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Q/WIL Reference Description Dates Records of Holloway and North Islington Dispensary
Q/WIL/001 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" from [George 14 Nov. 1842 Hamilton-Gordon, Earl of] Aberdeen, Foreign Office, about a MS. sent to Price Metternich.
Q/WIL/002 Piece of paper addressed to James Aickin, n.d. [Late 18th Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. C]
Q/WIL/003 Letter, holograph, to Miss Benson from Henry 27 Jan. 1858 Alford [Dean of Canterbury], 14 S. Audley Street, notifying her that he will be returning to Canterbury that morning.
Q/WIL/004 Engraving of portrait of the Very Rev. H[enry] n.d. [Between Alford, Dean of Canterbury. 1857-71]
Q/WIL/005 Photograph of the Very Rev. Henry Alford, n.d. [C.186?] Dean of Canterbury. (London, Stereoscopic Co., 2½" x 2").
Q/WIL/006 Section of envelope addressed to the Countess n.d. [19th C] of Clarendon, 1 Grosvenor Crescent, ?in handwriting of Princess Alice.
Q/WIL/007 Accounts, single sheet, of money paid to Lord 15 Apr. 1623 - Sheffield on annuity out of the Allomes, and to 7 Sep. 1624 William Risbrooke, underkeeper, of Richmond House, for feeding partridges there.
Q/WIL/008 Note of land for £6 6s. Od. to William o[rd]crof[t] 20th Oct. 1788 from Mary Ames.
Q/WIL/009 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Stoker, from Lena Friday n.d. Ashwell, 4M Portman Mansions, Baker Street, [20th c] asking for cheque instead of notes, and to see him.
Q/WIL/010 Prescription for Rich[ar]d Arkwright, Esq., 24 28 May 1819 Bedford Place, from Dr. [Matthew] Baillie, Physician to the King.
Q/WIL/011 Letter, holograph, to Lord George ? from n.d William Ballantine, Serjeant-at-law, 1 Paper Buildings, Temple, S.C., accepting invitation. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 2 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/012 Letter, holograph, to Lady Morgan from George ?27 July 1847 Bancroft requesting the pleasure of bringing her home from Lady Palmerston's that evening.
Q/WIL/013 Brief note, unaddressed, signed by George n.d Bancroft.
Q/WIL/014 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Chappell from S.B. Thursday night Bancroft, Beef Steak Club, King William Street, n.d. [20th c] W.L. about postponement of case by Mr. Wall.
Q/WIL/015 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" from [Sir Joseph 13 May 1805 Banks] Soho Square, about the use of copper to protect ship's hulls.
Q/WIL/016 Letter, holograph, to [Sir] Fred[erick] Pollock 1 Aug. [1808] [St.] from [Sir] Joseph Banks, Soho Square, about letter from [Henry Addington] Lord Sidmouth.
Q/WIL/017 Piece of paper addressed to Sir Joseph Banks, n.d. [Between Christie ? Cateaton Street. Endorsed Writings. 1781-1820] No. 16. With small parcel."
Q/WIL/018 Letter, holograph, to [- Harland] Burke, Esq. 20 Sep. 1837 Post Office, Worthing, from T[homas] ? Barnes / Baines 25 Soho Square, about a house.
Q/WIL/019 Lines from Hamlet, possibly in handwriting of n.d. [Between Available only with advance Wilson Barrett. 1870-1904] notice and at the discretion of the LMA Director
Q/WIL/020 Letter, holograph, Wrench, to Monsieur Robert 16 Sep. 1754 Wood, chez Wilord [-] Rue de L'arsenal, à Lion, [or 9?] from [the Abbe Jean Jacques] Barthelemy, Barnes, about the translation of the Abbe's work into English.
Q/WIL/021 Letter to Charles Kemble from George Bartley, 24 Sep. 1839 Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, stating that a farce will be represented at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 3 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/022 Statement signed by G. Dance and L. Lovett, 28 July 1838 concerning a debt of Mrs. ? Verhan for which the Duke of Beaufort was answering.
Q/WIL/023 Irish National League of Great Britain: 4 Mar. 1889 membership card of Mark Beaufoy, of the Gladstone Branch at Kennington.
Q/WIL/024 Letter, holograph, to [S.H.?] Robins, from Sam 15 Feb. 1843 [uel] Beazley, Soho Square, about repairs to [Colosseum Theatre?]
Q/WIL/025 Letter, holograph so "Dear Sir" from Sam[uel] 1 [Nov. Dec.]; Beazley, Soho Square about suitability of a job n.d. [c.1840 for the son of a friend. -1851]
Q/WIL/026 Letter, holograph, to William [Beckford, junior] n.d. [c.1770] from his father, Will[iam] Beckford [senior] Soho Square, about letters received, and the sons' studies.
Q/WIL/027 Note from the Duke of Bedford, Woburn Abbey, 11 July ?1808 offering his box at Covent Garden to Madame ? or 1809
Q/WIL/028 Last page of a letter, holograph, to George n.d. [19th C] Pryme, from the Duke of Bedford.
Q/WIL/029 Letter, holograph, to M.... Berton, from David ? 1 July 1907 Belasoo, Hotel Cecil, Strand, W.C., saying that he has arranged for the production of "Laza" with Mrs. Carter in London at the Garrick Theatre, and saying that he has been called back to America.
Q/WIL/030 Letter, holograph, to Lady Ponsonby, from 9 Jan. 1861 Jules Benedict, 2, Manchester Square, about autographs of Lablache, Chevalier Neukonim, Mario and Meyerbeer.
Q/WIL/031 Letter, holograph, to Lady Ponsonby, from 22 May 1862 Jules Benedict, 2 Manchester Square, W. about Verdi's autograph, and his own forthcoming concert. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 4 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/032 Press clipping showing mummy of Jeremy 13 Feb. 1927 Bentham at University College, Gower Street.
Q/WIL/033 Letter, holograph, to Ang[u]s Macdonald, Esq. 2 Apr. 1808 Pall Mall Court, London, from W[illiam] [Carr] Beresford, Madeira, asking for a supply of plate cleaning materials, and expressing his wishes for his recall.
Q/WIL/034 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Curzon, from Esm£ Wednesday Beringer, 8 Pont St., S.W. asking for a job for n.d. [20th C] her sister.
Q/WIL/035 Letter, holograph, to [John William, Lord 4 Sept. 1846 Ponsonby, Earl of] Bessborough, from ? from Cowes, discussing the failure of the potato crop in Ireland and the possibility of establishing a fishing industry round the Irish coast.
Q/WIL/036 Letter, holograph, to [John William, Lord n.d. [Between Ponsonby, Earl of] Bessborough, from ?, 1844-47] requesting him to present a petition (sent herewith") in the House as writer is unable to attend.
Q/WIL/037 Sale particulars; Bethnal Green; 97 and 99 9 Dec. 1880 Sclater Street, Brick Lane. Margate, Kent: 6,7,9 Cecil Square.
Q/WIL/038 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Adamson, Ludgate 10 Dec. 1906 Circus, from Geo[rge] Bicknell, Dulan and Co. 37 Soho Square, about memoir of - Justen, late "chief" of the business.
Q/WIL/039 Letter, holograph to [Anthony] Panizzi, Esq. 3 Aug. 1847 from C.J. London [Charles James Blomfield, Bishop of London] Tunbridge Wells, about books of potential interest.
Q/WIL/040 Letter, holograph, to Lady (?Colin), from Arthur [19 Nov. Bourchier, 190 Earls Court Road, S.W., saying Between 1900; that he sees that she is writing plays and to 1906] note that he has two theatres. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 5 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/041 Envelope addressed to H[enry] W[illiam] ? 1843 Pickersgill, Soho Square and endorsed with the signature of John Bowring (later Sir John). Carries crest.
Q/WIL/042 Letter, holograph, to the Hon. ? (J. or P.) 29 April 1855 Ponsonby, Foreign Office, from Sir J[ohn] Bowring, Singapore, informing him that Harry S [mith] Parkes is taking the Siamese Treaty to England and also describing the beauties of the country.
Q/WIL/043/001 Assignment; 1. Timothy Millington, Gt. Titchfield 12 Dec. 1820 St., St. Marylebone, surgeon. 2. William Irwin, Clapham, Sy.. gent. Clapham, Sy. : 1a. land, and road 10' wide from Wandsworth Road.
Q/WIL/043/002 Lease for 75 years, less 1 month. 28 May 1836 1. William Atkins Bowyer, Stoke House, nr. Cobham, Sy. esq. 2. Reuben Gibbs, Clapham, Sy., builder. 3. Robert Williamson, do. bricklayer & plasterer. [Clapham, Sy.]: land on N. of road from Clapham to London, abutting N. and E on land of 1 to be leased to 2, w on prem. of 1 to be leased to William Vousden. 3 to build brick dwelling house Plan
Q/WIL/044 Letter, holograph, to G[eorge].R[ichard] Corner 23 Aug. 1847 from Edward W[edlake] Brayley, Dorking, concerning the latter's ms notes on Southwark parishes.
Q/WIL/045 Section of envelope addressed to R W . Oker 1873 Vozsey, 19 Christ Church Road, Hampstead, London, endorsed by John Bright, post stamped at Rochdale.
Q/WIL/046 Letter, holograph, to Miss Brady from Amelia 19 Nov. 1833 Bristow, Catherine Place, thanking Miss Brady for her letter and telling of her own illness. Also contains autograph of Emma De Lissan.
Q/WIL/047 Letters, holographs, J.W. Williams from T 7 Nov. 1890 & [homas] Lynn Bristowe concerning Mr. [G.W.] 14 July 1891 Willis. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 6 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/048 Invitations to Mr. Willis to dine with Thomas 1890-91 Lynn Bristowe, 18 Feb. 1889 and 10 Feb. 1890. Also menu for the dinner on 10 Feb. 1890.
Q/WIL/049 Letter, holograph, to G.W. Willis from T[homas] n.d. [189?] Lynn Bristowe, returning note from Captain Vickers.
Q/WIL/050 Letter, holograph, to R.G. Corner, Esq. from J 12 Sep. 1838 [ohn] Britton, [Burton], about a forthcoming "History of Surrey".
Q/WIL/051 Letter, holograph, to [Henry John Temple, 11 Jan. 1858 Viscount] Lord Palmerston, from [Sir] B[enjamin ] C[ollins] Brodie, 14 Savile Row, W. thanking him for assistance to Dr. [Paris/Perris'] family.
Q/WIL/052 Letter, holograph, to F. Curzon from Lionel 3 Feb. 1900 Brough, Percy Villa, South Lambeth, stating that although his original part in "Facing the Music" is being played by someone else, he is free for any other engagement which may offer.
Q/WIL/053 Piece of paper addressed to Brougham, Esq. ? 1844 Penrith, possibly by the hand of Lord Brougham.
Q/WIL/054 New Capel in Mayfair: certificate for marriage 2 Mar. 1753 John Brown, Charlon, Sy., and Hannah Bladerwhick, Crodyn, Sy.
Q/WIL/055 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir", from R[obert] 4 Dec. n.d. Brown, 17 Dean St., accepting invitation; with [Before 1859] obituary notice.
Q/WIL/056 Envelope, holograph, addressed to the Rev. A. 19 May 1874 Wodehouse, Easton Rectory, Winchester from E.H. Winton [Edward Harold Browne, Bishop of Winchester] LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 7 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/057 Letter, holograph, to His Excellency Sir Hudson 4 May 1820 Lowe, K.G.B. from [General Sir] Rob[er]t. Brownrigg, The Ship Eclipse, off St. Helena, apologising for not paying his respects in person and giving details of his journey from Colombo, Ceylon.
Q/WIL/058 Letter, holograph, to John Gough Nichols, Esq. 20 Feb. 1838 from John Bruce, 2 Francis St., Gold[en] Sq. about printing Sir William Dugdale's "Monasticon".
Q/WIL/059 Letter, holograph, to Wool [---], from I[sambard] 23 Aug. 1850 K[ingdom] Brunel, 18 Duke St. Westminster, about proposal to build walls on [embankments]
Q/WIL/060 Letter, holograph, to [[-.Margai -.Esq] from I 19 July 1855 [sambard] K[ingdom] Brunal, 18 Duke St. Westminster about inadequate repairs.
Q/WIL/061 Letter, holograph, to Dear Sir from I[sambard] K 1 [Jan. [July] [ingdom] Brunel, about an enquiry made. 1856
Q/WIL/062 Letter holograph to "My dear Sir", from 25 [Nov.]; n.d. [Isambard Kingdom] Brunel, enquiring about [Before 1860] Stephenson.
Q/WIL/063 Letter, holograph to "My dear Sir" from n.d. [Before [Isambard Kingdom] Brunel, about access to 1860] ship.
Q/WIL/064 Letter, holograph, to - Webster, Esq., from [Sir] 20 Feb. 1828 M[arc] I[sambard] Brunel, about notes of experiments made with wood, iron etc. in building, and on structure of arch, etc.
Q/WIL/065 Letter, holograph, to Algernon Greville, Esq. 4 Aug. 1843 from M[arc] I[sambard] Brunel, about the likelihood of a visit to the Thames Tunnel by the Duke of ------.
Q/WIL/066 Letter, holograph, to S. Dyer Knott, Alphington 13 Dec. 1843 Devon, from M[arc] I[sambar]d Brunel, Chilcompton, near bath, about his present repose. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 8 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/067 Note to Mr. Frost from [Marc Isambard] Brunel, n.d. [1790 accepting invitation for Thursday 14 July. Also -1849] biographical cutting on Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849).
Q/WIL/068 Letter [holograph] to Mrs. Le Blanc from Lady 20 Sep. 1842 Brunel, thanking her for Tunnel Wafers, and mentioning that her son is in Somerset.
Q/WIL/069 Letter, holograph, probably to his publishers, 31 Dec. 1811 from the Rev. Clandius Buchanan, Kirby Hall, giving instructions about various of his publications. Also, portion of biographical clipping on Claudius Buchanan.
Q/WIL/070 Letter, holograph, to Lady Clarendon, from 26 May 1854 James Buchanan, Legation of the United States, London, changing the date of a dinner engagement.
Q/WIL/071 Part of a letter, holograph, to -.Marstin, from R n.d. [c.1877] Available only with advance [obert?] Buchanan [16 Upper Gloucester Place, notice and at the discretion of the Dorset Square, referring to a book to be out LMA Director soon.
Q/WIL/072 Letter, printed, to "Sir" from J[ames] S[ilk] Nov. 1844 Buckingham, 13 George Street, Hanover Square, advertising a new monthly journal to record the Transactions of the British and Foreign Institute etc.
Q/WIL/073 Note on envelope by F[rancis Trevelyan] 21 Nov. 1867 Buckland, stating he will be at 37 Albany St. Regents Park next day.
Q/WIL/074 Letter to ... Wall from Charles Buller declining n.d. [184?] an invitation to dine as he was far too unwell. Also published obituary (date of death: 28 Nov. 1849).
Q/WIL/075 Admission as Freeman of City of London 30 Oct. 1848 Thomas Benjamin Bumpus, s. and late app. of Thomas Bumpus, cit. and spectacle maker of London. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 9 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/076 Letter, holograph, to Sir William Hamilton 1st June 1793 (English Plenipotentiary at Naples) from J[ames B[land] Burges (Under-secretary for Foreign Affairs) giving account of death of the Duc di Sicignano, member of the Neapolitan Mission in London, mentioning activities of Lord Grenville. Also 2 Typescript copies.
Q/WIL/077 Letter, holograph, to Sir William Hamilton 21st June (English Plenipotentiary at Naples) from J[ames 1793 ] B[land] Burges (Under-secretary for Foreign Affairs) concerning the death of the Duc di Sicignano and other official matters.
Q/WIL/078 Biographical clippings (from The Monthly 1801 and 1825 Mirror, Feb. 1801 and The Gentlemen's Magazine, Jan. 1825) on Sir James Bland Lamb (prior to 1821 known as Sir James Bland Burges). Also engraving of portrait, 1801.
Q/WIL/079 Letter, holograph, to Captain Lewis-Barned, n.d. [Between from Sir J[ohn] Bernard Burke, Tullamaine 1853-1892] House, Ulster, suggesting Captain Lewis -Barned calls that afternoon and stating that Sir John will be pleased to give him introductions to people in various parts of Ireland.
