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MS 378

A4162 Salomons family volumes

1 Sir David Salomons' letter and scrap book: volume bound in 1819-1911 red morocco, with gilt on the leaves, containing letters of interest sent to Sir David Salomons and Sir David Lionel Goldsmid-Stern Salomons from well-known men and others, together with interesting matters and scraps.

1/1 Decorated certificate in French appointing Dalmbert Mayer 19 Jan 1819 (Isidore) a Knight of the Legion of Honor.

1/2 Letter from Esther Salomons to Mrs A.A. [Sophia] Goldsmid, 9 Jun 1833 providing an account of daddy Laurence's first visit.

1/3 Application for citizenship of the United States made by Philip 18 Jul 1826 Salomon to the clerk of the Marine Court of the City of New York.

1/4 Abstract from a record for Philip Salomon relating to his n.d. c. 1826 application for citizenship of the United States, signed by the clerk of the Marine Court of the City of New York.

1/5 Resolution of the Society for Cheering the Needy at the Festivals 25 Nov 1835 congratulating David Salomons, esquire, sheriff and alderman of the City of , on his triumph at the recent contest for the Aldermanic Gown at the Aldgate Ward.

1/6 Letter from Henry Alworth Merewether to Philip Salomons, 3 Feb 1847 conveying the thanks of the Guildhall Library Committee for his gift of a valuable collection of Hebrew works.

1/7 Letter from Seymour, Office of Woods, concerning the 29 Sep 1851 arrangement of benches of the House of Commons.

1/8 Certificate appointing Philip Salomons as a Deputy Lieutenant 2 Aug 1852 for the County of , by Charles, Duke of Richmond, Lieutenant of the County of Sussex.

1/9 Letter from Laura M.Cooke, acknowledging receipt of a cheque 7 Nov 1853 for £105.

1/10 Commission for Philip Salomons to be one of the Her Majesty's 6 Mar 1854 Guards of the Honorable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms in placed of George Kitson, resigned, signed and sealed by Thomas Henry Foley, Baron Foley of Kidderminster in the County of Worchester, member of Her Majesty's Privy Council and Captain of the Her Majesty's Guards of the Honorable Corps of 2

Gentlemen at Arms.

1/11 Copy of a resolution of the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation 13 Sep 1855 congratulating David Salomons on his elevation to the high and important dignity of Lord Mayor of the . The resolution is engrossed and sealed.

1/12 Copy of a resolution of the Great Synagogue congratulating 11 Oct 1855 David Salomons on his elevation to the high and important dignity of Lord Mayor of the City of London.

1/13 Copy of a resolution of the London Committee of Deputies of the 18 Oct 1855 British Jews congratulating David Salomons on his elevation to the high and important dignity of Lord Mayor of the City of London. The resolution is inscribed.

1/14 Copy of a resolution of the Hebrew Congregation of Liverpool Oct 1855 congratulating David Salomons on his elevation to the high and important dignity of Lord Mayor of the City of London. The resolution is inscribed.

1/15 Copy of a resolution of the Hebrew Congregation of Dublin Nov 1855 congratulating David Salomons on his elevation to the high and important dignity of Lord Mayor of the City of London. The resolution is inscribed and sealed.

1/16 Copy of a resolution in Hebrew of West London Synagogue of c. Nov 1855 British Jews congratulating David Salomons on his elevation to the high and important dignity of Lord Mayor of the City of London. The resolution is inscribed.

1/17 Copy of a resolution of the United Hebrew Congregation of c. Nov 1855 Birmingham congratulating David Salomons on his elevation to the high and important dignity of Lord Mayor of the City of London. The resolution is inscribed.

1/18 Two letters from F.Solomon to David Salomons, the Right Jan 1856 Honourable , regarding costs in connection with his picture.

1/19 Letter from J.R.Herbert to David Salomons, the Right 28 Sep 1856 Honourable Lord Mayor of London, thanking him for his letter of sympathy regarding the loss of their boy to typhoid fever.

1/20 Statement sent by Bankers, Merchants, and Citizens of London c. 1856 to the Right Honourable David Salomons, Lord Mayor of London, conveying their appreciation for his conduct during the year, including reference to the Allied victory in the Crimean War and the great suffering in France.

1/21 Letter from H.A.Merewether, Guildhall Library, London, to 5 Feb 1857 3

Alderman David Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Library Committee of the Corporation of the City of London for the scalping knife manufactured in England for the North American Indians.

1/22 Letter from David Roberts to David Salomons, discussing costs 28 Apr 1857 in connection with a picture.

1/23 Certificate, in French, from the Ordre Imperial De La Legion 21 Aug 1859 D'Honneur, appointing Alderman David Salomons a Knight of the Order of the Imperial Legion of Honor.

1/24 Commission for Philip Salomons to be Captain in the First 1 Dec 1863 Sussex Artillery Volunteer Corps, signed by Henry Thomas, Earl of Chichester, Her Majesty's Lieutenant of the County of Sussex.

