, Private Vesper's horse fell and threw him. The natives thereupon rushed forward to seize him, but Lieutenant-Colonel McNeill, on perceiving that Private Vosper was not following him, returned, caught his horse, and helped him to mount. The natives were firing sharply at them, and were so near that, according to Private Vesper's statement, it was only by galloping as hard as they could that they escaped. He says that he owes his life entirely to Lieutenant-Colonel McNeill's assistance, for he could not have caught his horse alone, and in a few minutes must have been killed. The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories. Letter measures 8 x 5 inches, from a piece of paper 8x10 inches that has been folded in half. Autograph letter signed. One page of writing. Age toning and minor folds present. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good .

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Book number: 0012327

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Keywords: Scotland

SIR WILLIAM RALPH MEREDITH

1894 Letter from the "Founding Father" of Ontario, Canada's Worker's Compensation System, Mpp and U of T Chancellor

Ontario, Canada, 1894. Non-Book. On offer is a letter, typed and signed by Sir William Ralph Meredith (1840-1923) to Toronto lawyer L. Church. Dated March 17, 1894, this letter is regarding setting up an appointment to have Mr. Church deputized. Church is a lawyer with the Messrs, Robinson, O'Brien & Gibson law firm in Toronto. BIO NOTES: Sir William Ralph Meredith was a lawyer, politician, judge, and educator. Founding Father of the Worker's Compensation System in Ontario , MPP for London district and Chancellor of the University of Toronto 1900–1923.10-3/8 x 8 inches, typed letter signed by Meredith. Was folded now flat, otherwise, good condition. It appears someone has made some historical notes on the document in pencil. ; Manuscripts; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good .

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Book number: 0012368

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EMMA MOTTRAM (SOMETIMES MOTRAM)

1884 Academic Workbook of a Young Teen Girl Studying at the Bramley Seminary in Yorkshire, England

Bramley, Yorkshire, England, 1884. Softcover. On offer is fine example of the type of education offered to well-off girls in late 19th century EnglandThe journal belonged to Emma Mottram (sometimes Motram) (b. 1870) , daughter of Edward and Ellen (Jessop) Mottram. Emma was born and grew up in Bramley, Yorkshire. In 1884, she was 14-year-old student attending a boarding school, often referred to as a ‘seminary’ - in this case Bramley Seminary. Emma’s notebook provides an excellent look into the education system in England at the end of the 19th century. Headings that Emma has written in the book above her many neatly written notes include English History, Dictation, William Tell, Bible History, Geography, Composition, and others. Her notes are interspersed with a few letters Emma wrote to friends. It is not clear whether the letters were written as an academic exercise. Not only does Emma’s book reference areas of study, but it provides details on what that education looked like. Many entries record answers to questions on topics that were obviously discussed in class. Some excerpts follow: “William the Conqueror was the son of the First Duke of Normandy. He pretended that Edward the Confessor during his stay in Normandy whither he had been obliged to flee on account of the incursions of the Danes had in gratitude for the favours he had received promised his crown which at his death William came over to claim”. “Where is Lake Baikal and what is its extent? In Asia, it is half the size of Scotland Where is Heligoland and to whom does it belong? At the mouth of the Elbe, it belongs to the English…”. “My Dearest Annie…I thought as I had a little time I would write to you. It is Wickersley Sunday School Sermons next Sunday. There is a tea on Tuesday and a meeting after the tea…”. Many pages show either initials or corrections in red ink, possibly made by a teacher. This was the late Victorian period. Britain has seen incredible advances in science and technology. Coupled with the strongest naval fleet the world had ever witnessed, Britain had become the global power. There were massive social changes at home as well, including education. The education curriculum served not only to solidify the nearly universal literacy of the population but to also cement certain attitudes about the role of the English throughout the world. For a historian, this small student’s notebook offers an excellent glimpse into the structure of that education system and hints at its impact on the society as a whole. This is an excellent primary source document form this period. This soft-cover notebook measures 8.0 inches by 6.5 inches and contains 88 pages. It is 100% complete.. The cover is in fair condition. There are extensive wear marks and some tears along the edges on the back cover. The binding is stitched and it is loose, The cover has pulled away from the spine in places. The pages are in good condition and the handwriting is very legible. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 88 pages; Signed by Author. Fair with no dust jacket .