Q/WIL/080 Note, holograph, to Mr. Eliot from J[ohn] n.d. [19th C] Bernard Burke, wishing him an agreeable journey.
Q/WIL/081 Letter, holograph to Lady Maria ?[Ponsonby] 12 Mar. 1867 from [Judith?]Byng, 37 St. James's Place, S.W. about Mrs. Susan Bayford, 66 [Hereford] Rd. Paddington, applying as cook.
Q/WIL/082 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Marriott from Mary Hall 11 Jan. 1912 Caine concerning proposed Dickens centenary celebrations.
Q/WIL/083 Letter, holograph, to Peel, from Hugh n.d. [Post 1857 McCalmont Cairns (later Earl Cairns), from ] Lincoln's Inn, requesting his company for
Q/WIL/084 Letter cover, holograph to Lieut. Genl. Sir n.d. [c.1825 - Herbert Taylor, Cadogan Place, Chelsea from 1840] [Adolphus Frederick, Duke of] Cambridge. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 10 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/085 Letter, holograph, in French, to Miss Mallack, 22 Sept. 1881 from Favio Cambana, Cliff Castle(?) Reethley, [Keighley?] Yorkshire, telling her that he visited Yorkshire only to direct a concert given for charity and had to stay longer than anticipated as he fell ill.
Q/WIL/086 Engraving of portrait of Thomas Campbell as a n.d. [Between young man. (8½" x 4½"). C.1800-1820]
Q/WIL/087 Holograph poem "The First Grey Hair", and n.d. [C.1795 - riddle "There is a word of plural number" by G 1827] [eorge] Canning.
Q/WIL/088 Letter, holograph, to Lady Clarendon from 20 Jan. 1854 Stratford Canning, [Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe], from Windsor, accepting invitation to dine.
Q/WIL/089 Letter, holograph, to ------. Wall, from [George 8 Jan. 1838 William Frederick Howard, Viscount] Morpeth, [later Earl of Carlisle] London refusing invitation, & mentioning a visit to Roehampton, and to Kean's debut, and an intended visit to Panshanger.
Q/WIL/090 Letter, holograph to "Cle" from [George William 19 [Nov.] 1846 Frederick Howard, Viscount] Morpeth, [later Earl of Carlisle] about a request from a priest.
Q/WIL/091 Letter, holograph, to Wall, from George William 2 [Apr.] 1849 Frederick Howard, Earl of] Carlisle, apologising for his inability to help, as requested, with an unspecified project.
Q/WIL/092 Letter, holograph, to Wall, from [George William 14 Nov. n.d. Frederick Howard, Earl of] Carlisle, refusing an [c.1849 - 1864] invitation.
Q/WIL/093 Printed obituary of George William Frederick Dec.1864 Howard, Earl of Carlisle.
Q/WIL/094 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" from T[homas] 17 Jan.1870 Carlyle, Chelsea, about the affairs of a library. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 11 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/095 Letter to ... FitzGerald from Lord Castlereagh Aug.1802 discussing the Act (just passed) relating to compensation.
Q/WIL/096 Letter, holograph to Sir Arthur Wellesley from Weds. even. [Robert Stewart, Viscount]; Castlereagh, St. n.d. [1806] James's Square, encouraging him to accept Lord Grenville's proposal [to stand for Parliament],, if only in the interests of Lord Wellesley, his brother [Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley].
Q/WIL/097 Letter, holograph to R.I. Corner(?) from Sir n.d. [Post 1818 Frederick Thesiger (later Lord Chelmsford), ] about his proposing of Corner to be called to the Bar.
Q/WIL/098 Photograph of Lord Chelmsford. (Lock and n.d. [Post 1858 Whitfield). 4½" x 3½". ]
Q/WIL/099 Letter (typescript) to Dr. Davies, signed by 19 June 1902 Albert Chevalier, from Palace Theatre, regretting not having been able to give Dr. Davies' friend an opportunity to try her voice in a large theatre.
Q/WIL/100 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Lowther from Mary n.d Available only with advance Cholmondeley, 62 Albert Gate Mansions, Hyde notice and at the discretion of the Park saying that she will try to call to say LMA Director goodbye.
Q/WIL/101 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Maxwell from Mary n.d Available only with advance Cholmondeley, Albert Gate Mansions, 219 notice and at the discretion of the Knightsbridge, issuing invitation to an evening LMA Director party.
Q/WIL/102 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Gore (?) possibly from 17 June 1773 H.R.H. Prince Christian, touching on several matters including a request for flags from the War Office, tickets and questions in the House of Commons.
Q/WIL/103 Letter, holograph to "Gerald" from [George 1 June 1861 William Villiers, Earl of] Clarendon, G[rosvenor] Crescent, about procuring a messengership. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 12 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/104 Part of envelope addressed to the Right n.d Honourable the Countess of Clarendon, The Grove, Watford, Hertfordshire, from (?) the Comte de Flandres.
Q/WIL/105 Letter, holograph, to His Excellency Major n.d. [c.1818 - General Sir Hudson Lowe, K.C.B. Governor of 1821] St. Helena, from [Sir] Alured Clarke, Mansfield Street, Cavendish Sqr., about a protégé, Capt. Power of the 20th Regt., Mo. of Lady Blesinton [Marguerite Gardner, Countess of Blessington], and also Sir Hudson's incongenial situation.
Q/WIL/106 Recognizance, copy, for good behaviour within Tri. 36[Car. II] Middlesex. Edward Clarke, Shipley, Som. [1684]
Q/WIL/107 Letter, holograph, from J. Erskine Clarke Feb. ? [19th.C] requesting recipient to "meet our friends about pavement and parsonage".
Q/WIL/108 Prescription, holograph, for Miss Cavendish 19 Apr.1882 Bentinck, from O[scar Moore P] Clayton, 5 Harley Street, Corner of Cavendish Square, W.
Q/WIL/109 Letter to Lady Maria Ponsonby from Sr. A n.d. [19th C] [lexander] [James] E[dmund] Cockburn, 40 Hertford St., changing date of invitation to dine.
Q/WIL/110 Letter to "my dear Friend" from Sir A[lexander] n.d. [19th C] [James] E[dmund] C[ockburn] transferring the date of an engagement.
Q/WIL/111 Letter from Sir A[lexander] [James] E[dmund] C n.d. [19th C] [ockburn] about a box for the theatre.
Q/WIL/112 Note from Lord Chief Justice [Sir Alexander n.d. [Post 1866 James Edmund Cockburn] refusing invitation to ] dine with Mr. Baring.
Q/WIL/113 Letter, holograph, from Sir A[lexander] [James] n.d. [Post 1872 E[dmund] C[ockburn], from Guildhall, accepting ] invitation to dine on Christmas Day and asking if he may bring his son also. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 13 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/114 [Envelope] part only, addressed to L.Kennedy 30 Mar.1836 Esq. 84 George Street, Edinburgh, and franked by [Sir] E[dward] Codrington.
Q/WIL/115/001 Autograph, [-.-.] Codrington 23 Nov. 1857
Q/WIL/115/002 Letter, Holograph to -. Ponsonby, from [-.-] n.d Codrington, about meeting [Golborne]
Q/WIL/116 Envelope, part only, addressed to Robert n.d. [c.1816 - Stevenson Enq. Tetsall's Hotel, Adelpni, and 1829] franked by [Charles Abbot, Baron] Colchester.
Q/WIL/117 Letter, Holograph, to ... Turnbull from J[ohn] 3 June 1850 Payne Collier, Gay's House, Maidenhead, sending 3 tracts and commenting on the Catalogue question.
Q/WIL/118 Letter, holograph, to "My dear Lord" from 28 Feb. [mid [Count] Colloredo [Austrian Ambassador] 19th c] Chandos House, about telegraphic dispatch.
Q/WIL/119 Letter, holograph, from Louisa Cooke (wife of 12 Feb. 1855 Thomas Potter Cooke) from 93 Warwick St. Eccleston Square, telling recipient that they had left the Isle of Wight owing to Mr. Cooke's ill health.
Q/WIL/120 Letter, holograph, from T[homas] P[otter] n.d. [Between Cooke, Manchester St. (?), regretting that he 1804-1868] could not contribute to the recipient's cause as his own benefit was fixed for the same night.
Q/WIL/121 Letter, holograph. [? to George Richard 23 March 1837 Corner], from ? , 20 Dean Street Southwark, thanking him and his family for their past kindness and informing him that he finds it necessary to quit recipient's office.
Q/WIL/122 House of Lords Envelope addressed to George 1858 R(ichard) Corner, 19 Tooley St. Southwark, from Baron Cranworth. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 14 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/123 Engraving of portrait from original drawing by T. 1786 Prattent of the Right Hon. Charles, Earl Cornwallis, from European Magazine.
Q/WIL/124 Letter, holograph, to Captain Symes from 31 July 1798 [Charles, Marquis] Cornwallis, Dublin Castle, refusing a proposal for service in Ireland. Also biographical cutting on Marquis Cornwallis (1738-1805).
Q/WIL/125 Letter, holograph to [George William Villiers] 7 Feb. 1850 Lord Clarendon, from [Charles Christopher Pepys, Earl of] Cottenham, about the Royal Dublin Society obtaining Parliamentary Papers.
Q/WIL/126 Pencil sketches, possibly by Joshua Cristall, of n.d. [Between man digging, trees, etc. 1780-1847]
Q/WIL/127 Letter, holograph, to his Godfather, from F .F . 7 Jan. 1847 Dillon Croker.
Q/WIL/128 Will, holograph, with codicils Nahum Crosley, 26 Aug.1686-3 St. Leonard Shoreditch with note that the Will July 1695 which was proved is dated 29 July 1696.
Q/WIL/129 Letter [holograph] to Mr. Taylor from Miss Anne 11 Feb. after Cubitt, 6 Great George Street, about engraving 1838 a seal, and her father wishing to settle account with Taylor.
Q/WIL/130 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Taylor from [Sir] W 4 June 1851 [illiam] Cubitt, 6 Gt. George St. Westminster, asking him to call and report on progress of medals.
Q/WIL/131 Letter, holograph, from John Cumming, 7 n.d. [Between Montague Place, Russell Square, W.C., 1825-1881] declining an invitation. Also photograph, in middle age (Newcastle-on-Tyne, Downey, 4" x 2½").
Q/WIL/132 Engraving of portrait of Allan Cunningham at c.1822 the age of 38 (with facsimile of his signature). (7"x4") LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 15 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/133 Engraving of portrait of Allan Cunningham (with n.d. [Prior to facsimile of his signature), (7" x 4"). 1842]
Q/WIL/134 Letter, holograph, French, to --- from [Achille n.d. [19th c.]; L£once Victor Charles, Duc] de Broglie, 1870 excusing himself on grounds of business and offering the alternative Sunday or Monday. Printed obituary of the Duc de Broglie.
Q/WIL/135 Letter, French. to ---- from [Ferdinand] de 21 Août [Aug] Lesseps, [autograph] Compagnie Universelle 1884 du Canal Interoc£anique, 46 rue Caumartin, Paris, about recommending M. Sutherland in Panama.
Q/WIL/136 Letter, holograph, French, to ---, from 4 Brumaire an [Dominique Vincent] Denou, Strasbourg, about 13 [25 Oct. business. 1804]
Q/WIL/137 Visiting card, M.S. of [Thomas] de Quincey. Tuesday ev. [1824]
Q/WIL/138 Letter, holograph, to the countess of n.d. [19th C] Westmorland from G. Devonshire, saying that he would be happy to see her
Q/WIL/139 Letter, holograph, to Mr ... Miller, from John F 3 Oct. 1920 [urber] Dexter, 89 Montholme Road, Wandsworth Common, telling him he is being missed and hoping he recovers quickly.
Q/WIL/140 Letter, holograph, to Mr ... Miller, from John F 28 Dec. 1926 [urber] Dexter, touching on several matters including a Dickens item by Arthur Humphreys.
Q/WIL/141 Letter, holograph, to ... Dickens from Ethel ..., n.d. [19th c] asking him to send some more chapters of his story and enclosing a budget.
Q/WIL/142 Letter, holograph, to ... Roberts, from Henry F n.d. [Early 20th [ielding] Dickens, 2 Egerton Place, S.W., stating C] that Sir John Hare is ill and requesting him to ask Mr. R.C. Lehmann to propose the Chairman. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 16 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/143 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Stovil, Upholsterer, 8 July 1801 Lower Grosvenor Street, London, from Sir Moore Disney (later, General), Colchester, requesting his camp equipment to be sent; Also biographical cutting.
Q/WIL/144 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Baring (?) Wall from n.d. [Between Benjamin Disraeli, Grosvenor Gate, reminding 1824-1881] him of dinner engagement. Also biographical cutting on Disraeli.
Q/WIL/145 Photograph of Benjamin Disraeli in middle life. n.d (oval, 4½" x 3½").
Q/WIL/146 Last page only of letter, holograph, from n.d. [Between Sydney [Thompson] Dobell, asking for 1840-1874] recipients opinion on one of his manuscripts.
Q/WIL/147 Letter to Mrs. Callow from Miss [Charlotte Saturday n.d. Helen] Dolby, 2 Hinde Street, thanking her for [c.1849] the dedication of a new song.
Q/WIL/148 Certificate, holograph, from Sir Francis D'Oyly, 10 July 1802 stating that Lieut.-Col. Dawkins was at the landing at the Helder in Holland in 1799 and died of wounds.
Q/WIL/149 Letter, holograph, to ... Baring from Sir David 21 April 1864 Dundas, Inner Temple, accepting invitation to dinner.
Q/WIL/150 Section of envelope addressed to H[?enry] n.d. [?Between Earle, Lower Grosvenor Street, a few doors 1800-1838] from Bond Street.
Q/WIL/151 Envelope addressed to His Serene Highness n.d the Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, 16 Portland Place.
Q/WIL/152 Letter, holograph, to [Anna Chichester] 15 Apr. 1810 Marchioness of Donegall, Davies Street, from [Edward Law, 1st Baron] Ellenborough, St. James's Square, apologising for not calling. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 17 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/153 Letter, holograph, to "Gentlemen" from R[obert] - July 1822 W[illiam] Elliston, Stretford Place, regretting he cannot attend meeting of Mr. [John] Emery's friends, but offering a benefit at Drury Lane for the widow, and sending £10.
Q/WIL/154 Note "In memory of S[amuel] Emery, Leeds, 1st 1 June 1881 June 1881".
Q/WIL/155 Letter, holograph, to Mr. ? , from the Countess n.d. [c.1871] of Essex, 9 Belgrave Square, thanking him for obtaining information for her.
Q/WIL/156 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Hawes, from W[illia]m Tuesday n.d Etty, 14 Buckingham St. Strand, regretting he cannot accept invitation together with
Q/WIL/157 New Chapel in Mayfair: certificate for marriage 29 Sep. 1751 John Evans and Elizabeth Wright, both of Ryslip Middx.
Q/WIL/158 Photograph of Charles Shaw-Lefevre, Viscount n.d [Between Eversley, late in life. (Ryde, J. Hughes, 4" x 1840-1888] 2½"). Also signature of Lord Eversley.
Q/WIL/159 New Chapel in Mayfair: certificate for marriage 16 Nov. 1752 George Fa[n] seate and Ann Fletcher, both of Harrow on the Hill, Middx.
Q/WIL/160 Letter, holograph, to Robert Thomwill from 2 June 18?6 George Fisher, 12 Finchley Road, accepting [Between 1926 invitation to be guest on visit to Burton. -56]
Q/WIL/161 Receipt to Sir Edward Smyth from J. Fludger 9 Feb. 1753 for payment of ten pounds for a piece of holland.
Q/WIL/162 Letter, holograph, to Miss Everett Green from H 1 July 1883 M. Folkestone, thanking for assistance at concerts. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 18 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/163 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Nisbet (?) from W 5 July 1873 [illiam] E[dward] Forster, saying that he has sent the Memorial to Mr. Gladstone together with a strong note of his own and one from Mr. Nisbet.
Q/WIL/164 Photograph of W[illiam] E[dward] Forster. (Lock n.d. [Between and Whitfield, 4½" x 3½"). c.1850-1886]
Q/WIL/165 Letter, holograph to Sir Henry Willock, 18 May 1845 Chairman of the East India Company, from [Sir] John Franklin, H.H.S. Erebus, off Greenhithe, recommending Mr. Sergeant Jones as Advocate General in India, on account of his application as Solicitor General in Van Diemen's Land.