1/25 Letter from Henry M.Huston to David Salomons, discussing the 29 Dec 1863 location of a drinking fountain to be erected in Marylebone Lane, off Oxford Street.

1/26 Letter in French from the Cabinet de l'Empereur, Palais des 12 Dec 1866 Tuileries, to Monsieur Phillip Salomons, informing of the Emperor Napoleon III's acceptance of a sceptre.

1/27 Notes of advice given to [David Lionel Salomons] by his uncle Oct 1870 [David Salomons] on going in college.

1/28 Letter from Albert W.Woods, Lancaster, to [Herald College], 18 Sep 1869 containing arms and crest granted by patent to Levy Salomons on 27 April 1825, to be bound by him and his descendants and by his cousins.

1/29 Letter from G.C.Foster to Mr Salomons, discussing the ratios of 22 Jul 1869 the numbers of vibrations of notes.

1/30 Discharge order certifying that D.E.Salomons has been struck off 30 Dec 1871 the Muster Roll of the 38th (Artists') Rifle Volunteer Corps at his own request.

1/31 Letter from Dr William Odling to D.Salomons, regarding the 17 Apr 1872 well water at Broomhill.

1/32 Extract from the will of Sir David Salomons, who died on 18 July n.d. c. 1873 1873, regarding his desire that his nephew David Lionel Salomons, who he has made his heir, preserve carefully the many testimonials presented to him.

1/33 Letter from Charles Fowler, House of Commons Library, to Sir 25 Jul 1873 Lionel Salomons, conveying the sympathy of the Committee of Public Petitions on the death of their colleague, the late Sir David Salomons. 4

1/34 Cutting from an envelope from W.Gladstone addressed to David 19 Jul 1873 Lionel Salomons.

1/35 Letter from W.Gladstone, 11 Carlton House Terrace, London, to 19 Jul 1873 David Lionel Salomons, expressing sympathy on the death of the late Sir David Salomons.

1/36 Copy of a resolution of the Worshipful Company of Coopers 5 Aug 1873 conveying regret and sympathy on the death of the late Sir David Salomons. The resolution is inscribed.

1/37 Letter from Alexander Cockburn, House of Commons, to Sir n.d. c. 1873 David Lionel Salomons, accepting an invitation to dine with him.

1/38 Letter from Frederick Leighton, 2 Holland Park Road, n.d. c. 1873 Kensington, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he is unable to accept his invitation to dine with him.

1/39 Notice of the Sir David Lionel Salomons' Lectures on electricity n.d. c. 1873 addressed to the working classes and others.

1/40 Letter from [Viscount] Sydney, Lord Chamberlain's Office, St 19 Feb 1874 James's Palace, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, concerning his placement in the Commission of the Peace.

1/41 Letter from [Viscount] Sydney to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 28 Apr 1874 regarding his placement in the Commission [of the Peace].

1/42 Notice of a course of lectures by Sir David Lionel Salomons on 20 Jul 1874 electricity, magnetism, etc, addressed to the working classes.

1/43 Letter from the Clerk of the Peace to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 14 Dec 1874 informing that the Lord Chancellor has placed his name in the Commission of the Peace for the County of Middlesex and the City and Liberty of Westminster.

1/44 Letter to Sir David Lionel Solomons, enquiring as to the present n.d. c. 1875 state of Tunbridge Wells in connection with his appointment to the Commission of the Peace.

1/45 Letter from Francis Knollys, private secretary, Marlborough 17 Feb 1875 House, Pall Mall, London, to [Sir David Lionel Solomons], conveying the thanks of the Prince of Wales for his letter and informing that the Prince has much pleasure in accepting it.

1/46 Notice of a course of lectures by Sir David Lionel Salomons to 28 May 1875 the public and working classes.

1/47 Letter from John Tyndall to [Sir David Lionel Solomons], 13 Aug 1875 concerning the process for candidate's papers at the Royal Society. 5

1/48 Letter from the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, 19 Jan 1876 Manufacturers and Commerce to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of his election as a member of the Society.

1/49 Letter (in French) from Giuseppe Garibaldi, Caprera, to 23 Nov 1876 Signorina Goldsmid, acknowledging receipt of her letter informing of their arrival in Rome.

1/50 Letter from William T.Leslie, Newton, Massachusetts, to Sir 12 July 1878 David Lionel Salomons, requesting Salomons provide him with an idea or invention that will lead to him winning a young lady with whom he is in love. The letter is labelled as “Curious”.

1/51 Letter from Sir , East Cliff Lodge, , 3 Mar 1880 to Sir David Lionel Salomon, enclosing a letter from the representatives of the Ashkenazim Perushim congregation in Jerusalem regarding the remittance of £29.13.5 being the legacy of his grandfather (the late L.Salomons) forwarded to the Holy City. In the post script Montefiore congratulates him on being appointed of .