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Keywords: British Schools Academia Teenage Homework

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1863 Cuban Cedula for Chinese Coolie Labourer with Rare Manuscript Note Indicating He Is Now Free

Havana, Cuba, 1863. Non-Book. On offer is an important document from the Chinese coolie trade, being a cedula (identification card) for a Chinese man who was called “Martin” from “Asia”, dated March 6, 1863. The cedula indicates that Martin is working an eight year contract in Havana. What makes this particular cedula so rare is a manuscript note on the back dated in Havana on July 24, 1863, which indicates that this coolie is being set free from his “promise” to work and that there will be “indemnization”. The cedula is a typed form, stamped by the Government of Havana, and filled in ink with Martin’s details. The form contains information about the cedula, its purpose and consequences of not carrying it. It has a pre-printed signature of a Cuban official at the bottom. The manuscript note about the coolie’s freedom is hand-signed by F. De la Cava. This cedula provides a glimpse into the documentation required by coolies brought to Cuba to work as indentured servants and paints a picture of the conditions in which these coolies lived and worked. The Chinese coolie trade, a system of indentured labor that targeted young, poor Chinese men, operated from 1847-1874. The coolie trade took place, in large part, between the shipping port in Macao (now a part of China, then under Portuguese rule) and Havana, Cuba (then under Spanish control). Coolies were transported from China on ships, many of which had formerly been used as African slave ships (Yun & Laremont, 2001). The coolie ships often had slave names (eg Africano, Mauritius) or ironic names (Dreams, Hope, Live Yankees, Wandering Jew) (Yun & Laremont, 2001, p. 110). Many did not survive the journey, with “approximately 16,400 Chinese coolies [dying] on European and American coolie ships to Cuba during a 26-year period” (Yun & Laremont, 2001, p. 111-112). This accounted for a mortality rate of 12-30%, though, on some voyages, the death rate reached 50% (as in the case of the Portuguese ship Cors in its 1857 sailing). These deaths were caused by violence, rebellions, thirst, suffocation and sickness (Yun & Laremont, 2001). To learn more about the Chinese coolie trade and its importance in world history, click here to read our in-depth research blog on the topic. This document measures 8.5x12 inches. It shows significant signs of age including age toning, frayed edges, folds and creases. It is entirely legible. Spanish language. Overall Fair. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Fair with no dust jacket .

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CHINESE COOLIES AND CUBAN OFFICIALS

1866 Cuban Police Investigation with Sworn Testimonies of 20 Chinese Coolies Who Sailed to Havana Aboard the German Ship Ammerland