Q/WIL/166 Letter, holograph, in French, from (?) Christine n.d. [19th c] Milason Franquart, 116 Belgrave Road, 5.., issuing invitation to a matinee.
Q/WIL/167 Letter, holograph, to Miss Trower, from W[illiam 14 Jan. 1908 ] P[owell] Frith, 114 Clifton Hill, St. John's Wood, N.W. thanking for letter.
Q/WIL/168 Drafts of 2 letters to [Henry] Fuseli, Queen Ann 1 and 5 March Street East, from F. J D[u Roveray], giving 1798 instructions about a water colour drawing he wishes to be done from Pope's Rape of the Lock.
Q/WIL/169 Letter, holograph, to A. Snowden Ward, from 15 Feb. 1908 Tom Gallon, 43 Springfield Road, St. Johns Wood, N.W., concerning his subscription to the National Dickens Library Fund.
Q/WIL/170 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Byfield, Charing Cross, 20 Oct. 1824 London, from Sir R[obert] [William] G[ardiner], Claremont, asking him if he could procure the newspaper containing observations supposed to be written by Walter Scott on Lord Byron after the news of Byron's death.
Q/WIL/171 Letter, copy, from D[avid] Garrick discussing his n.d. [Between interpretation of Macbeth. c.1740-1779] LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 19 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/172 Advertisement, with poem, for medallion on the 1820 death of George III.
Q/WIL/173 Letter, (conclusion only) holograph, to Ellis [24 Aug. 1835] Ellis, Esq., at Mrs. Colnaghi's, Piccadilly, from [Col. later Fld.Ml., Sir] Alex[ander George] Woodford.
Q/WIL/174 Letter, holograph, French to a "confrere" in 26 Mar. [May] England, from F[rancois Pascal Simon] Gerard, 1833 Paris, recommending Monsieur Berton, who is coming to London to study the English School of painting.
Q/WIL/175 Envelope addressed to [? Henry William] Pi[c n.d. [Between ]kersgill, 31 Tavistock Square, London, bearing 1820-1837] seal with initials F.G. (?F. G£rard).
Q/WIL/176 Letter, holograph [? to H.W. Pickersgill] from F n.d. [? [rancois Pascal Simon] G£rard, France, Between 1790 introducing a French painter (? Lucchini) -1837] coming to London.
Q/WIL/177 Letter, holograph, French, to ----, from F[rancois Samedi 9 May Pascal Simon] G£rard, about portrait. [Sat. 9 May]; [1790-1837]
Q/WIL/178 Letter, holograph, to A. de Roinville, Esq., from 2 July 1855 W[illiam] E[wart] Gladstone, Havarden M[ano]r, about their correspondence relating to anonymous letters.
Q/WIL/179 Letter, holograph, to Henry ... from (?) [William 2 Feb. 1871 Ewart] G[ladstone], assuring recipient that he will not be shown up for placing confidence in him.
Q/WIL/180 Autograph of W[illiam] E[wart] Gladstone. n.d. [Before 1899]
Q/WIL/181 Letter, holograph, to Mr. (?) Tayleune from (?) J n.d. [Between [ohn] Glover, stating that he is going to 1785-1849] Coventry with Sam and picture. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 20 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/182 Pressed rose in folded paper with note:- A rose 26 July 1833 gathered from a rosetree planted by Goethe in his own garden at Weimer, for Mrs. J. C. Hall from A.J.
Q/WIL/183 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Hale, from C. E. 15 Jan. 1869 Gordon, Gravesend, concerning the rent of one shilling due for the last year for a shed.
Q/WIL/184 Note, holograph, by Pryse L[ockhart] Gordon [Late 18th or about an original drawing by F[rancesco] early 19th c] Bartolozzi, bought by Gordon as a Cipriani.
Q/WIL/185 Letter, holograph, French, to "My lord", from Tuesday [Prince] Gortschakoff, arranging a meeting. morning 11½ [After 1856]
Q/WIL/186 Letter, [holograph] to Mr. Adams, from Mr. 13 Mar. [1772] Brown Grant, Soho Sq. concerning proposals for beautifying the front of Mr. Grant's house.
Q/WIL/187 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" from [Col.?] Feb. 1845 James Grant, praising "Marriage de Figaro", etc.
Q/WIL/188 Note, holograph, from Earl Granville inviting n.d [19th C] recipient to dine.
Q/WIL/189 Envelope addressed to Henry Lofts, Mount 25 Oct. 1872 Street, London, from Earl Granville, postmarked Dover, Address on back of envelope is Watmer Castle. Deal.
Q/WIL/190 Letter, holograph, to ----, Tagart, from H[enry] 1 June n.d. Grattan, asking him to call. [Before 1821]
Q/WIL/191 Letter, holograph, to David La Touche, Esq. 3 July 1784 from Henry Grattan, requesting him to pay drafts.
Q/WIL/192 Letter, holograph, to the Duke of ----, from 22 Feb. 1817 [Charles, 2nd Earl] Grey, Portman Sq., asking for his support in the coming debate in the House of Lords on the bill for the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 21 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/193 Letter, holograph, to ----. Wall, from [Henry 30 Jan. 1850 George Grey, 3rd Earl] Grey, 13 Carlton Terrace, about paper on emigration.
Q/WIL/194 Letter, holograph, with envelope, to Mrs. Henry 16 Apr Available only with advance Meyer, 12 Elm Park Gardens, S. from Geo[rge] notice and at the discretion of the Grossmith, 28 Dorset Square refusing invitation LMA Director to open a bazaar.
Q/WIL/195 Photograph of ? [Sir William Robert] Grove n.d. [between (Birmingham, Whitlock, 4" x 2½"). Also 1830-1896] signature of W[illiam] R[obert] Grove.
Q/WIL/196 Letter, holograph, to [Emily Harriet Stanhope, 10 Jan. 1861 Countess of Stanhope] Lady Stanhope, from Harriet Grote [nee Lewin], Barrow Green House, Oxtead, Sy. refusing invitation for herself and husband George Grote, mentioning Mr. and Mrs. Edward [Turner Boyd] Twistleton, and Dr. William Smith (of the Dictionary)
Q/WIL/197 Letter, holograph, from Carl Haag accepting 20 Mar. ? 1852 invitation.
Q/WIL/198 Photograph of Carl Haag. (London, Elliott and n.d. [18 ?] Fry. 4" x 2½").
Q/WIL/199 Letter, holograph, from Henry Vaughan (later 11 Nov. 1808 Sir Henry Halford), Curzon Street, giving diagnosis and treatment for condition from which recipient is suffering.
Q/WIL/200 Biographical cutting (obituary) for Sir Henry 1844 Halford. Also engraving of portrait, 1844 (4½" x 3½").
Q/WIL/201 Letter, holograph to Lady Emma Hamilton, from n.d. [Archibald Hamilton Douglas, 9th Duke of] [?1803/1805] Hamilton and [6th Duke of] Brandon, Ashton, conveying kind wishes and recalling his stay at Naples.
Q/WIL/202 Newspaper clippings reviewing Emma Hamilton 1960 and Sir William, by Oliver Warner (Chatto & Windus). LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 22 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/203 Photograph of Robert [William] Hanbury n.d. [Between (London, Caldesi, Blandford & Co. 4" x 2½"). c.1872-1903]
Q/WIL/204 Letter, holograph to [?Thomson] ? Hankey 16 Feb. 1856 from, 11 Carlton Terrace, London, about social engagements.
Q/WIL/205 Part of letter, holograph, to ---- from v ------2 Nov. 1836 Harley, Upper Gower Street.
Q/WIL/206 New Chapel in Mayfair: certificate for marriage 15 Feb. 1754 William Harrison and Margaret Farnsworth, both of Richmond, Sy.
Q/WIL/207 Letter, fragment only, holograph, to ----, from n.d. [c.1776 [Edward Hawke, Baron] Hawke. -1781]
Q/WIL/208 Letter to Lady Murray from George Hayter. Rue Sunday de la Ville L'Eveque 42, offering to show her his morning. n.d. pictures. [Before 1872]
Q/WIL/209 Letter, holograph, to Captain Brucks (?) from n.d. [Between Reginald Heber, Bishop of Calcutta, notifying 1822-1826] that the faculty for erecting a monument in Bombay church was ready and inviting him to dinner.
Q/WIL/210 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Leslie [wife of Saturday n.d. Charles Robert Leslie?] from J[ohn] R[ogers] [Before 1860] Herbert, St. John's Wood, accepting invitation to dinner, and mentioning picture of Our Lord feeding the multitude.
Q/WIL/211 Letter, holograph, to "Sir" from S[idney] 19 June 1858 Herbert, [later Baron Herbert of Lea] 49 Belgrave Sq. enclosing memo (no longer existing).
Q/WIL/212 Letter to Mr. Knight, Kerry [Ireland], from Sir [14] Nov. 1860 John Herschel, Collingwood, Hawkhurst, Kent, about records of temperature and rainfall on Valencia Island. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 23 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/213 Notes on financial business of Elizabeth n.d. [late Higgons, sp. dcd. Gregory Bothcher, dcd. 17thc. after Richard Botcher his son, decd. Edmond Rolfe 1669] his son, Elizabeth Coleman, John Rolfe, over the Cursitor's Office in Chancery Lane.
Q/WIL/214 European Magazine and London Review, Jan. 1812 memoir of Lt. Genl. Rowland Hill.
Q/WIL/215 Letter, holograph, to William Hayley, Eartham, 5 July 1793 near Chichester, Sussex, from William Hodges, and 27 Feb. sending a piece of music composed by his wife 1793 and discussing other matters. Also biographical cutting on William Hodges (? 27 Feb. 1797).
Q/WIL/216 Letter, holograph, to the Hon. Charles Gore, n.d. [Before Wilton Crescent, from E[lizabeth] V[assall Fox, 1846] Lady] Holland, inviting him to dinner.
Q/WIL/217 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" from [Henry 25 Nov. 1828 Richard] Vassall [Fox, Baron] Holland, thanking him for gift of pheasants, and mentioning Brighton.
Q/WIL/218 Holloway and North Islington Dispensary: 4 Mar. 1840 printed minutes of inaugural meeting and subscription list.
Q/WIL/219 Letter, holograph, possibly to his publisher or n.d. [186?] bookseller, from Thomas Hood, 43 Grove Place, discussing the proposed anonymous publication of "the Letter".
Q/WIL/220 Letter, holograph, to Dear Sir [? Warden] from 27 Feb. 1835 Ja[me]s Horsbrugh, East India House, about gift of book on the illuminating of lighthouses, and mentioning his own chart of the East coast of China of which he offers a copy.
Q/WIL/221 Account from Hotel St. Antoine, Place Verte, 1855 Anvers, for meals and lodging, with engraving of hotel.
Q/WIL/222 Note, holograph, from Baron Houghton sending n.d. 19th C a few notes of books which may be given to Mr. Bertram for his new book. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 24 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/223 Letter, holograph, to ... Wall, from Viscount n.d. [Between Howick, replying to a note to "Frederick", which 1785-1845] he had opened.
Q/WIL/224 Letter, holograph, German to -- from [Baron] A n.d. 19th C.; [lexander von] Humboldt, [Mortags?]. Printed 22 Sep. 1849 account of von Humboldt on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Q/WIL/225 Letter, holograph, to F. Lehmann, Esq. from W 28 Feb. 1886 [illiam] Holman Hunt, Draycott Lodge, Fulham, asking for loan of 2 of his own watercolours for coming exhibition.
Q/WIL/226 Testimonial facsimile holograph, for Mr. Jones, 7 Aug. 1788 from John Hunter, Leicester Square, commending Jones' stays and machine in cases of curvature of the backbone.
Q/WIL/227 Letter, holograph, from Father Ignatius, 14 May 1875 Llanthony Abbey, asking about a servant for Sister Winifrid and also saying that he badly wanted a new Benedictine Breviary. Also signature of Father Ignatius cut from another letter.
Q/WIL/228 Two photographs of Father Ignatius, one full n.d. [19th C] -length and one head and shoulders. (London, Mason & Co., each photograph, 4" x 2½").
Q/WIL/229 Draft Letter, holograph, from H[?enry] I [?rving] 15 Oct. 1890 on notepaper headed Lyceum Theatre, making arrangements to visit [Alfred, Lord Tennyson] at Aldworth, and noting that he had written to Hallam Tennyson.
Q/WIL/230 Letter, holograph, to J. H. Wilson, from John 28 July 1855 ?L. Isaacson, Norfolk Street, stating that the whole of Ely Place is within the County of Middlesex.
Q/WIL/231 Letter, holograph, in French, (incomplete), from 29 Aug. 1867 R Ischimann, Pasteur, glise R£form£e de Lyon, thanking recipient for her kindness to Mlle. Marie Sand. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 25 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/232 Islington Sunday School: meeting of teachers, 12 Jan. 1813 minutes (single page only).
Q/WIL/233 Islington Sunday School: committee report. [June 1814]
Q/WIL/234 Letter to E.S. Davis, Esq., from Henry James, 11 Mar. 1882 (autograph) New Court, Temple, thanking him for sending memoir of Mr. Leeman.
Q/WIL/235 Biographical clippings on Dr. Edward Jenner. 1749-1823 Also 2 engravings of portrait; ((i) London, R. Phillips, 4" x 4½" and; (ii) Glasgow, . McKenzie, 5½" x 4½").
Q/WIL/236 Letter, holograph, from W[illiam] Jerdan, Army 14 Jan. 1856 and Navy Pensioners Employment Society, 22 Parliament Street, commenting on a manuscript.
Q/WIL/237 Letter, holograph, to [? Thomas] Gaspey from n.d. [Between W[illiam] Jerdan, Bushey Heath, discussing 1840-1869] stories which have lately appeared in the Leisure Hour.
Q/WIL/238 Lease for a year; 1. Catherine Jermyn, sp. a d. 3 May 1698 of Gervas Jermyn, St. Andrew Holborn, gent decd. & Barbara his wife dcd. d. of William Jolly, cit. and barber chirurgeon of London, dcd. 2. George Bannister, cit. and mercer, London, John Pownes, cit. and clothworker, London; St Leonard Shoreditch, Middx. ¼ share, and 1/3 of
Q/WIL/239 Letter, holograph, to "My dear Sir" from D 31 July [c 1845 [ouglas] Jerrold, Herne Bay, about contributions -6 1857] to his publication.
Q/WIL/240 Letter, holograph, to ... West from J[ohn] H n.d. [Between [eneage] Jesse, Admiralty, sending a note from c.1835-1868] his father.
Q/WIL/241 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. R[ichar]d Smith from 9 Jan. 1852 J E Johnson, Surrey Sessions House, concerning the admittance of a little girl into the House of Occupations. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 26 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/242 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. R[ichar]d Smith from 24 Aug. 1852 J E Johnson, Bridewell Hospital, concerning "the British Ladies' Society for Promoting the Reformation of Female Prisoners".
Q/WIL/243 New Chapel in Mayfair: certificate for marriage. 13 May 1750 Michael Jones and Sarah Lucas, both of Hayes, Middx.
Q/WIL/244 Letter, holograph, to [Michael] Kelly, from 21 July ? 1819 Edmund Kean, from York, saying that he is going to America in September. Also part of envelope addressed to Michael Kelly, ... Russell Street, Covent Garden, London, postmarked at York in 1819 and endorsed by E.
Q/WIL/245 6 letters, holographs, to Dillon Croker, and 6 n.d. [c.1880 envelopes, 4 addressed to 9 Pelham Place and -1890's] 2 to 49 Upper Bedford Place, Russell Square, from Mary Anne Keeley, mostly asking him to call.
Q/WIL/246 Letter, holograph, to H.H. [Canty,] Esq. from n.d. [Before Charles S[amuel] Keene; 55 Baker St., 1892] apologising for not accepting invitation.
Q/WIL/247 Letter, holograph, to Eliza ..., from C . Kemble, 3 April 1840 on notepaper stamped Bath, asking her to tell his mother that he accepts her invitation.
Q/WIL/248 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" from Charles 9 Feb. 1821 Kemble, 35 Gerrard Street, regretting he has not the information required.