1/52 Signature of Sir Moses Montefiore in his 96th year. Jan 1880

1/53 Letter from George J.Goschen, Seacox Heath, , to Sir n.d. c. 1880 David Lionel Salomons, complying with his request to propose him as a life member of the City Liberal Club.

1/54 Letter from Samuel Cousins, 24 Camden Square, to Sir David 31 Aug 1880 Lionel Salomons, thanking Salomons for praising his engraving of an image.

1/55 Letter from G.Carey Foster to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 30 Apr 1883 accepting his invitation to dinner.

1/56 Letter from Samuel Canning to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 30 Apr 1883 accepting his invitation to dinner.

1/57 Letter from William Simmons to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 2 May 1883 accepting his invitation to dinner.

1/58 Letter from [Bonamy] Price, 2 Norham Gardens, Oxford, to Sir 3 May 1883 David Lionel Salomons, inviting him and Lady Salomons to visit.

1/59 Letter from John Tyndell, Royal Institution of Great Britain, to 3 May 1883 Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of his plan to be far away from London on 22 May due to the state of his health.

1/60 Letter sent on behalf of the [second] Duke of Wellington, 9 May 1883 Stratfield Saye, to [Sir David Lionel Salomons], stating that he cannot be in London on 22 May. 6

1/61 Letter sent on behalf of Mr Browning, 19 Warwick Crescent, to 14 May 1883 Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he has a previous engagement on 22 May that will not allow him to accept Salomons' invitation.

1/62 Letter sent on behalf of Wilkie Collins to [Sir David Lionel 15 May 1883 Salomons], informing that he cannot accept his dinner engagement due to the state of his health.

1/63 Letter sent on behalf of [James] Sant, 43 Lancaster Gate, Hyde n.d. c. 1883 Park, to Sir David Lionel Salomon, accepting his invitation to an event on 22 May.

1/64 Letter from James Paget to Sir David Lionel Salomon, informing 17 May 1883 that he cannot accept his invitation due to work obligations.

1/65 Letter from William Thomson, 3 Palace Houses, Bayswater, to 18 May 1883 Sir David Lionel Salomons, accepting his invitation to dinner.

1/66 Letter from Sir Moses Montefiore, East Cliff Lodge, Ramsgate, 8 Jul 1883 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, congratulating David and Lady Salomons on the birth of their daughter.

1/67 Letter from W.S.Woode, Rome, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 6 May 1883 accepting his invitation to his party on 22 May.

1/68 Letter from Henry Fawcett, Post Master General, to Sir David 1 Sep 1883 Lionel Salomons, stating that there would be many serious practical objections to his proposal and stating that the Post Office Order Act will enable them to issue a greater number of denominations of postal orders and facilitate the transmission of small sums of money.

1/69 Letter from Henry [Fawcett], Aldeburgh, Suffolk, to Sir David 4 Sep 1883 Lionel Salomons, thanking him and his wife for their offer of hospitality if they are ever in the neighbourhood of Tunbridge Wells.

1/70 Letter from James Nassuth, Hammerfield, Penshurst, Kent, to Sir 3 Sep 1883 David Lionel Salomons, informing that they cannot avail of his kind invitation.

1/71 Lottery ticket for the year 1797. 1797

1/72 Lottery ticket for the year 1801. 1801

1/73 Irish lottery ticket for the year 1775. 1775

1/74 Letter from Wilkie Collins, 80 Gloucester Place, Portman Square, 18 Jun 1884 London, to [Lady Salomons], expressing thanks for the card sent 7

to him and explaining that the state of his health does not allow him to accept the kind invitations of his friends.

1/75 Letter from Moses Montefiore to Sir David [Lionel] and Lady 1 Sep 1884 Salomons, expressing thanks for sending him grapes and for their esteemed remembrance of him.

1/76 Letter providing an analysis of water supplying Broomhill. Mar 1884

1/77 Letter from George John Shaw-Lefevre, Post Master General, to 14 Jan 1885 Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that an application for the abolition of the Sunday post to Broomhill has not yet reached the Post Office and informing that he should give an memorial with this object his fullest consideration.

1/78 Letter from J.J.Fahie, Tehran, Persia, to [Sir David Lionel 19 Jan 1885 Salomons], requesting an exposition of his views regarding his suggestion to dissolve a man in London and build him up again in New York through the Atlantic Cable.

1/79 Letter on behalf of Professor Hughes to Sir David Lionel 16 Mar 1886 Salomons, accepting his invitation for 21 March and expressing his admiration for the interesting paper Salomon read before the Society of Telegraph Engineers.

1/80 Letter from [Bonamy] Price, 21 Brompton Crescent, London, to 18 Mar 1885 Sir David Lionel Salomons, thanking him for sending his pamphlet.

1/81 Letter from Joseph W.Swan to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 17 Mar 1885 expressing regret that he cannot accept his invitation and see his lighting arrangement.

1/82 Letter from Joseph W.Swan to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 4 Jun 1885 inviting David and Lady Salomons to Bromley.