Havana, Cuba, 1866. Non-Book. On offer is a unique string- bound manuscript folio containing a complete Cuban police investigation into the deaths of Chinese coolies aboard the German ship Ammerland on its voyage from Macao to Havana. The document contains a summary of the case, the introduction of the witnesses and translators involved, 20 testimonies by Chinese coolies which are signed by the Chinese men being questioned and those conducting the interviews, as well as concluding pages summarizing the findings of the investigation. The case relates to the German ship Ammerland. She departed Macao on January 5, 1866 with 225 Chinese men on board, and arrived in Havana on May 17, 1866, with 201 living passengers. This was a loss rate of 10.67% for this sailing. Interestingly, this police investigation folio states that there was only a 6% loss rate for the sailing. The Cuban police investigated the on-board deaths. The first two pages introduce the case. There is a seal on the first page that reads “Capitania del Partido de Puentes Grandes”. The ship owners, the Zangroniz family, nominated two witnesses to follow the investigation into their ship’s loss rate. These were Dn. Francsco Cerdu and Don Valentiin de la Cabada. Both of their signatures are present in the document. There were also two interpreters appointed of the same “class” (race) as the Chinese men. They were Luis Aldecoa and Francisco Achon. Their signatures are also present. The following pages include testimonies of 20 of the asiaticos (Asian people) transcribed in Spanish with signatures from both the Spanish investigators and the Chinese man being questioned. The first Chinese witness is identified as being a non-Christian. He was Lam-pon-lim from the town of Sancho, age 30. Lam-pon-lim states he came as a colonist brought by the Zangroniz y Compania de la Habana. He was there to fulfill a contract. He claims the ship he came on was “capable”, “ventilated”, and “there was water”, “healthy food in abundance”, a “doctor and medicine” and that he does not believe the mortality on board was caused by this good treatment. The rest of the testimonies are in a similar vein with only slight changes to the wording. For example, the fourth witness, Yong Tong, a native of Sennen and age 18, makes similar statements to Lam-pon-lim, but adds that his treatment was “very good”. Given what we know about the deplorable conditions of coolie trade ship transport, it is believed that these testimonies were highly coerced and manipulated to show the ship in a positive light. The final two pages of the folio state that the mortality on board the Ammerland was not due to mistreatment of passengers, rather to pre-existing illnesses of the men on board. The summary reiterates the supposed “good” conditions on board. The Chinese coolie trade, a system of indentured labor that targeted young, poor Chinese men, operated from 1847-1874. The coolie trade took place, in large part, between the shipping port in Macao (now a part of China, then under Portuguese rule) and Havana, Cuba (then under Spanish control). Coolies were transported from China on ships, many of which had formerly been used as African slave ships (Yun & Laremont, 2001). The coolie ships often had slave names (eg Africano, Mauritius) or ironic names (Dreams, Hope, Live Yankees, Wandering Jew) (Yun & Laremont, 2001, p. 110). Many did not survive the journey, with “approximately 16,400 Chinese coolies [dying] on European and American coolie ships to Cuba during a 26-year period” (Yun & Laremont, 2001, p. 111-112). This accounted for a mortality rate of 12-30%, though, on some voyages, the death rate reached 50% (as in the case of the Portuguese ship Cors in its 1857 sailing). These deaths were caused by violence, rebellions, thirst, suffocation and sickness (Yun & Laremont, 2001). This folio is genuinely remarkable. While we and others hold multiple examples of individual depositions from Chinese coolies, it is exceptionally rare to find a complete example of a police investigation into one specific ship, including the additional notes about the investigation and investigators. This piece would make an absolutely sensational addition to any academic research collection. ABOUT THE AMMERLAND: The Ammerland sailed for the Zangroniz (Zangronis) family, a well-known family who participated in trafficking of human beings even before the Chinese coolie trade began. The Zangroniz y Compania trafficking business sent a total of 26 ships carrying coolies from Macao to Havana, mostly using French ships, with a few exceptions, including the German Ammerland. The depositions measure approx 8.5x12.5 inches. There are 16 pages in the folio with manuscript writing on 27 pages (writing on font and back of most pages). One diagonal corner (2 inch triangle) missing from the final blank page. Age toning, some ink bleed-through, and fraying to the edges of the paper that do not impact readability. Legible. Spanish language. Overall G. Citations: Asome, J. (2020). Coolie ships of the Chinese diaspora (1846-1874). Proverse Hong Kong. Sparks, R. J. (2020). On the frontlines of slave trade abolition: British consuls combat state capture in Cuba and Mozambique. Atlantic Studies, 17(3) , 327-347. Yun, L. & Laremont, R. R. (2001). Chinese Coolies and African Slaves in Cuba, 1847-74. Journal of Asian American Studies, 4(2) , 99–122. Https: //doi.org/10.1353/jaas.2001.0022; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 28 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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1866 Complete Criminal Investigation with Sworn Testimonies of 13 Chinese Coolies Who Sailed to Havana Aboard the French Ship Amaril Trehouart, Featuring Discussion of Opium Aboard the Ship