Q/WIL/249 Letter, holograph, from C[harles] Kemble, 19 11 Feb. 1845 South Audley Street, London, accepting engagement to read in Bury for a sum of twenty guineas for each reading.
Q/WIL/250 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Lane (?), from Fanny n.d. [Between Kemble, Albany Terrace, concerning request to 1829-1893] borrow a play. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 27 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/251 Letter, holograph, to Geo[rge] R[ichard] Corner, 13 Dec. 1852 F.S.A. from Tho[ma]s W[illia]m King, York Herald, Heralds College, refusing invitation to dine with the Noviomagium Society.
Q/WIL/252 Letter, holograph, to Lady Beauchamp, from A 29 Dec. 1859 [lexander] W[illiam] Kinglake, 12 St. James's Place, asking if Lady [Braye?] would allow his friends, the Mitchells of Stow, to see [John] Gibson's favourite statue.
Q/WIL/253 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" from C[harles] Sunday n.d. Kingsley, [Dereen?] apologising for not seeing [1840-1875] him before his own return to England.
Q/WIL/254 Letter, holograph, to Messrs. Baring Brothers, 18 Sep. 1854 from L[ouis] Kossuth, 21 Alpha Road, Regents Park about his financial arrangements.
Q/WIL/255 Letter, holograph, from W[?alter] Lacy, n.d. [?Between requesting recipient to come round to meet 1830-1890] someone.
Q/WIL/256 Copy of lines from "Two Noble Kinsman" by n.d Beaumont and Fletcher, in what is attributed to the hand of Charles Lamb.
Q/WIL/257 Printed letter, with autograph signature, to the 24 May ? Earl of Carlisle, from the Marquis of [Between 1800 Lansdowne, Berkeley Square, thanking him for -1863] his letter and the accompanying communication to which many had appended their names. Also biographical clipping on the Marquis of Lansdowne (Jan. 1863).
Q/WIL/258 Letter, holograph, to Mr. & Mrs. [Bicknill] from 13[July] 185[5] Sir Edwin [Henry] Landseer, St.John's Wood, accepting invitation.
Q/WIL/259 Letter, holograph, to [Jepy?, a member of his 30 Sep. 1861 family?] from [Sir] E[dwin Henry] L[andseer], Glen Qu[ich] Invergary, concerning funeral arrangements at home, & his future plans. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 28 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/260 Letter, holograph to ---. from Sir E[dwin Henry] - July [after Landseer, excusing himself from invitation as 1863] he is dining with Frith.
Q/WIL/261 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Lehmann, from [Sir] E 13 July 1865 [dwin Henry] Landseer, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. thanking her for gift of roses.
Q/WIL/262 Letter, holograph, from the Duke of Leinster 7 Oct. 1844 written from Woburn Abbey, Woburn, stating that he will be travelling to Birmingham and Chester by train and requesting a truck and carriage to meet him at Leighton.
Q/WIL/263 Formal notification to Gerald Ponsonby from [? 17 July ? William Leighton] Leitch, 12 Park Place, [Between 1825 Regent's Park, that he will be in London until -1883] the end of August and will be happy to help him.
Q/WIL/264/001 Letter, holograph to [Sir Robert?] Adair, from 9 May n.d. Leopold, [King of the Belgians] Laeken, about [Before 1856] meeting him next day.
Q/WIL/264/002 Photograph of King Leopold I. n.d. [Before 1866]
Q/WIL/265 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. ... Nesbit, from B.? R. 7 Jan. 1873 Liddon, Christ Church, Oxford, concerning a Petition.
Q/WIL/266 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir", from John 5 Mar. [c.1822 Lindley, Horticultural Society, 21 Regent Street, -1865] identifying a plant.
Q/WIL/267 Letter, holograph, to James Miller, from Robert n.d. [?1930 - Liston, sending him a diploma and copy of a 1840's] lecture.
Q/WIL/268 Letter, holograph, to Dr. [? William] Warden 25 Oct. 1844 from Robert Liston, 5 Clifford Street, describing one of his cases. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 29 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/269 4 letters holographs, to [? Thomas Crofton] n.d. [? 1840's] Croker, from Albert Conyngham (later Lord Londesborough), all from Pall Mall, touching on archaeological and personal matters. Also 2 envelopes addressed to T.C. Croker, endorsed Albert . and sealed.
Q/WIL/270 Letter, holograph, to [Thomas Crofton] Croker, n.d. [185?] from Lord Londesborough, inviting him to come and stay while he is sick.
Q/WIL/271 Letter, holograph, to [? Thomas Crofton] n.d. [185?] Croker, from Lord Londesborough, requesting him to call.
Q/WIL/272 Letter, holograph, to [? George Richard] n.d. [185?] Corner, from Lord Londesborough, from Londesborough, concerning Numismatic Society.
Q/WIL/273 Letter, holograph, to [? Thomas Crofton] n.d. [185?] Croker, from Lady Londesborough, thanking her for a list and a book and mentioning her husband.
Q/WIL/274 Letter, holograph, to R. [Thornwill] from J[ohn 27 Apr. 1846 Lonsdale, Bishop of] Lichfield, 39 Harley Street, about Parsonage House to be built for Christ Church [near Burton].
Q/WIL/275 Letter, holograph, to [?F] Curzon, from Mabel n.d. [early 20th Love, 169 Buckingham Palace Road, S. . C] hoping that he will be able to arrange for her to play a certain part and mentioning others she has played.
Q/WIL/276 Autograph, and final lines of letter to [Thomas?] n.d. [Before Allom from Samuel Lover. 1869]
Q/WIL/277 Letter, holograph, to Messrs. Baker and Son, Dec. 1812 Bedford Street, from Col. [later Lieut. Genl. Sir] H[udson] Lowe, asking for memo, of cost of items of uniform for officers of the Royal Corsican Rangers. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 30 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/278 Legacy duty account; Charles Lucas, s. of [24 Nov. 1828] Matthew [Prior] Lucas.
Q/WIL/279 Letter, holograph, to R[obert] Dunn, Esq., from 13 Feb. 1863 Cha[rles] Lyell, 53 Harley Street, about scientific publications.
Q/WIL/280 Letter, to A[ugustus] W[ollaston] Franks Esq. 4 Sep. 1865 from Cha[rles] Lyell, 53 Harley St. thanking for a memorial of Mr. Christy, and mentioning his geological interests.
Q/WIL/281/001 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Fuller from E[dward] ?1838 Lytton Bulmer, Crown Hotel, expressing his wish to see her and inviting her to tea.
Q/WIL/281/002 Also, signature of . L. Bulwer, on separate slip of paper.
Q/WIL/282 Letter, holograph, from Edward Bulwer Lytton, 16 Nov. 1857 Knebworth, refusing invitation of the Northampton M.I. [? Mechanics' Institute]
Q/WIL/283 Letter to the Manager of the Norfolk Hotel 4 May 1864 requesting a room for Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, written from 21 Park Lane.
Q/WIL/284 Letter, holograph, to Baring Wall, from E[dward] Thursday n.d. B[ulwer] Lytton, Knebworth, postpoining a visit [Before 1867] (from Wall] on account of his own illness.
Q/WIL/285 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Madam" at 9 Oct. 1871 Nottingham, from W. D. Maclagan, St. Mary's Newington, about his intended visit.
Q/WIL/286 Letter, holograph, to Simon Fraser, Esq., East 6 Feb. 1793 India House, from Allan Maclean, Argyll Street seeking a cadetship in the Company's service.
Q/WIL/287 Letter, holograph, to T. Crofton Croker, Esq. n.d. [Before from Dan[ie]l Maclise, apologising for his 1855] sister's illness preventing their visit.
Q/WIL/288 Letter, holograph, to --. Cole, from D[aniel] 27 Sep. n.d. Maclise, about his intended return to work. [Before 1871] LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 31 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/289 Letter, holograph, to Professor [?Adam] 2 Oct. 1780 Ferguson, from James Macpherson, requesting him to send "the inclosed" to John Home.
Q/WIL/290 Letter, holograph, from W[illiam] Maginn, from n.d. [Between the Standard, asking for letters of introduction 1823-1842] for his brother-in-law, George(?) Bullen.
Q/WIL/291 Printed circular calling for donations to a Trust 10 Sept. 1842 fund to be set up to aid the widow and children of Dr. William Maginn.
Q/WIL/292 Letter, holograph, to Mr. [Gore?/Jones?] from 11 Nov. [1852] John Manners, forwarding a letter from Lord Chelsea.
Q/WIL/293 Printed list of magistrates for Mddx. [to be 1832 canvassed by?] Charles James Mathews, 7, Furnivals Inn, candidate for District Surveyorship of Bow and Bethnal Green Division.
Q/WIL/294 Letter, holograph, to Mr ... Miller, from Bertram 10 May 1921 Waldrom Matz, from Cecil Palmer Publishers, 86 Elmbourne Road, Tooting Bec Common, S. W. 17, sending on cutting containing bad news.
Q/WIL/295 Letter, holograph, to Mr. ... Miller, from Bertram 23 Nov. 1924 Waldrom Matz, 29 Woodfield Avenue, Streatham, S.W. 16, thanking him for book and sending seven shillings.
Q/WIL/296 Letter, holograph, from Isabella Fyvie Mayo, 1a 19 Sept. 1888 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, expressing her ideas on birthdays, death days and wedding days and sending affectionate messages to her friend. Also cuttings from the Bookman, Aug. 1910, of portrait and review of volume of "Recollections".
Q/WIL/297 Letter, holograph, to W. Hald, Junr. Esq., from 18 Nov. 1853 Joseph Mazzini, 15 Radnor St. Kings Road, Chelsea, about his own need for money. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 32 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/298 Letter, holograph, to Jane Steveny, 1 Dec. 1853 Birmingham, from Joseph Mazzini, King's Road, Chelsea, wishing her happiness in her future with Mr. Hale. Also typescript copy.
Q/WIL/299 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Hale, from Joseph 1 Dec. 1853 Mazzini, King's Road, Chelsea, sending "the little word you wished for" (? letter to Jane Steveny - Q/WIL/298).
Q/WIL/300 Bill of Sale; 1. Peter Mestaer, Bethnal Green, 15 Nov. 1780 Middx, esq. 2. Samuel Carr, London, mariner; Ships lately called the "St. George", now the "Richmond", 190 tons, plantation built, in Thames, bound for New York.
Q/WIL/301 Letter, holograph, to Crofton Croker, Esq., 4 Mar. 1828 Admiralty Office, from Sam[ue]l R[ush] Meyrick, asking for 2 letters to be franked.
Q/WIL/302 [Autograph?] of Sir Sam[ue]l R[ush] Meyrick. n. d. [Before 1849]
Q/WIL/303 No item at this number.
Q/WIL/304 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Manch£e, from William 7 May 1931 Minet, 48 Gloucester Square, Hyde Park, . 2. about manuscripts by Mr. Waller and J.C. Anderson.
Q/WIL/305 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir", from [Sir] 22 Oct. 1853 William Molesworth, Pencarrow, stating he will attend Cabinet meeting.
Q/WIL/306 Letter, holograph, from [? John] Duke of 11 Oct. ? 1737 Montague, from Dover stating that he has arrived this morning from Boulogne and will be proceeding to London.
Q/WIL/307/001 Letter, holograph, from Basil Montague, 2 Aug. 1831 concerning the property in chancery of a woman and her fatherless child.
Q/WIL/307/002 Also clipping of obituary for Basil Montague 1852 from the Gentleman's Magazine, vol.37, 1852. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 33 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/308 Letter, holograph, to --- Pond, from H[enry] J 11 May 1863 [ames] Montague [properly, Mann], The New Theatre Company, Limited, Theatre Royal, Westminster, . (Astley's), hoping to see him.
Q/WIL/309 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Dawson, Aldcliffe 20 Dec. 1815 Hall, Lancaster, from Hannah More, Barley Wood, Bristol, about Mr. Williams' Diary, and the irreligious life in Paris; franked by W. Hart Davis.
Q/WIL/310 Letter, holograph, to Major Gen. [Sir Robert] 14 Aug. 1804 Brownrigg, from Major Gen. Edw[ard] Morrison, Beverley, about the C. in C's circular, and the movements of troops south from Yorkshire in the event of an emergency.
Q/WIL/311 Letter, [holograph?] French [incomplete?] to --, 12 juin [June] from le Marquis de Mortemart, speaking of 1649 Monsieur le Cardinal and other friends or acquaintances.
Q/WIL/312 Letter, [holograph] French to "Son Eminence", 7 Sep. 1653 from le Marquis de Mortemart, Paris, recommending le Sieur de Gourville to him.
Q/WIL/313 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Dickinson, from E . 2 Nov. 1805 Mortimer, giving news of various friends, apparently members of a religious group.
Q/WIL/314 Formal note to Mrs. ... Fitzgerald from Mr ... 7 Feb. ? Moscheles, 77 Norton Street, ? Portland Row, [19th.c] informing her of his return to town and that he is ready to resume his attendance upon the young ladies.
Q/WIL/315 Letter, holograph, to Dear Sir [in charge of the 22 Oct. 1835 garden at Kew] from [George Augustus Frederick, Earl of] Munster, requesting further training as a gardener for his former servant, Monasson; with printed obituary of the Earl of Munster. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 34 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/316/001 Letter, holograph, to - Wall from [Sir] Rod[erick] 5 Sep. 1846 I[mpey] Murchison, 16 Belgrave Sq. accepting invitation, and inviting him to meeting which Prince Albert and Lord Palmerston are to attend.
Q/WIL/316/002 Letter, holograph, to Lady Kerry, from [Sir] Rod 27 Jan. 1856 [erick] I[mpey] Murchison, Belgrave about sending her an autograph of Baron Humboldt.
Q/WIL/316/003 Printed note on Sir . I. Murchison. [20th C]
Q/WIL/317 Back page of letter, bearing address only, to n.d. [c.1837] the Hon. Lady Murray, 63 Wimpole Street.
Q/WIL/318/001 Signature of Lieut.- Gen. Sir C[harles] J[ames] 19 March 1849 Napier.
Q/WIL/318/002 Also cutting of obituary from the Gentleman's 1853 Magazine, 1853
Q/WIL/319 Letter, holograph, to H[enry] G Neville from 11 Aug. 1868 Jeffry Davis, Adelphi Hotel, [Liverpool], declining invitation.
Q/WIL/320 Formal note to Henry Neville from Lord 12 June 1869 Frederick Paulet, from St. James's Palace, on behalf of H. the Duchess of Cambridge, refusing invitation to attend a benefit for Neville.
Q/WIL/321 Formal note to H[enry] Neville, Vandeville n.d. ?1869 Theatre, Strand, from Monsieur Ravel, Theatre Royal, St. James', accepting invitation to shake hands with him on the stage on the occasion of Neville's benefit and farewell appearance in London.
Q/WIL/322 Letter, holograph, to Lady Clarendon, from the 19 Jan. 1854 Duke of Newcastle, Windsor Castle, refusing an invitation.
Q/WIL/323 Letter, holograph, to J[ohn] B[owyer] Nichols, 5 July 1823 Parliament Street, from Nicholas Harris Nocolas, ?Burton Crescent, concerning the completing of a munuscript for publication. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 35 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/324 Letter, holograph, to J[ohn] B[owyer] Nichols, 22 Oct ?1846 25 Parliament St., Westminster, from Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas, Kew, concerning obituary of George Harrison to be published in the Gentleman's Magazine.
Q/WIL/325/001 Signature of Florence Nightingale. n.d. [19th 20th C]
Q/WIL/325/002 Biographical cuttings concerning above. 1899-1910
Q/WIL/326 Letter, holograph, from the Marquis of 29 May 1845 Northampton, 5 Lowndes Street, thanking recipient for his communication and asking further questions, upon which, and any other points, he would be obliged for information.
Q/WIL/327 Letter, holograph, French, to Monsieur le 27 Nov. 1817 Notaire, from [L. Oleau?] about his business affairs.
Q/WIL/328/001 Letter, holograph, to Charles [Cavendish Fulke] 28 April 1838 Greville, ll Hanover Square, London, from Ferdinand Philippe, Duc d'Orleans, from the Tuileries, thanking him for endeavouring to get a horse for the Duc to enter for the Chantilly Plate.