1/83 Letter from [C.Reginald Tidy], Royal Institution of Great Britain, 2 Jul 1885 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, inviting him and Lady Salomons to a quiet dinner.

1/84 Letter from H.Trueman Wood, secretary to the Jury Commission, Aug 1885 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing him that he has been awarded a silver medal for electrical appliances and philosophical instruments at the International Inventions Exhibition, London.

1/85 Letter from [C.Reginald Tidy], 3 Mandeville Place, Cavendish 4 Aug 1885 Square, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing his pleasure in carrying unanimously with a large jury a silver medal for Salmon's exhibit at the International Inventions Exhibition, London. 8

1/86 Letter from William Gladstone, Hawarden Castle, Chester, to Sir 11 Sep 1885 David Lionel Salomons, stating that he should have reason to rejoice in Salomons' success but informing that there is great difficulty in him offering personnel recommendations to the electors.

1/87 Certificate from the Ancient Order of Druids certifying that Sir 14 Oct 1885 David Lionel Salomons has been elected a member of their No 2 Lodge and regularly invited into the mysteries of druidism.

1/88 Letter from Henry Edward Manning, Archbishop's House, 15 Oct 1885 Westminster, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he is banned to neutrality regarding the political election.

1/89 Illustrated certificate from the Ancient Order of Foresters 19 Oct 1885 Friendly Society certifying that Sir David Lionel Salomons has been elected a member of the Order in Court No 2685.

1/90 Letter in French from the Societe Internationale de Electriciens 6 Nov 1885 to Sir David Lionel Salomons certifying that he has been elected a member of the society.

1/91 Letter from N.Laurence, 4 Arundel Square, Barnsbury, to Sir 19 Dec 1885 David Lionel Salomons, requesting information regarding spectacles for the use of divers in connection with an enquiry from India. The letter is labelled as “Curious”.

1/92 Memorandum from Alfred Swan to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 2 Jan 1886 discussing an improvement suggested by Salomons and referencing a plan illustrated in the accompanying model.

1/93 Letter from Sir Moses Montefiore, East Cliff Lodge, Ramsgate, 8 Jan 1886 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he has forwarded Salomons remittance of £29.8.4 to the representatives of the Ashkenazim Perushim Congregation in Jerusalem, Hebron, Tiberias and Safed.

1/94 Letter from the secretary of the International Inventions Feb 1886 Exhibition, South Kensington, London, to [Sir David Lionel Salomons], enclosing a silver medal awarded to him and sent on behalf of the Executive Council of the Exhibition.

1/95 Letter from Eyre Massey Shaw, Fire Brigade, Southwark, 9 Feb 1886 London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, thanking him for a charming evening, inviting him and Lady Salomons to visit, and enclosing a copy of his annual report.

1/96 Letter from David Gill, Astronomer Royal at the Cape, to Sir 30 May 1887 David Lionel Salomons, thanking him for his present and informing that he will send his little book tomorrow. 9

1/97 Letter sent on behalf of Henry Ponsonby, Windsor Castle, to Sir 11 Jul 1887 David Lionel Salomons, informing that the Queen will be accept the copies of his photograph which he desires to send to Her Majesty.

1/98 Envelope sent by Henry Ponsonby addressed to Sir David Lionel 11 Jul 1887 Salomons.

1/99 Letter sent on behalf of Henry Ponsonby, Balmoral, to Sir David 28 Aug 1887 Lionel Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Queen for the beautiful album of Jubilee photographs sent to Her Majesty.

1/100 Envelope sent by Henry Ponsonby addressed to Sir David Lionel Aug 1887 Salomons.

1/101 Notice from William James Thompson, returning officer, Kent, 22 Jan 1889 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he has been elected to serve in the Council of the County of Kent for the (No 5) Division.

1/102 Verse in memoriam of Bonamy Price sent by Mrs Price. Jan 1888

1/103 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury to Sir David Lionel 15 Jan 1889 Salomons, regarding his recommendation of Professor Hughes.

1/104 Letter from George Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to Sir 11 Feb 1890 David Lionel Salomons, regarding the provision of identification for the transfer stock by the Bank of England.

1/105 Letter from D.E.Hughes, Royal Institution of Great Britain, to Sir 1 Jan 1890 David Lionel Salomons, expressing thanks for sending a copy of his book titled "Electrical Light Installations and the Management of Accumulators".

1/106 Letter from James Dewar, Royal Institution of Great Britain, to 9 Mar 1890 Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing thanks for his gift.

1/107 Letter from F.A.Abel, 1 Adam Street Adelphi, London, to Sir 23 Mar 1890 David Lionel Salomons, informing of his pleasure in proposing Salomons at the [Savage?].

1/108 Letter from John Bancroft, Cedar Falk, Iowa, to Sir David Lionel 15 Oct 1890 Salmons, requesting information about his great great grandmother (Ann Stevens) who left Broomhill Estate twenty years ago in connection with proof of his heirship to the estate and some four millions dollars. The letter is labelled as “Curious”.

