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259 ; dramatic personages, 263-4 , 269 ; artists', 270 ; French, 303-11 ; American, 342-3 ; variations in, 356-77 Verdi, G., 357 Vicars, Sir Arthur, 375 Victoria, Empress of Germany, 168 Victoria, Queen, 56 , 144-7 , 355 Villeneuve, Admiral, 311 Voltaire, 311 , 315 , 355 Vrain-Lucas, 87-9 , 90-1 Wallace, Dr., 110 , 195 Waller, John, 120 , 124-5 , 238 Walpole, Horace, quoted, 8 , 133-4 , 205-6 , 342 Washington, George, 56 , 325 , 329-32 ; value of autographs of, 352 ; facsimile of letter of, 333 ; portfolio of, 372 ; documents signed by, 375 ; letter of, 377 Watson, G. L. de St. M., 214 Watts, Isaac, 356 Wellington, Duke of, 56 , 64 , 237 , 253-5 , 360-1 , 369 , 373 Wesley, John, facsimile of letter of, 232 ; value of autograph of, 373 , 342 West, Sir Benjamin, 369 West, James, 36 Wexford, the War in , 112 Whalley, Dr., 367 Wheeler, H. F. B., works by, 105 , 112 Whistler, J. Arch., 229 White, Sir George, collection of, 68 , 76 , 125 White, Gilbert, 364 Whitelock's MS., discovery of, 99 Wilkinson, Miss Patty, 85 William III., 56 , 126 William IV., 143 , 156 William of Orange, 365 Wilson, William, 109 Wolfe, James, 375 Woollan, B. M., 248 Wordsworth, Dorothy, 56 , 361 Wren, Sir Christopher, 355 Wright, Captain, 374 Yates, Edmund, 233 , 356 York, Cardinal, MSS. of, 96 Young, Mr., 120 , 353

UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED, THE GRESHAM PRESS, WOKING AND LONDON.


FOOTNOTES:

[1] It was fortunately catalogued under the name of "Genlis, FÉlicitÉ Ducrest, Comtesse de," and so escaped attention. The principal witnesses are Philippe ÉgalitÉ, Duc d'OrlÉans, and General Valence. The bride is described as "Citizen Anne Caroline StÉphanie Sims, aged 19, living in Paris, known in France by the name of Pamela, a native of Fago in Newfoundland and daughter of William Brixeij (sic) and Mary Sims." The bridegroom is said to be "Edward FitzGerald, aged 29, generally living in Dublin, Ireland, a native of Whitehall, London, and the son of James FitzGerald de Leinster and Dame AmÉlie Lennox de Leinster." The Duke of OrlÉans figures in the deed only as Citizen Louis Philippe ÉgalitÉ.

[2] Published by order of the Trustees in 1906; price 6d.

[3] Issued every month at a yearly subscription of 10 francs. The office is at 3, Rue de Furstenberg, Paris. Amongst M. Charavay's collaborators are M. Anatole France, of the French Academy, and M. George Cain, of the MusÉe Carnavalet. Each number contains one or more facsimiles and a list of sale prices.

[4] The publisher of Autograph Catalogues invariably adopts the following convenient abbreviations: A. L. S. (autograph letter signed), A. L. (autograph letter unsigned), A. N. S. (autograph note signed), D. S. (document signed). In France L. A. S. indicates an autograph letter signed and P. S. (piÈce signÉe) a signed document.

[5] Dr. Scott says: "Various suggestions have been offered for the restoration of vanished writing and of ink which has faded, such as a solution of sulphide of ammonium washed over the writing, previously moistened with water or a decoction of nut-galls, but great care must be exercised so as not to injure valuable documents. Indeed, I cannot too often repeat the warning that the less autographs are manipulated or altered from their original state the better. The way in which so many fine old letters have had their margins trimmed to remove the ragged edges years ago is a dreadful eye-sore to the collector, who, of course, likes to see the sheets of paper of the proper orthodox size, with large spaces around the writing. Damping the ink should, if possible, be carefully avoided, for there is something precious and inimitable in the fine, indescribable tint which age alone gives to writing."

[6] See The Country Home, vol. iv., February, 1910, pp. 254-58.