Q/WIL/328/002 Also cutting of obituary of the Duc d'Orl£ans 1842 from the Gentleman's Magazine, vol. 28, 1842.
Q/WIL/329/001 Signature of Ralph [Bernal] Osborne. n.d. [Between 1830-1882]
Q/WIL/329/002 Also photograph in middle age (Nottingham, W. Woodward & Co., 4" x 4½").
Q/WIL/330/001 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Dixon, from Sir 7 April 1863 Ricahrd Owen, British Museum, concerning a charge of misquotation.
Q/WIL/330/002 Also, biographical cutting on Sir Richard Owen. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 36 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/331 Letter to Messrs. Thompson from Major 15 Oct. 1813 General D[enis] Pack [autograph], Maya, asking for supplies of sugar, tea, cheese, minced meat for Christmas pies etc. to be sent.
Q/WIL/332 New Chapel in Mayfair, certificate for marriage; 20 Sep. 1751 Thomas Page, St. Michael's Cornhill, and Mary Portwood, West Ham, Essex.
Q/WIL/333/001 Letter, holograph, from Sir Hugh Palliser, 14 Dec. 1780 sending "the enclosed".
Q/WIL/333/002 Also cutting of obituary of Sir Hugh Palliser, 1796 from the Gentleman's Magazine, March 1796
Q/WIL/334 Letter, holograph, to ... Miller, from Viscount 31 July 1815 Palmerston, concerning the defeat of the French, the removal from Paris of rightful spoils and approving the actions of the Prussians in settling their reckoning of blood and oppression with the French.
Q/WIL/335 Letter, holograph, to William ..., from Viscount 7 Jan. 1829 Palmerston, Star(?) Street, concerning, Ireland, Lord Anglesey's recall and Portugal.
Q/WIL/336 Letter, holograph, to E[yre] E[vans] Crowe, Esq. 23 May 1844 from [Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount] Palmerston, C.T. thanking him for [loan of] Joinville's letter.
Q/WIL/337 Cutting from the Builder, 28 Oct. 1865, on the 28 Oct. 1865 London residences of Lord Palmerston.
Q/WIL/338 Middlesex Yeomanry: certificate of discharge of Nov. 1883 Parkinson, "B" Troop, after 8 years service from 29 Nov. 1875.
Q/WIL/339 Formal communication from W[illiam] E[dward] ? 1827 Parry announcing that H. M. Ship "Hecla" will leave England for the North Pole about the first week in April. Gives some detail of proposalz for the expedition. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 37 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/340 Formal note to Mrs. Fitzgerald from Captain 15 Dec. 1828 (later Sir) [William Edward] Parry, 49 Weymouth Street, concerning a servant lately in Mrs. Fitzgerald's employment.
Q/WIL/341 Formal note to Mr. Robinson from Sir [William] 13 Dec. 1844 Edward Parry, from the Admiralty, making an appointment.
Q/WIL/342 Instruction from J[onathan] Peel, War Office, 17 Mar. 185? that Lieut. Baningham should see the practice or 186? with Armstrong gun.
Q/WIL/343 Letter, holograph, to Mr. -. Rogers, Little Bell 26 Dec. 1802 Alley, near the Bank, London, from Spencer Perceval, Stroxton Hall, Grantham, apologising for not needing assistance, and stating that his own, & other coal mines near Manchester will soon be in the market
Q/WIL/344 Letter, holograph, in form of a poem, to Sir 7 Feb. 1923 Frederick [Orridge] Macmillan, President and members of the Dickens Fellowship, from Kate Perugini, saying that she regrets not being with them "tonight".
Q/WIL/345 Letter, holograph, to Charles Haliday, from 6 Nov. 1852 George Petrie, Rathmines Road, recommending James O'Reilly as a candidate for the situation of Assistant Secretary to the Ballast Board.
Q/WIL/346 Letter [holograph] to Miss Adderly, from [Henry 26 Feb. 1840 William] Pickersgill; Soho Sqr making an appointment [for painting her portrait].
Q/WIL/347 Letter, holograph, to "My dear Lord", from B. 25 Aug. 1790 London. [Beilb Porteous, Bishop of London] about a benefaction in which both were interested.
Q/WIL/348 Formal communication to Lord Granville from 2/14 Sept. the Comte Leon Potocki, from Moscow, 1856 concerning the transmitting of a letter in the name of the Grand Duchess of Weimar. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 38 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/349 Inventory of furnishings of a house in Princess n.d. [mid 18th Court, room by room. c]
Q/WIL/350 Photograph of G. A Pugno (Rome, H. Le n.d Lieure, 4" x 2½").
Q/WIL/351 Letter, holograph, to General the Hon. . ?Lyson, 14 Oct. 1845 from Fitzroy [James Henry] Somerset (later Baron Raglan), from Dover, concerning Mr. Floyd's death and commission.
Q/WIL/352/001 Signature "Fitzroy Somerset" n.d. before 1852
Q/WIL/352/002 Signature "Raglan" n.d. after 1852
Q/WIL/352/003 Clipping relating to L.C.C. plaque to Baron n.d. [20th c] Raglan.
Q/WIL/353 Letter, holograph, to Mr. [John?] MacGregor 13 Dec. 1879 from Charles E[dward] B[aines] Reed, [Secy.] British and Foreign Bible Society, 146 Queen Victoria Street E.C. about invitation to M. Anet to speak on religious work in Belgium.
Q/WIL/354 Letter to Lady Morgan from [John Sims] 12 July 1854 Reeves, 37 Queen Anne St. Cavendish Sq., thanking her for her assistance at a recital [at her house], and commenting on those who talk during a performance.
Q/WIL/355 Letter, holograph, to Mr.-. Maylor from [John] 11 Feb. 1881 Sims Reeves, Grange Mount, Upper Norwood, thanking him for his accompaniment the previous Tuesday.
Q/WIL/356 Letter, holograph, to "My dear Sir" from W[illiam 7 Jan. 1868 ] Upton Richards, All Saints Clergy House, Margaret Street, . thanking for subscription, and recalling the recipient's long association with the Church. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 39 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/357 Letter, holograph, to Captain [George] Back, n.d. [? from John Richardson stating that he has "got Between 1835 over" the Custom House Officer and left boxes -1865] belonging to Back Kendall and Drummond at the Colonial Office.
Q/WIL/358 Formal note to the Lord Chamberlain from the 3 April 1859 Duke of Richmond, London, stating that he intends to attend the next levee and begs permission to present Lieut. John Evans of the 88th Reg.
Q/WIL/359 Letter, holograph, to Mr. ... Leslie, from G[eorge 25 Jan. 1862 ] Richmond, 10 York Street, declining an invitation. Also biographical cutting on Richmond.
Q/WIL/360 Letter, holograph, to the Rev. Richard Roberts, 17 May 1815 Mitcham, Surrey, from his wife, from Portland Chapel, 35 Portland Street, telling him she is missing him and suggesting she visits him.
Q/WIL/361 Letter, holograph, to [?R.R.] Pond, T[homas] W n.d. [Between [illiam] Robertson from (?) Murdel Club, 1850-1871] suggesting that he gets in touch with Maitland who has something to propose for Pond's advantage.
Q/WIL/362 Letter holograph, to [Sir] C[harles] stone from T - Friday [12 [homas] R[omney] Robinson regretting his own July 1844] immediate departure for Ireland.
Q/WIL/363 Letter, holograph, to ... (?) Corner, from W J. 7 Sept. 1843 Rodber, Weymouth, asking about the possibility of getting a house at Eltham.
Q/WIL/364/001 Letter to Right Honble Henry Dundas etc. from 7 June 1793 [the 2nd] Lord Rodney, Hanover Square, thanking him for his interest in the continuance of the Irish Pension with the title granted to his father.
Q/WIL/364/002 Note relating to Q/WIL/364/001. n.d. [19th c] LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 40 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/365 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Baring Wall from S n.d. [Before [amuel] Rogers, St. James's Place, changing 1856] date of dinner invitation.
Q/WIL/366 Letter, holograph, to Sir Charles Wood, from 5 July 1861 John Romilly, from the Privy Council, making an appointment to meet. Also on same sheet of paper, letter, holograph, to Sir Charles Wood, from Sir Edward Ryan, concerning the same appointment.
Q/WIL/367 Letter, holograph, to Mr. ... Goss, from Kenneth 5 Oct. 1928 Roper, ford, 16 Upper Park Road, Bromley, Kent, concerning notes on 17th century tokens.
Q/WIL/368 Typescript letter to Lewis Melville, Hon. Sec. 10 Nov. 1910 the Thackeray Centenary, from [?Archibald Philip, 5th Earl of Rosebery] signed by initials only, from Dalmeny House, Edinburgh, provisionally accepting invitation to take the chair on July 18th.
Q/WIL/369 Typescript letter to Lewis Nelville, from [? 8 June 1911 Archibald Philip, 5th Earl of Rosebery] signed by initials only, from 38 Berkeley Square, ., confirming an appointment.
Q/WIL/370/001 Formal note to the Master and Wardens of the 15 Oct. 1868 Worshipful Company of Carpenters from Baron Lionel Nathan de Rothschild, New Court, St. Swithin's Lane, W.C., declining invitation.
Q/WIL/370/002 Also, brief biographical cutting on Baron Rothschild.
Q/WIL/371 Section of envelope addressed to Miss 29 Sept. 1845 Rushout, Sea Villa, Ryde, Isle of Wight, from G . ? (Graham or Gresham). Postmarked with date.
Q/WIL/372 Letter, holograph, to Dr. Fleichmann, from J 9 Nov. ? Available only with advance [ohn] Ruskin, Denmark Hill, ..., notifying that he [Between 1840 notice and at the discretion of the cannot send the parcel because of the fog. -1900] LMA Director LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 41 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/373 Letter, holograph, from J[ohn] Ruskin, n.d. [Between Available only with advance Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire, thanking 1840-1900] notice and at the discretion of the recipient for sending the petition. LMA Director
Q/WIL/374 Copy of letter to Rev. Edward Coleridge from J n.d. [Between Available only with advance [ohn] Ruskin, putting forward his views on art, 1840-1900] notice and at the discretion of the painting, opera, etc. LMA Director
Q/WIL/375 Letter, holograph, to the Hon. Charles Gore, 26 June 1870 Wimbledon, from E[?dward] .A[?lbert]. Russell, Audley Square, Mayfair, wishing him a speedy recovery from his illness.
Q/WIL/376 Letter, holograph, from J[ohn] Russell (later [21 Sept. 1835 Lord John Russell) Willow Crescent, suggesting -1839] that recipient calls on him at the Home Office.
Q/WIL/377 Letter, holograph, to Lord Palmerston from Lord 27 July 1851 John Russell, requesting him to come to Downing Street.
Q/WIL/378/001 Engraving of portrait of Lord John Russell as a n.d young man (6½" x 4")
Q/WIL/378/002 Clippings concerning Lord John Russell. n.d. 19th/
Q/WIL/378/003 Clippings concerning Lord John Russell. n.d. 19th/
Q/WIL/378/004 Clippings concerning Lord John Russell. n.d. 19th/
Q/WIL/379 Letter, holograph, to W[?alter] Dexter, from 27 Aug. 1911 Herbert E. Ryle, Dean of Westminster, from Alderbrook, Cranleigh, Guildford, declining to sanction the holding of a special service in the Abbey in connection with the centenary of Charles Dickens.
Q/WIL/380/001 Photograph of ?Sybil, Duchess of St. Albans n.d. [186?] (Nottingham, R. Allen, 4" x 2½").
Q/WIL/380/002 Also biographical clipping. n.d LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 42 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/381/001 Prospectus, memo. of association, and list of May 1883 accountants approving of the St.Michael's Hall Company, Ltd., George Yard, Lombard Street, E.C.
Q/WIL/381/002 Prospectus, memo. of association, and list of May 1883 accountants approving of the St.Michael's Hall Company, Ltd., George Yard, Lombard Street, E.C.
Q/WIL/381/003 Prospectus, memo. of association, and list of May 1883 accountants approving of the St.Michael's Hall Company, Ltd., George Yard, Lombard Street, E.C.
Q/WIL/382 Letter, holograph, to George R[ichard] Corner 22 Nov. 1855 from [James Brownlow William, 2nd Marquess of] Salisbury, from Hatfield, concerning a lecture on Horseley Down and whether the picture referred to by the recipient is a Holbein and represents Henry VIII meeting Ann Boleyn or merely a Flemish fair and whether the location is Horsely Down.
Q/WIL/383 Borough of Saltash and the Liberty of the Water 10 Aug. 1882 Thamar: receipt for harbour dues on the "Aquitine".
Q/WIL/384 List of names and qualities of King 3 June 1824 Tamehamela the 2nd, King of the Sandwich Islands, and his suite, visiting England, with notes on their clothing needs, etc. [in writing of Sir Henry Ellis]
Q/WIL/385 Letter to [-. Manley Hopkins] from Rihoviho 30 June 1859 Tamehamela King of the Sandwich Islands, about a carriage, and carriage-horses.
Q/WIL/386 Gt. Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway 12 Dec. 1904 (No.2); notice sent to J.C.Saunders, Esq., III Fleet Rt. relating to his house etc. in City.
Q/WIL/387 Letter, holograph, to Sir George Savile, from his 27 March 1767 brother-in-law, [Richard, 4th Earl of] Scarborough, South Dudley Street, requesting his presence in London to assist in the passing of an Act of Parliament. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 43 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/388 Letter, holograph, to Edward B[asil] Jupp, from 11 Aug. 1862 George Scharf, National Portrait Gallery, 29 Gt. George St, Westminster, S.W. about Royal Academy catalogues, and -. Howard's marriage.
Q/WIL/389 Letter, holograph to E[dward] B[asil] Jupp, from 25 Aug. 1862 George Scharf, National Portrait Gallery, 29 Gt. George St. Westminster, S.W. about catalogues.
Q/WIL/390 Letter, holograph, to [Edward] Basil Jupp, from 27 Oct. 1862 George Scharf, National Portrait Gallery, 29 St. George St. Westminster, S.W. sending a print engraved by Scharf's father.
Q/WIL/391/001 Letter, holograph, to E[dward] B[asil] Jupp, from 1st June 1872 George Scharf, (later Sir George Scharf), 8 Ashley Place, S..., thanking him for his present and saying he has two Asia Minor sketches to give to Mr. Jupp
Q/WIL/391/002 Also, brief biographical clipping on Scharf. n.d
Q/WIL/392 Letter, holograph, to Thomas [Marr], Esq.. 19 19 May 1828 Available only with advance Bury St. St. James's, from [Sir] Walter Scott, 24 notice and at the discretion of the Sussex Place, inviting him to breakfast next LMA Director Saturday.
Q/WIL/393 Letter, holograph, to [Robert] Browning, from 3 Apr. n.d. William B[ell] Scott, Bellevue House, Chelsea, [1874?] inviting him to dinner.
Q/WIL/394 Letter, holograph, to Robert Browning, Esq., 19 12 June 1875 Warwick Cres[cen]t, Westbourne Grove, from William B[ell] Scott, Bellevue House, Chelsea, about Scott's new book of poems he has sent Browning; with envelope.
Q/WIL/395/001 Letter, holograph, to Lieut.-Col. (later Sir) 5 Oct. 1807 [Hudson] Lowe, from J[ohn] Colborne (later, Baron Seaton) from Messina, while Military Secretary to Sir John Moore, acknowledging letters received by the latter and giving information as to the actions and situation of Lord Collingwood, Sir Arthur Paget and Lord Pembroke. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 44 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/395/002 Also cutting of obituary of Lord Seaton, from the 9 May 1863 Illustrated London News, 9 May 1863
Q/WIL/396/001 Section of envelope addressed to Mr ....Tripp n.d. [Between and endorsed by [Sir Roundell Palmer, Earl of] 1882-1895] Selbourne; also signature of Roundell Palmer.
Q/WIL/396/002 Photograph of above, in middle age (London, n.d John Watkins, 4" x 2½")
Q/WIL/397 Page from Account Book of Shipping Agent, 5 Sept. 1719; Isaac Sharp, showing invoice for goods shipped 8 Nov. 1721 from Ireland to James Bill and John Sadler, Merchants at Port Royal in Jamaica, 1719, for Richard Allom of London; and on reverse side of page, invoice for goods shipped from Jamaica for Nathaniel Orven, Merchant in London, 1721.