1/109 Envelope from the United States addressed to the owner of 1890 Broomhill Estate, County of Kent. 10

1/110 Four stamps containing the Royal Seal. c. 1890

1/111 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury to Sir David Lionel 15 Jan 1891 Salomons, expressing than on receipt of his work on electrical light installation.

1/112 Letter from G.Davison to Sir David Lionel Salomons, conveying 8 Jan 1891 the regret of the Committee of the Camera Club on accepting his resignation.

1/113 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury to Sir David Lionel 7 Feb 1891 Salomons, informing that he is unable to accept his invitation of Broomhill next Saturday.

1/114 Letter from Benjamin Loewy, Richmond Villa, Woodlands, 4 Dec 1891 Isleworth, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing thanks for his book and letter. A note on the letter identifies Loewy as Salomons' old tutor of mathematics who died on 2 December 1892.

1/115 Notice from The Times on the death of Benjamin Loewy on 2 10 Dec 1892 December 1892.

1/116 Ink sketch of two young girls signed “Sincerely yours, c. 1892 A.E.Emslie”.

1/117 Letter from Frederick Bramwell, Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, to 19 Jan 1892 Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing thanks for the trouble taking in returning his pocket book.

1/118 Letter from D.E.Hughes, Royal Institution of Great Britain, to Sir 27 Feb 1892 David Lionel Salomons, expressing thanks for the successful and brilliant lecture he gave last evening [on Optical Projection] and commending the experiments shown.

1/119 Letter from Benjamin Loewy to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 27 Feb 1892 expressing thanks for his lecture [on Optical Projection] and commending the experiments shown. A note on the letter identifies Loewy as Salomons old tutor.

1/120 Letter from J.M.Horsburgh, secretary of University College 25 Feb 1892 London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he has been admitted as a Life Governor of University College London by the members of the College.

1/121 Letter from Frederick Bramwell, honorary secretary of the Royal 7 Mar 1892 Institution of Great Britain, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a resolution passed by members of the Royal Institution of Great Britain expressing special thanks for his lecture on Optical Projection. 11

1/122 Letter from [William Thomson, first Baron] Kelvin, Physical 12 Dec 1892 Laboratory, University of Glasgow, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, discussing a multicellular of his new pattern that is being sent to Salomons.

1/123 Letter from [William Thomson, first Baron] Kelvin, University 18 Dec 1892 of Glasgow, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he will be in London for the Royal Society and to meeting the Portuguese minister and will come to Salomons on the 19th.

1/124 Letter from [J.B.Brussels], Spain, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, c. 1893 expressing his pleasure and gratitude that Salomons has become the purchaser of his academy picture.

1/125 Letter from [Joseph Lister, first Baron] Lister to Sir David Lionel c. 1893 Salomons, informing that the state of his health prevents him from accepts Salomons invitation.

1/126 Letter from J.Boyer, clerk of Coopers Livery Company, Coopers 17 May 1893 Hall, Basinghall Street, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he has been elected to the office of Master of Coopers Livery Company.

1/127 Letter from John Boyer, clerk of Coopers Livery Company, 6 Oct 1893 Coopers Hall, Basinghall Street, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, convey the thanks of Court for the gift presented in commemoration of his Mastership of the Coopers Livery Company.

1/128 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury to Sir David Lionel 18 Jan 1894 Salomons, declining his invitation for Saturday week.

1/129 Letter from E.G.Olen, Queensland, Australia, to Sir David Lionel 17 Feb 1894 Salomons, discussing his ideas [on electricity] in the event of their being anything original that they may lead to discoveries of commercial value.

1/130 Letter from E.G.Olen, Queensland, Australia, to Sir David Lionel 24 Apr 1894 Salomons, further discussing his observations [on electricity] in the event of their proving some benefit or enlightenment.

1/131 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury to Sir David Lionel 2 May 1894 Salomons, expressing thanks for sending the second volume of his work on electric light installations.

1/132 Letter from [I.Standish Waly] to Lady Salomons, informing that 22 May 1894 he would have great pleasure in dinning with her and Sir David on 6 June. 12

1/133 Letter from John Boyer, clerk of Coopers Livery Company, 5 Jun 1894 Coopers Hall, Basinghall Street, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Court for the able and efficient manner in which he presided over their meetings during his time in the office of Master.

1/134 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury to Sir David Lionel 19 Oct 1894 Salomons, expressing thanks for sending the abstract of his paper on some phenomena in vacuum tubes.

1/135 Letter from [Farrer Herschell, first Baron] Herschell, Lord 21 Nov 1894 Chancellor, House of Lords, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, regarding Salomons not being appointed to the Tunbridge Wells bench.

1/136 Notice from the Clerk of the Peace, regarding the presentation to 5 Jan 1895 the County of Middlesex, by Sir David Lionel Salomons, of a framed copy of a letter of Henry Pownall, of 26 May 1851, respecting the Westminster Badge.