[7] Many varieties of these cabinets are obtainable at the establishment of Terry & Co., Ltd., wholesale stationers, Hatton Garden.

[8] Editions of Ireland's "Confessions" appeared both in England and America. My own copy is entitled "The Confessions of William Henry Ireland. A New Edition with an introduction by Richard Grant White" (New York, 1874).

[9] Marquis of Lansdowne.

[10] "The Detection of Forgery." A Practical Handbook, by Douglas Blackburn and Captain Waithman Caddell (London, 1909).

[11] The daughter of Tate Wilkinson, of York, the "Wandering Patentee." Miss Patty Wilkinson eventually became the companion of Mrs. Siddons, and lived with her till her death.

[12] Mr. Siddons was now a resident at Bath, and his wife frequently joined him there whenever her professional duties allowed of her doing so.

[13] J. P. Kemble was playing at the Orchard Street Theatre in the early summer of 1801.

[14] A married sister of Mrs. Siddons, who also resided in Bath. The mother of Horace Twiss.

[15] The wife of the Lessee of the Bath Theatre and Director of Posts.

[16] The well-known Sisters Lee kept a school in Bath.

[17] George Siddons subsequently received an Indian cadetship from the Prince Regent, and survived his mother.

[18] Cecilia Siddons—Mrs. Siddons' youngest daughter. Mrs. Piozzi was her godmother. Lawrence's crayon drawing of Cecilia Siddons is now in possession of Lady Seymour, 31, Eccleston Street. Cecilia Siddons also survived her mother.

[19] "Faux Autographes. Affaire Vrain-Lucas. Étude Critique sur la Collection Vendue À Mons. Michel Chasles et Observations sur les moyens de reconnaÎtre les Faux Autographes," par Étienne Charavay. (Paris: Librairie Jacques Charavay AÎnÉ, 1870.)

[20] "Dumouriez and the Defence of England against Napoleon" (London, 1909. Vide Preface, pp. xi-xiii).

[21] See "Napoleon and the Invasion of England," by H. Wheeler and A. M. Broadley, vol. i. chapter ii. "A Three Days' War. The Invasion of England by Hoche's Black Brigade, February 22, 23, and 24, 1797," pp. 31-74.

[22] I.e., strongest anchor.

[23] "Collectanea Napoleonica." A Catalogue of the Collection of Autographs, &c., &c., relating to Napoleon I. formed by A. M. Broadley, compiled by W. V. Daniell, with a preface by A. M. Broadley (London, 1905).

[24] "The Handwriting of the Kings and Queens of England," by W. J. Hardy (The Religious Tract Society, London, 1893). "Manuel de Diplomatique," by A. Giry (Paris, 1894). The latter is a veritable mine of wealth, and its 1,000 pages abound in all sorts of useful information concerning Royal and official documents. It may almost be described as a key to the archives of Europe.

[25] See ante, p. 100.

[26] George IV. was alive in 1827.

[27] "L'Amateur d'Autographes," August, 1905, pp. 191-93.

[28] Comedy by Destouches. "The Married Philosopher" was played at the ComÉdie FranÇaise in 1727.

[29] A Russian city on the left bank of the Kasanka, 460 miles east of Moscow. Its university and library were already famous at the time of the Empress's visit. It is fortified by a stone wall six miles in circumference.

[30] See post, p. 143.

[31] This is published in "Dumouriez and the Defence of England against Napoleon." Others appear in "Napoleon and the Invasion of England" (1907), and the "War in Wexford" (1910).

[32] Several letters of Queen Caroline in my possession are published in Mr. Frederic Chapman's "A Queen of Indiscretions" (London, 1907). In my copy of this interesting book I have inserted a furious exchange of letters between Prince Leopold (Leopold I. of Belgium) and Lady Anne Hamilton as to a supposed slight offered by the former to Queen Caroline in June, 1820.

[33] "The Boyhood of a Great King," by A. M. Broadley. Harper & Brothers, London and New York, 1906. Édition de luxe, 4to size with additional plates, limited to 125 copies.

[34] Dr. Hurd, afterwards Bishop of Worcester.

[35] Dr. Cyril Jackson, afterwards Dean of Christchurch.