Q/WIL/398 Letter to Mr. Custance from Sir Martin Archer 26 Apr. 1844 Ghee, Cavendish Square, stating his charges for portraits.
Q/WIL/399 Letter to Mr. Crofton Croker, admiralty, from Saturday [22 [Mrs. Shelley] Somerset St. inviting him to a Mar. 1830] party.
Q/WIL/400 Letter, holograph, to Col. McMahon, from R 10 Aug. n.d. [ichard] B[rinsley] Sheridan, London, asking his [c.1806?] interest on behalf of a friend, Mr. Roman, for whom Lady Landaff is also concerned.
Q/WIL/401 Letter, holograph, French, to Monsieur Locr£, [5] Prairial an Secretaire G£n£ral du Conseil d' tat, from 12. [23 May Simon, faveur du Gouvernement. Palai[s?] du 1804] Tribunal, No [29?] Paris asking for an appointment to see him.
Q/WIL/402 Letter, holograph, to J. Fillenham, from C. 10 Oct. ? 1833 Simpson, Royal Vauxhall Gardens, accepting invitation to call and sending a copy of his address and tickets. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 45 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/403 Letter, holograph, to [J.] Fillinham. 8 Hanover 23 Oct. 1833 Street, Newington, Surrey, from C. N. Simpson, 31 Holywell Street, Millbank, Westminster, sending some of his Benefit Tickets.
Q/WIL/404 Letter, holograph, to ... Byrne, from C. N. 18 June 1835 Simpson, Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, concerning celebration of the Battle of Waterloo to take place the following day.
Q/WIL/405 Letter, holograph, to George R[ichard] Corner 27 Feb. 1836 [of the Royal Institution for Boys], from George Smart, 91 Gt. Portland St., about musical arrangements for Anniversary Festival.
Q/WIL/406 Letter, holograph, to Miss ... Kaye, from Sydney 11 Dec. 1874 Smirke, The Hollies, [? Tunbridge Wells], declining invitation but suggesting his son and daughter might go instead.
Q/WIL/407/001 Note from C[harles] R[oach] S[mith] sending 20 March 1876 on" the first [? photograph] sent me by Mr. Mayall".
Q/WIL/407/002 Also photograph of Charles Roach Smith 13 March 1876 (Brighton, Mayall, 6½" x 4") autographed "to J. W. Taylor, with the kind regards of C[harles] Roach Smith, Strood, Mar. 13, 1876."
Q/WIL/408 Invitation to Lord Grantly from Mrs. Drummond 22 Feb. ?[19th Smith, Piccadilly, to a small party. c]
Q/WIL/409 Circular letter from Jeremiah Smith, York Hotel, 27 July 1854 thanking his friends for their testimonies in his favour and notifying them that the jury which tried him has subsequently certified to his innocence, so that his immediate liberation has been ordered by Her Majesty.
Q/WIL/410 Letter; holograph, to General [?Stewart] from O 25 May 1902 [swald] A[ugustus] Smith, 33 Grosvenor Street, thanking him for Mr. Wingfield's Latin version of Gray's Elegy, which he has sent. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 46 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/411 Letter, holograph, to Mr. ... Wingfield, from 21 June 1902 Oswald [Augustus] Smith, 33 Grosvenor Street, commenting on his Latin Version of Gray's Elegy.
Q/WIL/412 Letter, holograph, to Pliny Miles, Esq., 30 Duke [21 Jan. 1851] St., St. James', from Albert [Richard] Smith, 14 Percy St., mentioning his [Overland] "Mail" playing at Windsor, Chertsey etc; with envelope, printed with drawings advertising "Mr. Albert Smith's Overland Mail".
Q/WIL/413 Letter, holograph, to ... Wall, from the Rev. 14 April 1842 Sydney Smith stating that at Lady Holland's particular request he is declining all invitations to meet her as she is tired to see him so often. Also, biographical clippings on Rev. Sydney Smith.
Q/WIL/414 Letter to [Viscount] Morpeth, from Sydney n.d Smith, apologising for not coming to a party.
Q/WIL/415 MS notes on numbers of beasts, sheep, calves Oct. 1836 and pigs sold in Smithfield and in Islington Markets, Apr. - June 1836.
Q/WIL/416 South London Tramways Company: Nov. 1882 prospectus. [Lines in Lambeth, Battersea, Wandsworth, Southwark]
Q/WIL/417 Letter, holograph, to George R[ichard] Corner, 4 April 1858 from W[illiam] C[ecil] Spring-Rice, from the House of Lords, acknowledging on behalf of the Lord Chancellor receipt of letter containing reference to a Bill before the senate of New Jersey on subject of estates of drunkards.
Q/WIL/418 Letter, holograph, to Sir Henry ? from [Phillip 23 May 1843 Henry Stanhope, Viscount] Mahon [later Earl Stanhope] Grosvenor Place, stating he will attend the meeting of the Antiquaries' Society.
Q/WIL/419 Letter, holograph, from [Philip Henry, 5th Earl] 28 Aug. 1858 Stanhope, from Chevening, thanking recipient for drawings, and saying that he (Stanhope) will send herewith 2 copies of his privately printed tract. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 47 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/420 Letter, holograph to Lady Maria [?Ponsonby] 14 Feb. n.d. [c. from [Philip Henry Stanhope, Earl] Stanhope 1855 - 1875] Grosvenor Place, about the Blacas Collection in the British Museum.
Q/WIL/421 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" [Society of 9 June n.d. Antiquaries] from [Philip Henry Stanhope, Earl] [1855 - 1873] Stanhope, Grosvenor Place, about the Society, and an MS to be sent to Mr [John Yonge] Akerman.
Q/WIL/422 Envelope addressed to the Hon. Gerald 14 Oct. 1874 Ponsonby, at Lord Ormathwayte, 16 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, signed by [Philip Henry, 5th Earl] Stanhope, postmarked at Sevenoaks.
Q/WIL/423 Photograph of Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, Dean of ? 1863 Westminster, (Oxford, Hills and Saunders, 4" x 2½") and signature.
Q/WIL/424 Letter, holograph, from [Edward Henry] Stanley 24 July 1858 (later, 15th Earl of Derby), India Board, asking for latest draft of instructions for Mil [?itary] Commission.
Q/WIL/425 Letter, holograph, to Thomas Baring from 20 Aug. 1866 [Edward Henry] Stanley (later, 15th Earl of Derby), Foreign Office, asking if he would be willing to serve on a Royal Commission to inquire into Neutrality Laws
Q/WIL/426 Signature and seal of George Stephenson. n.d. [Between c.1815-1848]
Q/WIL/427 Letter, holograph, to Mr. [Benjamin Nottingham] n.d. [Before Webster, from [Mary Ann, i.e.] Fanny Stirling, 3, 1883] Duchess Street, Portland Place refusing request and declining assistance.
Q/WIL/428 Circular letter, printed, to the inhabitants of the 13 Aug. 1828 Parish of St. Anne, Soho, from William Stone, St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden, as a candidate for the lectureship at St Anne. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 48 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/429 Letter, holograph, to "Mr dear Sir", from [Percy 21 July 1827 Clinton Sydney Smythe, 6th Viscount] Strangford [and 1st Baron Penshurst], Harley Street, referring to Shangford's son's illness.
Q/WIL/430 Letter, holograph, to G[eorge] R[ichard] Corner, 26 Oct. 1852 from [Percy Clinton Sydney Smythe, 6th Viscount] Strangford [and 1st Baron Penshurst]. Westenhanger, explaining the value of his enquiries in Turkey to land tenure equivalent to Borough English, and mentioning [John Yonge] Akerman.
Q/WIL/431 New Chapel in Mayfair: certificate for marriage; 10 June 1752 Thomas Street and Elizabeth Mignard, both of Harrow on the Hill, Middx.
Q/WIL/432 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" from Ja[mes] 22 Aug. 1834 Smart, 345 Strand, also Ave Maria Lane, about proposed party at The Clarence; with printed obituary notice.
Q/WIL/433 Letter, holograph, to Lieut.-Col. (later Sir) 2 Sept. 1808 [Hudson] Lowe, from J[ohn] Stuart (later Sir John Stuart) from Messina, introducing Mr. Hay who is to pay a visit to Capri, and asking for Col. Lowe's opinion as to the resistance likely to be put up by the people at large, the various fortresses, etc., if the French withdraw and the British push forward to Naples.
Q/WIL/434 Bill for carpenter's work done for Mrs. Nicholes 17 May 1739 at Coney Hatch, by order of Mr. Sanderson, by Jo[h]n Sturges, receipted.
Q/WIL/435 Letter, holograph, with envelope, to the Rev. A. 2 May 1857 Wodehouse, Odiham [Hants.] from C.Winton [Charles Richard Summer, Bishop of Winchester] St. James's Square, S.W., stating that the Bishop has written to Lady Ashburnham.
Q/WIL/436 Letter, holograph, to -. Wall, from [George 21 Dec. 1843 Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of] Sutherland about future engagements. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 49 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/437 Letter, holograph, with sketch, to Mrs. Trouer, 1 July 1892 from [John Macallan Swan], 3 Acacia Road, St. John's Wood N.W. thanking for gift of iris.
Q/WIL/438 Envelope addressed to the Countess Sydney, 3 n.d Cleveland Square, St. James, Londres.
Q/WIL/439 Letter, holograph, from the Marquis of n.d. [Post 1835 Tavistock, from Oakeley, Bedford, requesting ] the recipient to come to see him.
Q/WIL/440 Two stanzas of verse beginning "Dear March 1855 Nina"...and signed by [?Sir] H. Taylor.
Q/WIL/441 Letter, holograph, to Lieut. General Sir Hudson 28 Nov. 1825 Lowe, K.C.B., from [Sir] H[erbert] Taylor, Horse Guards, about the refusal of the C. in C. & Adjutant General to allow Captain [Meach] to join Lowe in Ceylon, except on half pay.
Q/WIL/442 Letter, holograph, from [?Sir] H[?erbert] Taylor, 24 April ? 36 South Audley Street, putting off an [Between 1800 engagement to dine. -1839]
Q/WIL/443 Note to H . A Ouvry from [Sir] J[ames] E 11 Ap. [merson] Tennent, returning something. [Between 1852 -1867]
Q/WIL/444 Letter, dictated, to person unnamed, from Ellen n.d. [c.1915 Terry, (autograph) 215, Kings Road, Chelsea, -1928] S.W.3 thanking for gifts of butter, eggs and flowers.
Q/WIL/445 Letter, holograph, from Edward Thomas from n.d. [Between Cornwall concerning the printing of an article on 1840-1886] coins.
Q/WIL/446 Letter, holograph, to [?George Richard] Corner, 14 Jan. 1852 from W[illiam] J[ohn] Thoms, 25 Holy-well Street, Millbank, accepting invitations to evening with Noviomagians.
Q/WIL/447 New Chapel in Mayfair; certificate for marriage; 2 July 1751 Francis Thurkkle and Martha Hoare, both of St Bridget, Fleet St. London. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 50 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/448 Facsimile of Tichborne Estate mortgage 12 Dec. After debenture for £100. Sir Roger Charles Doughty 1870 Tichborne, Harley Lodge, West Brompton, Mddx, mortgagor.
Q/WIL/449/001 Letter, holograph, to Mr. - . George, from John 13 Jan. 1868 Timbs, sending the slips in which Mr. George's name is marked "Chelsea Buns".
Q/WIL/449/002 Also biographical cutting. n.d
Q/WIL/450 Letter, holograph, to [? George Richard Corner] 15 Jan. 1853 from William Tite, Lowndes Square, declining invitation to Noviomagians.
Q/WIL/451 Letter, holograph, to - from George Tomline, 1, 21 July 1864 Carlton House Terrace, enclosing order to view Orwell Park [Suff].
Q/WIL/452/001 Certificate of desertion of George Topham, 1st 25 Mar. 1805 Regt. Royal Tower Hamlets Militia, and apprehension by Howard Kinney, signed by [- -] Bass. Provost Marshall of Savoy Prison.
Q/WIL/452/002 [Annexed]; Warrant of Joseph Moser, J.P. to 25 Nov. 1805 Collector of Land Tax, St. Luke, Middlesex for payment of 20s. reward for above, receipted by Francis Humphries.
Q/WIL/453 Letter, holograph, to the Hon. G[erald] 21 Aug. 1867 Ponsonby from William George Tozer, Missionary Bishop, from 71 Euston Square, London, asking him to accept the accompanying book that it may in the future bring to mind their acquaintance.
Q/WIL/454/001 Slip of paper addressed to Monsieur [Sylvain] 14 Aug. 1849 van de Weyer, Ministre de l'int£rieur
Q/WIL/454/002 Armorial bookplate of Sylvain van de Weyer. n.d LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 51 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/455 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Gould, from William 1st Sept. 1806 Van Mildert (Rector of St. Mary-le-Bow and later Bishop of Durham), telling Mr. Gould that he does not consider his son should continue with his intention of taking holy orders as his habits of life, knowledge and inclination do not appear to fit him for this calling.
Q/WIL/456 Cutting of obituary of the Right Rev. William April 1836 Van Mildert, D.D., Lord Bishop of Durham.
Q/WIL/457 Letter to Mr ... Jones, Golden Square, from n.d Mrs. ... Vaughan, requesting him to deliver a note to Madame Camporese and to remind the latter of the order which will be called for the following day.
Q/WIL/458 Letter, holograph, to [Bertram Ashburnham] 23 Dec. 1898 Earl of Ashburnham, Barlling Hall, Needham Market, Suffolk (redirected to Ashburnham Place, Battell, Sussex] from Herbert Card[inal] Vaughan, Archbishop's House, Westminster, S.W., recommending Captain Moyne; with envelope.
Q/WIL/459 Letter, holograph, (in French) to [Mr. Perrin] 27 Feb. 1871 from C . F . Venettozzo, Eyre Villa, Bridge Road, St. John's Wood, London, thanking him for his sympathy on the death of her daughter and expressing gratitude for his help and generosity to various "artistes.
Q/WIL/460 Letter, holograph, to [George William Villiers] July 1860 "Batty", Earl of Clarendon, Phoenix Park, from his brother, C[harles] P[elham] Villiers, [39 Sloane St.?] about arranging to dine when Parliamentary business is heavy; with envelope.
Q/WIL/461 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir", from E[dward] 23 Feb. 1885 Walford, Messrs. Bogue, 27 King William Street, Trafalgar Square, .C. about books; with printed notice of "Walford's Antiquarian".
Q/WIL/462 Brief biographical note on James Wallack, 1791 - 1864 (?1791-1864). LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 52 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/463 Letter, holograph, from Leslie Ward (later Sir 26 June 1893 Leslie), stating that Mr. Smith is on his list.
Q/WIL/464 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir" from Alaric A 7 Oct. 1853 [lexander] Watts, 12 Loudoun Villas St. John's Wood, presenting book of his poems.
Q/WIL/465 Letter, holograph, to Mr. ... Taylor, from Henry 27 Feb. 1883 Webb, Hotel Central, Cannes, France concerning the ordering of medals for the R [oyal] H[?istorical] S[ociety].
Q/WIL/466 Letter, holograph, to N.B. [Donne/Doune] Esq. 25 July 1860 from [W.?] Webster, New Theatre Royal Adelphi, thanking him for deposit of "bills" relating to the drama.
Q/WIL/467 Lease for 69 years; 1 John Weller, Clapham, 31 July 1819 Sy. gent.; 2 Samuel Fossick, Gracechurch St. City, umbrella manufacturer. Clapham, Sy.: 1a. behind land demised by 1 to Alexander Mills, with road 10' wide leading from Wandsworth Rd into said land, next to cottage built by James Collyer. [Endorsed]
Q/WIL/468 Envelope, part only, addressed to Messrs. 27 Apr. 1826 Coutts, Strand, London, from the Duke of Wellington, Dover.
Q/WIL/469/001 Biographical notes on the Duke of Wellington, n.d. [Post 1852 personal anecdotes concerning him, etc. ]
Q/WIL/469/002 Also newspaper clipping concerning the sale of [20thc-] some of Wellington's letters.
Q/WIL/470/001 Letter, holograph, to [?Thomas] Baring, from 9 July 1867 [Sir James Parke, Baron] Wensleydale, 56 Park Street, W., telling him that he has taken the liberty of petitioning him for his Bank of England patronage for the son of Mrs. Addison, who is the widow of a most deserving lawyer.