1/137 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury to Sir David Lionel 12 Feb 1895 Salomons, informing that he must decline the invitation to his exhibition.

1/138 Notice from the Deputy Returning Officeer, County of Kent, to 28 Feb 1895 Sir Lionel David Salomons, providing a schedule containing the nominations of candidates with reference to the election of a County Councillor for the Tunbridge (No 5) Electoral Division of the County of Kent.

1/139 Letter from [Duke of] Teck, York Cottage, Sandringham, 3 Mar 1895 Norfolk, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, thanking him for sending a charming bouquet of geranium leaves.

1/140 Letter from [Duke of] Teck, Ladywell, Leeds, to Sir David 11 May 1895 Lionel Salomons, expressing regret on hearing of the illness of one of his children.

1/141 Letter from A.Ferrer, Gonville and Caius Lodge, Cambridge, to 17 May 1895 Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of the acceptance at a college meeting of his handsome offer of a scholarship for civil and electrical engineering.

1/142 Letter from J.Boyer, clerk of Coopers Livery Company, Coopers 7 Aug 1895 Hall, Basinghall Street, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Court for his assistance as trustee of Stride’s Egham Charity in connection with the application of the Egham Parish Council for representation of the governing body of the charity. 13

1/143 Letter from Henry H.Cronk, Mount Ephraim Road, Tunbridge 21 Aug 1895 Wells, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, Mayor of Tunbridge Wells, informing of his election as an honorary member of the Institute of British Carriage Manufacturers.

1/144 Letter from R.Stevenson, secretary of the Tunbridge Wells 18 Sep 1895 Tradesmen’s Association, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a resolution passed by members of the Association expressing their appreciation for his valuable services as Mayor in the promotion of the Borough of Tumbridge Wells.

1/145 Letter from [A.E.Brown], Metropolitan Police Office, New 21 Oct 1895 Scotland Yard, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, reply to his letter on the subject of the horseless carriage.

1/146 Envelope from [A.E.Brown], Metropolitan Police Official, 21 Oct 1895 addressed to Sir David Lionel Salomons.

1/147 Letter from J.W.Swan, Lauriston, Bromley, Kent, to Sir David 8 Jan 1896 Lionel Salomons, thanking him for sending a copy of his book on electric light installations.

1/148 Letter in French from the Union et Véloce Club, Brussels, to Sir 5 Feb 1896 David Lionel Salomons, regarding the 4me Exposition du Cycle.

1/149 Letter from J.Boyer, clerk of Coopers Livery Company, Coopers 18 May 1896 Hall, Basinghall Street, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a resolution passed expressing thanks for the manner in which he has discharged his duties as the Renter Warden.

1/150 Letter from J.Boyer, clerk of Coopers Livery Company, Coopers 2 Jun 1896 Hall, Basinghall Street, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a resolution passed expressing thanks for his services in his role as the Renter Warden.

1/151 Letter in French from G.Berger, Chambers des Dèputès, Paris, to 21 Jun 1896 [Sir David Lionel Salmons], responding to his invitation.

1/152 Letter in French from G.Berger, Chambers des Dèputès, to [Sir 20 Jul 1896 David Lionel Salmons], [thanking him for his attention regarding a motor accident at Saint-Germain].

1/153 Letter from Henry Howard, fifteenth Duke of Norfolk, Post 3 Jul 1896 Master General, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he will have enquiries made into the question of lighting by electricity the new post office at Tunbridge Wells. 14

1/154 Letter in French from the President of the Autombile-Club de 6 Aug 1896 France, Paris, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, [thanking him for sending a new order regarding a change in the English law].

1/155 Letter in French from the Autombile-Club de France, Paris, to Sir 19 Aug 1896 David Lionel Salomons, regarding photographs and documents on older cars.

1/156 Letter in French from L.Serpollet, Paris, to [Sir David Lionel 22 Aug 1896 Salomons], regarding photographs and French motorists.

1/157 Letter in French from Armand Peugeot, Valentigney, to Sir 24 Aug 1896 David Lionel Salomons, regarding photographs and automobiles.

1/158 Letter in French from B.R., Paris, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 27 Aug 1896 thanking him for documents on automobiles.

1/159 Letter from John Burns, Capercailzie, R.Y.S., to Sir David Lionel 19 Sep 1896 Salomons, requesting he read the enclosed letter from his chief engineer and give the benefit of his opinion.

1/160 Letter from the secretary of the Institution of Electrical 30 Oct 1896 Engineers, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing regret on his resignation as the honorary treasurer and the circumstances which lead to it.

1/161 Letter from Hubert Herkomer, Dyreham, Bushey, Herts, to Sir 29 Nov [1896] David Lionel Salomons, 29 November 1896, thanking him for his delightful present

1/162 Letter from the secretary of the Institution of Electrical Engineers 11 Dec 1896 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a resolution passed expressing gratitude for the attention he has given to the affairs of the institution for the past twenty years.

