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Lot 938
An unusual set of painted wooden alphabet letters contained in a fitted wooden box, 76cm wide, a glass display dome containing a wax doll, 23cm high, a quantity of Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, a set of 'In Dixie-Land' playing cards, No.1118, boxed, and one further set 'Cabinet Shuffle', (qty).
Lot 442
Important Letter from the future Duke of WellingtonManuscript: Letter dated at Dublin Castle, 28 May 1807, from Sir Arthur Wellesley to an unidentified correspondent addressed as "my deal Lord." 7pp, 24cms x 18.5cms, faded and damp damaged.In March 1807 a new government was formed under the Duke of Portland and Wellesley was appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland, ie., the cabinet minister with responsibility for Irish Affairs. A month later, a general election was called, which was in full swing at the time this letter was written (voting ended on 9 June). Wellesley comments on the progress of the election in several counties. At this time, political parties were expected to reward their supports with lucrative posts in the administration, and Wellesley makes several recommendations, while commenting acidly on the delay in getting the Treasury to send money. The patronage system was universal, but even Wellesley was shocked to report that "Lord Sligo" has pressed upon us the most indecent simoniacal arrangement in respect of the Deanery of Limerick that I ever heard of." An important letter. As a m/ss, w.a.f.A telling insight into the way Ireland was governed two centuries ago. (1)
Lot 476
Pamphlets: 1. Goldsmith (Lewis) The Crimes of Cabinet; or, A Review of their Plans and Aggressions for the Annihilation of The Liberties of France and the Dismemberment of her Territories. 8vo D. (J. Stockdale) 1801. First, 127pp. uncut, orig. boards; 2. Napoleon Bonaparte - A Vindication of The French Emigrants, against The Defamatory Proclamation circulated under the Name of 'An Amnesty,' 26th April 1802. 8vo D. 1803. First Dublin Edn., [VII], 72pp. uncut, unopened sewn. Scarce. (2)
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Lot 102
Charles I [Cole (Sir Wm.)] The Irish Cabinet: or His Majesties Secret Papers, For Establishing the Papall Clergy in Ireland, with other matters of high concernment, taken in the Carriages of the Archbishop of Tuam, who was slain in the late Fight at Sligo in that Kingdom, 4to L. 1645. Text within decorated border, 24pp, recent mor. backed boards. Wing C 5036: Sweeney 990. Rare. (1)
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