Q/WIL/470/002 Also, cutting about Park Street, mentioning [19th c] Lord Wensleydale. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 53 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/471 Letter, holograph, to G[eorge] Colman from 1816 John Whitaker requesting copy of the score of the Trio in the musical farce "The Chip of the Old Block", with various notes added to letter, including Mr. Colman's reply.
Q/WIL/472 Warrant to Sir William Roberts, KV. Auditor of 7 July 1657 the Receipt of the Exchequer, from B[ulstrode] Whitelocke and W.Sy[---] to pay William Smithsby, Esq. money due to him paid by John Ferne, gent. collector of rents in Liberty of Wirksworth, Derbyshire.
Q/WIL/473 Order from Charles Whiting, Beaufort House, 8 Dec. 1860 Strand, for envelopes stamped "All the Year Round". Also sample of envelope.
Q/WIL/474 Letter, holograph, from G . Wieland, concerning n.d the building of a fence between his and recipients gardens.
Q/WIL/475 Letter, holograph, to ... Barry, from Samuel 19 June 1861 [Wilberforce, Bishop of Winchester] from the House of Lords, saying that his son Ernest is going to America and requesting some introductions for him.
Q/WIL/476 Summons to attend Mayor's and City of London 21 Jan. 1925 Court as Juror, to George Stanley Willis, 49 Queen Victoria Street.
Q/WIL/477 Marriage certificate of Jabez Willis, bach. and 25 Dec. 1840 Jane Ann Pitt, both of St. Pancras, at St. Pancras, 25 Dec. 1840.
Q/WIL/478 Letter, holograph, to [William] Moy Thomas, 2 March 1875 from W[illiam] H[enry] Mills, Sherrards, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, requesting copy of his copyright "scheme".
Q/WIL/479 Letter, holograph, to Miss Acton, from Erasmus 25 May 1851 Wilson, 17 Henrietta Street, Cavendish Square, about her medical treatment. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 54 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/480/001 Letter, holograph, to "Dear Sir," from Major 30 Nov. 1860 General [later Lieut.Genl., Sir C[harles] A[sh] Windham. M. Meer, about Sir R[obert] Walpole at Lucknow, and Charles Woodford's grave there.
Q/WIL/480/002 Illustrated London News; obituary of Lt-Genl. 19 Feb. 1870 Sir C. Windham.
Q/WIL/481 Letter, holograph, to ? . Beresford, from [Garnet 15 Feb. 1888 Joseph, Viscount] Wolseley, Adjutant - General, Horse Guards, War Office, S.W., replying to request for information about the War Office and suggesting Parliamentary papers as a source.
Q/WIL/482 Formal letter from Vice Chancellor Sir William 7 Oct. 1861 Page Wood (later, Baron Hatherley), from Aldeburgh, acknowledging receipt of "the Manager's" letter and informing him that he and Lady Wood will leave town by one of the afternoon trains.
Q/WIL/483 Letter, holograph, to . Ainslie, from C[hristopher 15 March 1871 Wordsworth, Bishop of] Lincoln, from Rothwell, Caistor, saying that he is glad he has it in his power to present the living of Stallingborough to Mr. Bacon.
Q/WIL/484 Letter, holograph, to [John Wright] from [?], 17 Feb. 1868 writing from "Committee Room" on paper from The British House Cockspur Street, about registration as M.A.
Q/WIL/485 Letter, holograph, to George R[ichard] Corner 19 May ?1838 from Thomas Wright, 8 Great Castle Street, Regent Street, putting off visit to Gravesend owing to illness of his father.
Q/WIL/486 Letter, holograph, to G[eorge] R[ichard] Corner 12 April 1846 from Thomas Wright, 18 Gilbert Street, Grosvenor Square, London, requesting Corner to correct a proof and discussing engravings to be published. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 55 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/487 Letter, holograph, to W. Tite, Esq. M.P. from 23 May 1859 Thomas Wright, 14 Sydney Street, Brompton, S. . about a proposed Committee to further his excavations at roxeter.
Q/WIL/488 Photographs of William Wright and his son 24 April 1862 Thomas. (2, Nottingham, A. Cox, each photograph 4" x 2½")
Q/WIL/489 Letter, holograph, To George R[ichard] Corner 23 Sept. 1854 from Leonard C[harles] Wyon, mainly concerning a medal he was preparing to be given to troops who had served in the Burmese campaign.
Q/WIL/490 Letter, holograph, to Crofton Croker, Admiralty, 2 Oct. 1826 from W[illiam] Wyon, Royal Mint, askin him to forward letter and medal and requesting the earliest intelligence of the arrival of the "Alligator".
Q/WIL/491/001 Letter, holograph, to Crofton Croker, Admiralty, 12 Aug. 1827 from W[illiam] Wyon, Royal Mint, availing himself of Croker's offer to get the enclosed franked.
Q/WIL/491/002 Also biographical clipping on Wyon. [19th c]
Q/WIL/492/001 Letter, holograph, from C[harles] M[ayne] 26 Sept. 1848 Young, suggesting recipient comes to tea.
Q/WIL/492/002 Also, signature of C[harles] M[ayne] Young. 3 May 1841
Q/WIL/493 Note, unsigned, stating that sender had gone to 25 Jan 1801 Stafford for a funeral and appending list of expenses.
Q/WIL/494 Signatures of some of the signatories of the April 1856 Treaty of Paris at the end of the Crimean War, 1856; as follows - (1) Aali Pasha (2) Baron Brunow (3) Comte Buol (4) Earl of Clarendon (5) Karl Cowley (6) Mehemmed Djemil (7) C.H. Hatzfeldt (8) M. Hübner (9) Baron Manteuffel (10) Comte Orloff LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 56 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/495 Signatures of:- (1) [...] J. Addison. (2) Elsie 1725-1923 Ameen, Stockholm; (3) ? P[ierre] Bayen. (4) J [ohn Chippendale] M[ontesquien] Bellew; (5) E [dward] L[itt] [Laman] Blanchard. (6) Thomas George Bonney. (7) John Braham. 25 May 1838; (8) J. G. Breay. (9) Robert B[arnabas] Brough. (10) William Brough. n.d. 15 Aug. 1895 n.d. [1725-1798] [1823-1874] [1820-1889] [1833-1923] [1774?-1856] 1836 [1826-1860] 24 Feb. 1863
Q/WIL/496 Signatures of:- (1) [...] W. Carus. (2) F[rancis] R 1742-1872 [awdon] Chesney. (3) [Michele] E[ugene] Chevreul. (4) F[rancis] Close. (5) Sir Charles M [ansfield] Clarke. (6) Ernest Cowan. (7) Louisa ?J. Cumming. (8) [Sir] Aubrey de Vere. (9) Henry Dundas, [? first Viscount Melville]. (10) W[illiam George Keith] Elphinstone. (11) William Etty. (12) ? George III, King of England. n.d. [1789-1872] [1786-1889] (Sic) ?1860 [1782 -1857] n.d. n.d. [1788-1846] [1742-1811] c.181? or 182?] [1787-1849] [reg.1760-1820]
Q/WIL/497 Signatures of:- (1) [Sir] R[ickman] J[ohn] 1744-1889 Godlee. (2) Henry Goulburn; (3) ? J[ohn] Hayter. (4) William Herapath. (5) William [Howley], Archbishop of Canterbury. (6) W [illiam] Blanchard Jerrold. (7) Arthur [Macmorrough] Kavanagh. (8) John King (? Only survivor of wreck of the "London"). (9) ?W [illiam] Kingsbury. (10) ? W[illiam Henry Giles] Kingston. (11) H[enry] Labouchere, Baron Taunton. [1849-1925] [?1784-1856] [1756-1818] [1796 -1868] 1 Aug. 1829 [1826-1884] [1831-1889] n.d. [1744-1818] [1814-1880] [1798-1869]
Q/WIL/498 Signatures of:- (1) R. Clement Lucas; (2) Baron 1793-1899 Loughborough. (3) John MacGregor; (4) [Viscount] Melbourne. (5) ? H[enry George Francis] Moreton. (6) [Lieut-General Sir] George Murray. (7) [James] Sheridan Muspratt. (8) ?. [...] P. Nith. (9) [Sir] James Paget. (10) John Parry. (11) John Parry n.d. 7 May 1793 n.d. n.d. [1802-1853] [?1830] [1821-1871] n.d. [1814-1899] 9 Sept. 1872 n.d. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 57 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/499 Signatures of:- (1) [Sir] C[harles] B[eaumont] 1735-1871 Phipps. (2) William Roberts. (3) [John Jervis, Earl of] St.Vincent. (4) [Sir] H[arry] G[eorge Wakelyn] Smith. (5) John Abel Smith. (6) [Sir] James Stephen. [c.184?] n.d. [1735-1823] [1787-1860] [1801 -1871] [?1789-1859]
Q/WIL/500 Signatures of:- (1) W[illiam] Sturgeon. (2) [Earl 1683-1871 of] Sunderland. (3) [Sir] Joseph Thackwell. (4) S[igmund] Thalberg. (5) ?Mesac Thomas; (6) F. B. Thompson. (7) [Jean Baptiste Philibert] Vaillant, Marshal of France. (8) Thomas Walley. (9) ? Initials of the Duke of Wellington. (10) John Whitwell [?later, Baron Howard de Walden]; (11) E[?dward] Young. [1783-1850] n.d. [1781-1859] [1812-1871] n.d. n.d. [1790-] 1859 [?1845] [1719-1797] [?1683 -1765]
Q/WIL/501 Letter to Charles Hatchett, Bellevue House, 21 Nov. 1821 Chelsea, from Lavinia Spencer [Countess Spencer, w. of 2nd Earl Spencer], Wimbledon, inviting him to call at Spencer House to discuss the water of Wimbledon Well, analysed by Mr. Faraday.
Q/WIL/502 Letter [to the same] from the same, Westfield, 13 Aug. 1824 Ryde, Isle of Wight, asking for news of his health.
Q/WIL/503 Letter [to the same], Westfield, about his 18 Aug. 1824 convalescence, and the "first application of Steam Vessels as Engines of War", with details of "The Lightning", returned from Algiers.
Q/WIL/504 Letter to the same, Bellevue House, Chelsea, 15 Sep. 1824 from the same, Spencer House, inviting him to "scrambling fare" next day.
Q/WIL/505 Letter to the same, Chelsea, near Battersea 4 July [1820 or Bridge, from the same, Wimbledon, inviting him 1826] do dine next day. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 58 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/506 Letter to the same, Chelsea, from the same, 15 Feb. [1821 Spencer House, inviting him to dine the next or 1827] Sunday, and mentioning "the yellow hasty pudding" of [fog].
Q/WIL/507 Letter to the same, Mount Clare, Roehampton, n.d. [before from the same, Wimbledon Park, inviting him to 1831] dine the next day.
Q/WIL/508 Order to Mr Child and partner from D. North, M. 24 June 1688 North. R. North, to make a payment to Mr Woods and all the [Servants] of the late Lord Guildford.
Q/WIL/509 Order to Mr Child and partner from D. North to 5 July 1689 make payment to the Hon. Roger North.
Q/WIL/510 Receipt signed by H.[enry] Lintot and 7 Dec. 1734 newspaper cutting mentioning him, [July 1734].
Q/WIL/511 Letter, holograph, to 'Sir' from George 31 Dec. 1773 Cavendish concerning financial business.
Q/WIL/512 Letter, holograph, to John Nesbitt Esq., 28 Nov. 1783 Aldermanbury, from the Duke of Portland apologising for the delay in replying, which is due to the fact that he is still waiting for an answer from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Q/WIL/513 Letter, holograph, to 'Dear Sir' from Lord 29 Dec. 1788 Cornwallis, Calcutta, concerning military life in India.
Q/WIL/514 Letter, holograph, to Mr Harrop, printer, 27 Sep. 1791 Manchester from John Stockdale, Piccadilly giving an announcement for 'The Origin of Arianism Disclosed' by John Whitaker, to be inserted in the paper.
Q/WIL/515 Letter, holograph, to 'Madam' from [- Linnell] 17 Dec. 1793 Berkeley Square, concerning his efforts to find a house for the addressee. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 59 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/516 Letter, holograph, to 'Sirs' from the Duke of 6 Sep. 1794 Portland Burlington House granting the request [unspecified] of the Lord of Gonrayn.
Q/WIL/517 Letter, holograph to Mr Leader, Liquorpond 15 Aug. 1797 Street, from J. Whitbread Esq. ordering a whole body [for the coach which he is having repaired].
Q/WIL/518 Fragment of letter addressed to the Hon. Miss 30 Mar. 1799 [Rurfront] Dawlish, Chudleigh, Exeter, from London.
Q/WIL/519 Letter, holograph, to Mr MacKay, oilman, 176 3 Feb. 1800 Piccadilly, from John Moore, Chelmsford requesting the delivery of articles which have been ordered, and also two bottles of sallad oil.
Q/WIL/520 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear Sir' from T. 10 Dec. 1814 Coutts inviting the addressee to visit his house in Stratton Street and see Lord Bute.
Q/WIL/521 Letter to Mr Wilson from E-N [icol?] Theatre 12 July 1815 Royal, Liverpool and asking after the health of her children.
Q/WIL/522 Letter, holograph to Major General Sir H. [enry] Postmarked 25 Torrens KCB from Hussey Vivian [Sir R. Apr. 1816 Hussey Vivian] requesting him to forward a communication.
Q/WIL/523 Fragment of letter addressed to Messrs 31 Dec. 1816 Herries, Farquhart & Co., St. James' Street, London from [Lord] Lynedoch, Welwyn.
Q/WIL/524 Letter, holograph, to Mr Scott, 23 Cockspur 25 March 1818 Street, Charing Cross, from Francis Jeffrey, Edinburgh, concerning his failure to answer a previous letter.
Q/WIL/525 Letter to Mr. Jn - [Juppe] from the Marchioness 11 June 1820 of Bath canvassing for votes from the Worshipful Company of Carpenters in the forthcoming elections. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 60 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/526 Letter to Mr Freeling from Lady Louisa Grey, 37 17 July 1827 Charles Street, Berkeley Square, requesting the return of a letter wrongly addressed to him.
Q/WIL/527 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear Sir' from [Lord] 26 Oct. 1828 Palmerston, Sligo, concerning an invitation to a social function in Hampshire and with reference to Ireland, stating that 'it seems unprofitable to go on long governing a country by sword and bayonet and the assistance of a scarcely legal club.'
Q/WIL/528 Letter, holograph, to 'Dear Sir' from [William 28 Oct. 1829 George Duke of] Devonshire concerning a curious paper relating to his family given by the addressee.
Q/WIL/529 Letter, holograph to the Duke of Bedford from 21 Nov. 1830 Lord Grey, Berkeley Square, stating that he has communicated Bedford's acceptance of the Garter to the King.
Q/WIL/530 Letter to 'My dear Sir' from M. J. Brunch, 30 2 May 1831 Bridge Street, Blackfriars, giving condolences on the death of the addressee's father.
Q/WIL/531 Letter, holograph, to Mr Eardley at Miss 20 July Smith's, High Street, Highgate from J [ohn] A [Eyrton] Paris concerning a prescription for the recipient. Newspaper cutting enclosed giving biographical information about J. A. Paris, physician.
Q/WIL/532 Letter, holograph, to G. R. Corner, Esq., from 5 Mar. 1835 Richard Thomson, London Institution, Finsbury Circus, concerning a lecture on the Geological Restorations at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham. The above is enclosed in a folder giving brief biographical information on Richard Thomson.
Q/WIL/533 Letter, holograph, to G. R. Corner Esq., F.S.A. 4 July 1835 from E. W. Bragley, London Institution, Finsbury Grove, thanking him for his paper on the [Reston] excavations and discussing the practice of polygamy amongst the Franks. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 61 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/534 Letter to 'Dear Sir' from C[harles] Kemble, York 16 Aug. 1835 Hotel, Yarmouth, granting the request for his autograph.
Q/WIL/535 Letter, holograph to Mr Fitzgerald from Edmund 12 Oct. 1837 Byng concerning the fact that Sir John Conroy seems to be out of favour with the Queen and Lord Melbourne is highly influential.