1/163 Letter from William Crookes, 7 Kensington Palace Gardens, 30 Dec 1896 London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, requesting a new form of adjustable stereoscope designed by Salomons be made for him and discussing Salomons shameful treatment by the Institution of Electrical Engineers.

1/164 Resolution of the Tunbridge Wells Farmers’ Club inducing Sir n.d. c. Jan 1897 David Salomons to retain office for another year.

1/165 Letter from [Duke of] Teck to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 14 Jan 1897 informing that he will be engaged on the evenings of the 30 January and 7 February.

1/166 Letter from [Duke of] Teck, 16 Portland Place, London, to Sir 18 Jan 1897 David Lionel Salmons, informing that it is difficult for him to 15

carry out Salomons proposition and that he has so much going on he cannot find a day that he is free.

1/167 Letter in French from the Automobile Club Belge, Brussels, to 20 Jan 1897 Sir David Lionel Salomons, regarding a commemorative insignia of the Prince of Belgium.

1/168 Letter in French sent from Madrid, to Sir David Lionel Salmons, 12 Feb 1897 referenced as an “extraordinary attempt at a swindle”.

1/169 Letter in French from Victor Mace Bernean, Madrid, to Sir David 19 Feb 1897 Lionel Salmons, referenced as an “extraordinary attempt at a swindle”.

1/170 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury, 20 Arlington 8 May 1897 Street, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, thanking him from his letter and enclosed proof.

1/171 Letter from J.Boyer, clerk of Coopers Livery Company, Coopers 4 May 1897 Hall, Basinghall Street, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a resolution passed conveying the regret and sympathy of the Court on learning of Salomons health and that he has been compelled to withdraw from active work.

1/172 Letter from William Crookes, 7 Kensington Palace Gardens, to 11 Nov 1897 Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing he regret on not having the pleasure of his company on 30 November.

1/173 Letter from the town clerk of the borough of Tunbridge Wells to 11 Nov 1897 Sir David Lionel Salmons, informing of a resolution passed convening the regret of the Council on learning that he will not seek reelection as an Alderman of the Borough and thanking him for his past services.

1/174 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury, Hatfield House, 4 Feb 1899 Hatfield, Herts, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, acknowledging his suggestion respecting the redemption of tithe.

1/175 Letter from [the third Marquess of] Salisbury, Hatfield House, 13 Mar 1899 Hatfield, Herts, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that they have no funds applicable to the creation of an endowment for a lecturer or professor at the University of Cambridge for the teaching of the Russian language.

1/176 Letter in French from the president of the Automobile-Club de 13 Apr 1899 France, Paris, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, acknowledging his gift of a gilt cup.

1/177 Letter in French from the president of the Automobile Club de 18 Nov 1899 16

Belgique, Brussels, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, acknowledging receipt of his gift.

1/178 Letter from Philip Hanmer, clerk of the Southborough Urban 27 Dec 1899 District Council, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, convey the sympathy of the Council to his family on the death of his second daughter.

1/179 Letter in French from Exposition Universelle de 1900, Paris, to 18 May 1900 Sir Lionel David Salomons, regarding his nomination as a member of the jury.

1/180 Letter from Perry F.Nursey, secretary of the Society of 4 Jul 1900 Engineers, to Sir David Lionel Salmons, enquiring as to whether he would allow himself to be placed in nomination by the Council as President for 1901. The letter is marked as “not official”.

1/181 Letter from Frank Bailey, engineer of the City of London Electric 25 Mar 1901 Lighting Company to Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing gratitude and regret on Salomons resigning from the position of Chairman.

1/182 Letter from J.Cecil Bull, Manager and Secretary of the City of 12 Apr 1901 London Electric Lighting Company, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, accepting his resignation with extreme regret and gratitude.

1/183 Letter from Marcus Stone, The Athenaeum, Pall Mall, London, 18 Apr 1901 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he has just put his name on Salomons card.

1/184 Letter from [Aubrey Beardsley], High Elms, Farnborough, Kent, 18 Apr 1901 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing he will do all he can if he can get to the Athenaeum.

1/185 Letter from Arthur Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, to Sir 18 Apr 1901 David Lionel Salomon, informing that he will do what he can for him at the Athenaeum. The letter is marked as “dictated”.

1/186 Letter from J.Chamberlain, 40 Prince’s Gardens, London, to Sir 18 Apr 1901 David Lionel Salomons, informing that he will vote for him if he can get to the Athenaeum.

1/187 Letter from [Lord] Alverstone, Hornton Lodge, Kensington, to 20 Apr 1901 Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he has written his name on Salmons card and will do all he can to ensure his election. 17

1/188 Letter from James [?], Brooks’s, St James’s Street, to Sir David 20 Apr 1901 Lionel Salomons, informing that he has complied with one of his requests and on Monday will endeavor to comply with another.