Havana, Cuba, 1874. Non-Book. On offer is a string-bound 22 page police investigation into the deaths of 33 Chinese people aboard the French coolie ship Amaril Trehouart, which sailed from Macao to Havana, arriving in March of 1866. The Amaril was a French vessel that made two crossings during the Chinese coolie trade. This document relates to its November 29, 1865 departure, run by Captain P. Cotte, on which 313 Chinese people boarded and 280 arrived alive in Havana on March 15, 1866. This reflected a 10.5% death rate on this voyage. The Amaril was owned and operated by the Campbell brothers, who made this shipment in collaboration with the Carbaga brothers. This document is dated March 16, 1866, the day after the vessel arrived in Havana. The first page is stamped Sur Comisaria de Policia del Quinto Distrito (South Police Station of the Fifth District). It introduces the ship and the investigation and presents the order to interrogate the 13 newly arrived Chinese from the Amaril. The second page, which discusses the investigation, is stamped by the Cuban police. This investigation is criminal in nature, looking into any violence against Chinese passengers. The Chinese people that are questioned in the investigation are being kept in a Depository, where they will be kept until their contracts are sold to a plantation owners. The next several folio pages are transcriptions of the questions and answers given to and by each of the 13 interviewed Chinese coolies. The information covered in each interrogation include the name and origin of the person, their reason for coming to the Island (always an 8 year primitive contract) , whether there was food given, and more. In all cases the coolies reported that food was abundant. However, one coolie (folio p. 4) reports that they water they drank made them sick. It is also reported that they were given “opio” (opium) to smoke. There is also a report that the sick were separated from the “good” (healthy) people. In the manuscript conclusion at the end of the report, it is reported that 30 colonos perished, they ate cold food and no opium to smoke. Given what we know about the deplorable conditions of coolie trade ship transport, it is believed that much of these testimonies were highly coerced and manipulated to show the ship in a positive light. The Chinese coolie trade, a system of indentured labor that targeted young, poor Chinese men, operated from 1847-1874. The coolie trade took place, in large part, between the shipping port in Macao (now a part of China, then under Portuguese rule) and Havana, Cuba (then under Spanish control). Coolies were transported from China on ships, many of which had formerly been used as African slave ships (Yun & Laremont, 2001). The coolie ships often had slave names (eg Africano, Mauritius) or ironic names (Dreams, Hope, Live Yankees, Wandering Jew) (Yun & Laremont, 2001, p. 110). Many did not survive the journey, with “approximately 16,400 Chinese coolies [dying] on European and American coolie ships to Cuba during a 26-year period” (Yun & Laremont, 2001, p. 111-112). This accounted for a mortality rate of 12-30%, though, on some voyages, the death rate reached 50% (as in the case of the Portuguese ship Cors in its 1857 sailing). These deaths were caused by violence, rebellions, thirst, suffocation and sickness (Yun & Laremont, 2001). To learn more about the Chinese coolie trade and its importance in world history, click here to read our in-depth research blog on the topic. This folio is genuinely remarkable. While we and others hold multiple examples of individual depositions from Chinese coolies, it is exceptionally rare to find a complete example of a police investigation into one specific ship, including the additional notes about the investigation and investigators. This piece would make an absolutely sensational addition to any academic research collection. 20 pages folio plus 2 pages octavo. String bound, age toning, frayed edges, normal wear for age. Overall G. Asome, John. Coolie Ships of the Chinese Diaspora (1846-1874) (p. 252). Proverse Hong Kong. Kindle Edition. ; Manuscripts; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 22 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012113

Catalogue: 19th Century Manuscript

CUBAN OFFICIALS

1867 Rare Contract for the "Rental" of an Emancipated Slave in Havana, Cuba

Havana, Cuba, 1867. Non-Book. On offer is a rare contract from the Administration of Central Depot of the Emancipated stating the terms of a slave rental commencing in 1867. This contract was made for an emancipated slave named Fammouf (? ) Luciano of the Congo. He is to be rented by one Francisco de Salaz. The contract is signed July 8, 1867. A highlight of this particular rental contract is the name of the Expedition during which this particular African slave was found, which was the "Sancti Espiritus and Trinidad". The contract is signed by the Salaz who will rent this man, and witnesses. This rental contract is extremely rare and a remarkable, though tragic, piece of the history of the Cuban slave trade. To think that this man was emancipated and yet was able to be rented out once again is heartbreaking and provides yet another piece of the puzzle of Cuban slavery history. Cuba had a great need for inexpensive labour to support their sugar industry. While America and Britain signed a treaty in 1814 to abolish the African slave trade, it took many years for complete global abolition. The African slave trade was not ended in Cuba until 1886, despite it being formally abolished in 1867 (Yun & Laremont, 2001). The details of this contract closely align with contracts of Chinese coolie labourers, and the printed nature of this contract implies that many emancipated African slaves were contracted following their emancipation. Based on knowledge of the contracted Chinese labourers, we know that conditions for indentured workers were equal to, or worse than, those of slaves. This document is printed and filled out in ink. It is one page with the manuscript content on the recto of a single sheet and typed terms of the contract on the verso. It measures 8x12 inches. It exhibits age toning and creasing appropriate to its age. Overall G. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012111

Catalogue: 19th Century Manuscript