[36] In May, 1797, the Princess Royal of England married Frederick, Prince of WÜrtemberg, born in 1754. Later in the year he succeeded to the dukedom on the death of his father. In April, 1803, a decree of Napoleon raised him to the rank of Elector. Hence the title given to her aunt by the young Princess. The Elector subsequently became King of WÜrtemberg in virtue of the Treaty of Presbourg (January 7, 1806).

[37] See post, Chapter XI.

[38] See ante, p. 156.

[39] Copious extracts from the future Prime Minister's juvenile dramatic production will be given in Dr. J. Holland Rose's forthcoming "Life of Pitt."

[40] A large number of unpublished letters of William Pitt and his contemporaries will also appear in Dr. Holland Rose's forthcoming "Life of Pitt."

[41] See ante, pp. 98-99.

[42] The late Duchess of Cleveland, one of Queen Victoria's bridesmaids.

[43] Manager of Messrs. Sotheran's, 37, Piccadilly.

[45] See my own article in The Outlook, March, 1910.

[46] See post, p. 220.

[47] March, June, September, and December, 1892.

[48] From £30 upwards.

[49] From £3 to £10.

[50] Anna Williams's Memorial.

[51] Mr. Ryland was associated with Johnson in the formation of the last Club which owed its existence to Johnson's initiative and support.

[52] See Outlook, March 5, 1910. Article on Johnson and balloons.

[53] Appeal for subscription for the relief of Leigh Hunt (1784-1859). It reached Trowbridge January 23rd. On February 3rd Crabbe died.

[54] 37, Piccadilly, W.

[55] See ante, p. 126.

[57] See further "The Three Dorset Captains" and "Nelson's Hardy," by A. M. Broadley and R. G. Bartelot (London: John Murray, 1906 and 1909).

[58] A fan covered with the drawings, signatures, and handwriting of modern artists and musicians was sold at Sotheby's on May 4, 1910, for £101.

[59] A great deal of interesting information on this head will be found in Dr. Mee's "History of the Oldest Music Room in Europe," which will shortly be published by Mr. John Lane.

[61] For another exceptionally fine letter of Mrs. Siddons to Mrs. Piozzi see "Dr. Johnson and Mrs. Thrale," Chapter III., p. 148.

[62] See ante, p. 198.

[63] It was at this sale I acquired the "House-expenses book" of Napoleon at St. Helena and the correspondence of Poniatowski.

[65] See "Life of Napoleon," by J. Holland Rose, Litt.D., vol. i. p. 424.

[66] See my article in The Country Home, March, 1910.

[67] See post, Chapter XII.

[68] Since 1896 Dr. T. A. Emmet has formed a second collection of little less importance than the one now alluded to.

[69] Mr. T. Cuyler hopes some day to publish a "Visitation of the Signers" which will comprise a complete transcript of all the principal letters and documents collected under this head. The value and interest of such a work will be of manifold importance. He has already made a beginning.

[70] See post, p. 328.

[71] The original is now in the Emmet Collection, New York Public Library.

[72] AndrÉ's journals are now in the magnificent collection of Mr. Bexby, of St. Louis.

[73] Cost is for letter only; sale price includes book.

[74] Vol. LVIII. pp. 36-7.

[75] A further Phillipps sale took place at "Sotheby's," June 6-9, 1910.

[76] A number of these letters, including that of Oliver Goldsmith, are now in my collection, and were utilised in writing "Dr. Johnson and Mrs. Thrale," 1909.

[79] See "Dr. Johnson and Mrs. Thrale," p. 59.

[80] See "Dumouriez and the Defence of England against Napoleon," by J. Holland Rose and A. M. Broadley, p. 208.


Transcriber's note—The following corrections have been made to this text.

Page 81: "nowledge" to "knowledge"—an expert knowledge of

Page 111: "Gourgarid" to "Gourgaud"—opinion of Gourgaud

Page 129: "Bielka" to "Bielke"—"Madame de Bielka" to "Madame de Bielke"

Page 220: "colletion" to "collection"—from the splendid collection

Page 374: "Thackerary" to "Thackeray"—Thackeray, Dickens, and others

Page 378: "von" to "van"—Beethoven, L. van,

Page 379: "Etienne" to "Étienne"—Charavay, Étienne, works by

Page 381: "Iconographics" to "Iconographies"—"Iconographies," the,






                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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