Q/WIL/536 Letter, holograph, to Mr Colnaghe from Sydney 3 Feb. 1838 Smith granting the request for his autograph.
Q/WIL/537 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear Mary' from W. H. 29 May 1839 Mallock, Bachelors Club, Piccadilly, accepting an invitation to dine.
Q/WIL/538 Letter, holograph, to 'Dear Sir' from Tho---ide, 6 Jan. 1840 29 Dover Street, requesting an interview in order to discuss possible amendments to the Act for the registration of voters.
Q/WIL/539 Letter to Bishop Ly, 4 Albion Street, Hyde Park, 26 Aug. 1841 from the Duke of Wellington asking him to call.
Q/WIL/540 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear Sir' from [Marquis 6 Sep. 1841 of] Anglesey, Uxbridge House concerning the presentation of the troops.
Q/WIL/541 Letter, holograph, to Henry Wall from John 19 Sept. 1842 [Hobhouse] of Erle Stokes declining an invitation to meet Lord Auckland.
Q/WIL/542 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear Warden' from 8 April 1845 William Fergusson, 8 Dover Street, concerning medical affairs.
Q/WIL/543 Letter, holograph, to Mr Robertson from [-- 15 Oct. 1845 Rothschild ?] requesting 'The Times' and 'The Chronicle' to be sent to Cheddington.
Q/WIL/544 Letter, holograph, to Lord Bisborough from 21 Oct. 1846 George [Duke of Cambridge] accepting an invitation LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 62 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/545 Letter, holograph, to - Magford Esq., Lichfield [26 Nov. 1851] House from G. F. Watts, 30 Charles Street Berkeley Square, requesting the delivery of a picture to Mr Green. Backed by a receipt for a picture from Lichfield House Picture Gallery, 26 Nov. 1857.
Q/WIL/546 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear C' from H. B. 2 Aug. 1852 [Henry Brougham] discussing French politics, Corn Law Repeal and the general election.
Q/WIL/547 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear C' from H. B. 6 Aug. 1852 [Henry Brougham] concerning books written on the French Revolution.
Q/WIL/548 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear L' from H. B. 11 Aug. 1852 [Henry Brougham] discussing the publication of letters.
Q/WIL/549 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear C' from H. B. 17 Aug. [1852] [Henry Brougham] concerning affairs in the House of Lords and Chancery.
Q/WIL/550 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear C' from H. B. 21 Aug. 1852 [Henry Brougham] concerns Chancery and parliamentary business, in particular his relationship with Lord Melbourne 1835-41.
Q/WIL/551 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear C' from H. B. 23 Aug. 1852 [Henry Brougham] concerning a speech of [Robert] Peel's in 1819 and papers of Lord Melbourne which Brougham had custody of.
Q/WIL/552 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear C' from H. B. 26 Aug. 1852 [Henry Brougham] discusses the affairs of [Sir Francis] Burdett.
Q/WIL/553 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear C' from H. B. 28 Aug. 1852 [Henry Brougham] concerning social matters.
Q/WIL/554 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear C' from H. B. n.d. [30 Aug. [Henry Brougham] concerns publication of his 1852] writings. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 63 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/555 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear C' from H. B. n.d. [1852] [Henry Brougham] concerning Pellar's life of [Viscount] Sidmouth and Sidmouth's relations with Pitt, parliamentary business and the publication of letters.
Q/WIL/556 Letter, holograph, to 'Dear Croker' from [Earl of] 30 Aug. 1852 Lonsdale stating that he is enclosing Alderman Thompson's answers to various queries [not extant].
Q/WIL/557 Letter, holograph, to 'Dear Croker' from [Earl of] 2 Sep. 1852 Lonsdale concerning information about the House of Commons.
Q/WIL/558 Letter, holograph, to 'Dear Croker' from [Earl of] 3 Sep. 1852 Lonsdale speculating on the number of members of Parliament who are lawyers.
Q/WIL/559 Letter, holograph, to 'Mr M. Thomas Esq. from 1852 Mark Senior [Editor of Punch] Punch Office, 85, Fleet Street, concerning a poem which has appeared in 'Punch'.
Q/WIL/560 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear Ponsonby' from 2 Oct. 1855 Joseph Rose, French Head Quarters, concerning Mareschal Pelopres receiving the Order of the Bath.
Q/WIL/561 Letter to 'My dear General' from [Sir] Fitzroy 15 June 1859 Kell 32 Dover Street concerning an application [for a post].
Q/WIL/562 Letter, holograph to Gerald Ponsonby from 29 Jan. 1860 [Earl of] St. Germans thanking him for drawings which he has sent, especially the view of Porto Maurigio.
Q/WIL/563 Letter, holograph to 'Sir' from H. Derveux 2 June 1860 concerning a picture which he cannot let him have at present.
Q/WIL/564 Letter, holograph to Charles Alvells Esq. from 14 Nov. 1865 Mark Senior, Vine Cottage, Crawley, informing him of an intended visit. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 64 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/565 Fragment of letter addressed to M. [. Pren] The Postmarked 26 Vicarage, B -- from Harrogate. Sep. 1871
Q/WIL/566 Letter, holograph to Miss Raye from Sydney 2 Feb. 1875 Smirke, The Hollies, [24 Berkeley Square] stating that he is sending her a sketch of an archway in front of Blenheim Palace and a drawing by his father.
Q/WIL/567 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear Hal' from [ 27 Sep. 1888 -Nortington] Mar Lodge, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, concerning social arrangements.
Q/WIL/568 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear Hal' from [Duke 4 May 1893 of] Devonshire, Devonshire House, Piccadilly, stating that he is unable to visit at present.
Q/WIL/569 Letter, holograph, to Miss Grant, from [? Hon. 13 Apr. 1904 Egremont John Mills] 17 Stratton Street, Piccadilly, thanking her for a gift.
Q/WIL/570 Letter to 'My dear Sir' from Lewis Melville Esq., 6 Feb. 1911 Available only with advance 38, Berkely Square, concerning the forthcoming notice and at the discretion of the Thackeray dinner and stating that he may be LMA Director able to preside over it.
Q/WIL/571 Letter to 'My dear Sir' from Lewis Melville, 38 8 Mar. 1911 Available only with advance Berkeley Square, concerning the opening of the notice and at the discretion of the Thackeray Exhibition LMA Director
Q/WIL/572 Letter to 'My dear Sir' from Lewis Melville, 38 15 Mar. 1911 Available only with advance Berkeley Square, concerning arrangements for notice and at the discretion of the the Thackeray centenary LMA Director
Q/WIL/573 Letter to 'My dear Sir' from Lewis Melville, 38 17 June 1911 Available only with advance Berkeley Square, stating that he will not be notice and at the discretion of the bringing a guest to the Thackeray celebrations LMA Director
Q/WIL/574 Letter to 'My dear Sir' from Lewis Melville, 38 5 July 1911 Berkeley Square, stating that he is sending a work to the addressee LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 65 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/575 Letter, holograph, to Sir Robert [Adair], from n.d [Marquis of] Lansdowne, Berkeley Square, concerning the publication of a volume of papers on diplomacy.
Q/WIL/576 Christmas card to Lord Charles Beresford from n.d Available only with advance [Sir] F[rancis] C[owley] Burnand; newspaper notice and at the discretion of the cutting giving biographical information about Sir LMA Director Francis Cowley Burnand.
Q/WIL/577 Signature of George [Duke of Cambridge] n.d [19 c]
Q/WIL/578 Signature of George [Duke of Cambridge] n.d [19 c]
Q/WIL/579 Letter, holograph, to J. C. Crofter from [J. H.] n.d. [19th c] Ainsworth concerning business matters
Q/WIL/580 Letter, holograph, to the Lord Chancellor from n.d. [19th c] [Bishop] Eden, concerning a benefice at Whittlesea which he has granted
Q/WIL/581 Fragment of letter to 'Dear Sulivan', signed by n.d. [19th c] M. Maranley
Q/WIL/582 Letter, holograph, to General Sir John Murray, 26 May [19th c Bart., of Wimpole Street, from Lord Lynedoch, ] declining an invitation to dine
Q/WIL/583 Fragment of letter signed by Daniel O'Connell n.d. [1841]
Q/WIL/584 Poem dedicated to the Rt. Hon. the Earl of n.d. [18th c] Oxford, Dover Street (anon.) written on the occasion of the Rev. Mr. W. [Wesley] refusing to write against M. Pope
Q/WIL/585 Letter, holograph, to the Hon. B - Paget from 30 June [Lord] Lynedoch, 12 Stratton Street, Piccadilly, [c.1841-1844] requesting assistance in finding a post for a young man, who is the son of a friend's old servant
Q/WIL/586 Signature of George P[inbody] n.d LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 66 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/587 Letter, holograph, to Mrs. Sentinde from Baring, n.d Admiralty, Whitehall, declining an invitation to dinner
Q/WIL/588 Letter to 'My dear Sir' from E.L.B. [?Bunce] 8, n.d. [19th c] Charles Street, granting his request for an interview
Q/WIL/589 Letter to 'My dear Sir' from V - H[ollands] n.d. [1823, concerning to recall of Lord Anglesey to the 1824 or 1829] ministry.
Q/WIL/590 Letter, holograph, to 'Dear Wall' from [Marquis n.d. [19 c] of Lansdowne, Berkeley Square, concerning intended visit to St. John's Chapel.
Q/WIL/591 Letter, holograph to the Rt. Hon. Lord Sydney, 24 May [19th c Grosvenor Square, from William Coke, ] concerning a book on Sir Robert Walpole.
Q/WIL/592 Letter, holograph, to 'My dear Wall' from A [? n.d. [19th c] Arkhartery] Grange, A[bertand] concerning his return from an excursion into Herefordshire.
Q/WIL/593 Letter, holograph, to Mr. Wall from E.B. n.d. [?1860] [?Blytham] concerning a social function.
Q/WIL/594 Letter to [Lady Sundon] from Dr. Zachary 12 Oct. 1737 Pearce, vicar of St. Martin in the Fields about his possible preferment to the Deanery of Rochester and that of Dr. Herring to the same, or to the Bishopric of Bangor.
Q/WIL/595 Order to Alex[ander] [Brymer] Esq., Deputy 24 Mar. 1798 Paymaster General, from Edward [Duke of Kent ] Lt. Gen. commanding H.M. Forces in Nova Scotia, in Halifax [N.S.] to pay £25.18.6. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 67 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/596 Letter to Charles Hatchett, Esq., Bellevue 11 May 1832; House, Chelsea, from De Dunstanville [Francis 1835 Basset, Lord De Dunstanville, of Tehidy], Knightsbridge, regretting the writer cannot accept invitation to dinner, as he himself is giving one the same day With:- 2 printed obituaries of Lord De Dunstanville, who died at South Place, Knightsbridge on [14] February 1835.
Q/WIL/597 Letter to Prynne from Campbell [John [2 June 1847]; Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell] Strathdene 6 Nov. 1860 House, asking for result of P's interview with Mr Adair, commenting that as Mr Beales is against a second Liberal candidate starting jointly with Mr Adair, Frederick may come forward with a separate committe, mentioning that Ford has written a pamphlet [for?] Cambridge. With:- [23 May 1847] P.S. to [Prynne] from C. [as above] expressing regret at appointment of Judge of Small Debts Court for Cambridge District. With:- [4 June 1847] Letter to Prynne from Campbell [as above] Strathdene House, asking further about P's interview with Adair, stating that he, C., will be visiting Duchy [of Lancaster] Office. With:- Letter to Douglas Braham, Esq., from Campbell [as above] Strathdene House, referring to misprint.
Q/WIL/598 Letter to Mr Wall from [ ] Morley [Edmund 16 Sep. [Sep. Parker 2nd Earl of Morley, Saltram] at Kent 1863 at latest] House [Knightbridge] sending 'Bedford Scroll' and letter from Lord Bathurst, giving news of health of Lady Mildun and of Lady De Dunstanville, and noting his own enjoyment of club life at Norman Court.
Q/WIL/599 Draft for £100 to be paid to Thomas Harris, 18 Mar. 1797 Esq., Covent Garden Theatre, from Elizabeth Inchbald, Leicester Square, endorsed by Elizabeth Inchbald and Geo. Robinson and Company. With:- N.d. [19th c] Note relating to Mrs Inchbald (printed).
Q/WIL/600/001 Letter to Aicken from G[eorge] Colman, 5 Dec. 1798 Piccadilly, offering him a small part in a play, and expressing his desire that Aicken take it so that the play as a whole should benefit LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 68 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/600/002 No title With:- N.d. [19th c] Typed transcript and note on George Colman.
Q/WIL/601 Letter to Major General Sir Hudson Lowe [on St 16 Feb. 1817 Helena] from [Francis Rawdon Hastings, 2nd Earl of] Moira [Governor General of India], Calcutta, recommending Mr and Mrs [Trou]belle (Mr. [Trou]belle one of the Judges of the Supreme Native Court of Appeal)
Q/WIL/602/001 Face of envelope addressed to Charles n.d. [before Kemble, Esq., Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, 1827] franked by G[eorge] Colman
Q/WIL/602/002 No title n.d. [20th c] With:- Typed note on George Colman the younger, and Charles Kemble
Q/WIL/603 Letter to the Honble. Berkeley Paget from 17 Aug. 1829 Joseph Jekyll, Spring Garden, thanking him for kindness to Durham, an employee in the Excise Office With:- 28 Sep. [after 1831; 1833?] Letter, addressee not noted, from Joseph Jekyll, Paultons, about 'avalanche of Norman - Courtiers on Wednesday next' i.e., visit of [family or friends] including George Stanley, and mentioning George Eyre. With:- N.d. [Nov. 1808] Printed obituary of Joseph Jekyll's wife. And:- N.d. [Mar. 1837] Printed obituary of Joseph Jekyll.
Q/WIL/604 Letter to Dr Adam Warden from Edward Rigby, 24 Aug. [n.d. 23 New Street, Spring Gardens inviting him to 19th c]; 26 call, and offering to show him Lying-In Hospital. Aug. 1844 With:- Letter to Dr [Rout] from Edward Rigby, 23 New Street, Spring Gardens.
Q/WIL/605 Letter to Captain Swinburne, I. of W. from W 19 Dec. 1845 [illiam] Yarrell, Ryden Street, St. James, thanking him for drawing and description of shark, and alluding to letter from Dr Richardson. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 69 WILLIS COLLECTION
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Q/WIL/606 Letter to [George William Frederick Villiers] Earl 14 Dec. 1848 [of] Clarendon from Mr [Robert] Owen, Cox's Hotel, Jermyn Street, recommending O's work 'Reasons for the Laws of the New Constitution' and enclosing proof copies (No copies with letter).
Q/WIL/607 Autograph signature of Thomas Moore. n.d. [c 1800 -1852]
Q/WIL/608 Letter to 'my dear Sir' from Cha[rle]s Landseer, 12 June n.d.; Royal Academy, W.C. thanking for invitation to [1851-1873] reception of Fine Arts Club.
Q/WIL/609 Letter to Agnew from J[ohn] Bright, 31 St. 27 May 94 [sic] James's Place, SW, thanking him for note and [before 1889] referring to honour done him being due to his friends from Lancashire.
Q/WIL/610/001 Letter to 'Dear Sir' from D[avid] Christie Murray, 8 May 1892 Available only with advance 42 Duke Street, St. James, refusing to describe notice and at the discretion of the collaboration between authors. LMA Director
Q/WIL/610/002 Printed note, with portrait of D.C. Murray, 1847 n.d. [post 1907 Available only with advance -1907, novelist and journalist. ] notice and at the discretion of the LMA Director
Q/WIL/611/001 Letter to Dr [William] Prout, 40 Sackville Street, n.d. [c1833 Piccadilly, from [Sir] B[enjamin] C[ollins] Brodie, -1850] arranging to meet; with envelope.
Q/WIL/611/002 Letter to Dr [William] Prout, 40 Sackville Street, n.d. [c1833 Piccadilly, from [Sir] B[enjamin] C[ollins] Brodie, -1850] arranging to meet; with envelope.
Q/WIL/612 Letter to Dr A. Warden from Joseph Toynbee, 5 Nov. 1844 12 Argyll Place, St James's, London enquiring about speculum for the ear recently described.