1/189 Notice from the Secretary of the Athenaeum informing of the 22 Apr 1901 election of Sir David Lionel Salomons as a member of the Club in terms of Rule III.

1/190 Letter from Philip Hanmer, clerk of the Southborough Urban 26 Mar 1902 District Council, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a resolution passed by the Council requesting he allow himself to be nominated as Chairman of the Council for the coronation year.

1/191 Letter from William Crooke, 7 Kensington Palace Gardens, to Sir 28 Oct 1902 David Lionel Salomons, requesting information on “make and break” apparatus which he wants for a large induction coil.

1/192 Letter from Stanley Cornwallis, Linton Park, , to Sir 27 Feb 1903 David Lionel Salomons, regarding the remarks of the chairman of the Education Committee.

1/193 Letter from [Lord] Alverstone, Hornton Lodge, Kensington, to 12 Mar 1903 Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he is unable accept his invitation for 28 March.

1/194 Letter from James Dewar, Royal Institute of Great Britain, to Sir 13 Mar 1903 David Lionel Salomons, informing that he is unable accept his invitation for 28 March.

1/195 Letter from John Wolfe Barry, 23 Delahay Street, Westminster, 14 Mar 1903 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, declining his invitation.

1/196 Letter from B[enjamin] Baker, 2 Queen Square Place, Queen 16 Mar 1903 Anne’s Mansions, Westminster, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, declining an invitation to his party.

1/197 Letter from Andrew Lang, 1 Marloes Road, Kensington, to [Sir n.d. c. 1903 David Lionel Salomons], regarding a vote for Branden Matthews.

1/198 Letter from [Lord] Kelvin, 15 Eaton Place, London, to Sir David n.d. c. 1903 Lionel Salomons, thanking him for his little book.

1/199 Letter from [Grantham], the Athenaeum, Pall Mall, London, to n.d. c. 1903 Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing that he has signed Salomons card in connection with his election.

1/200 Letter from Philip Hanmer, clerk of the Southborough Urban 28 Jan 1904 District Council, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a resolution passed by the Council expressing their thanks for his 18

service during a period of fifteen years and regret at his decision not to seek reelection.

1/201 Letter in French from the president of the Automobile-Club de 12 Jul 1904 France, Paris, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, awarding him a silver medal as a souvenir of his trip to the Taunus, at the Gordon Bennett Cup 1904.

1/202 Letter in Italian from Esposizione di Milano 1906 to Sir David 1906 Lionel Salomons, informing that he has been awarded a certificate of merit by the international jury.

1/203 Letter from E.H.Cardwell, chairman of the Committee of the 30 Jan 1906 Athenaeum, Pall Mall, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, conveying their thanks for his presenting to the Club five highly interesting framed engravings illustrating the history of steam travelling and of the velocipede.

1/204 Envelope from the Président de la République, Paris, address to 15 Mar 1906 Sir David Lionel Salomons.

1/205 Letter in French from the Président de la République, Paris, to Sir 14 Mar 1906 David Lionel Salomons, acknowledging receipt of his subscription for families of the victims of the Courrières mine disaster.

1/206 Letter from Imre Kiralfy, Commissioner General of the British 31 May 1906 Section of the Liége International Exhibition, 1905, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a Commemorative Diploma awarded to him by the Superior Jury of the Liége International Exhibition, 1905.

1/207 Letter from the secretary of the Institution of Electrical Engineers 30 Oct 1896 to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of a resolution passed conveying the regret of the Council on his resignation from the office of honorary treasurer.

1/208 Letter from [Ford Wilson], Dene Park, Tonbridge, to Sir David 26 Dec 1906 Lionel Salomons, thanking him for his work on interesting reflections.

1/209 Letter in French from the secretary general of the Aéro-Club de 8 May 1908 France, Paris, to [Sir David Lionel Salomons], informing of his appointment as the French representative of the International Aeronautical Federation at a convention in London from 27 to 31 May.

1/210 Letter from [Frederick Roberts, first Earl] Roberts, Englemere, 30 May 1908 19

Ascot, Berks, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, stating that he has been misinformed as to rifle clubs having in any way interfered with the Volunteer movement.

1/211 Letter from G.A.Pryce Cuxson, secretary of the Society of 28 Dec 1908 Engineers, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, informing of his election as an honorary member of the Society of Engineers.

1/212 Invitation from the Fine Arts International Exhibition of the City 1909 of Venice inviting Sir David Lionel Salomons to assist to the state ceremony for the opening of the Eight Fine Art International Exhibition of the Municipality of the City of Venice on 22 April 1909.

1/213 Telegram from Giulio Fradelletto, Victoria, to Sir David Lionel 1909 Salomons, informing that he has been sent by the Municipality of Venice for approaching British artists and friends of art for the establishment of a permanent pavilion in Venice for the display of British art.

1/214 Letter from P.G.Konody to Sir David Lionel Salomons, 16 Jan 1909 conveying the appreciation of the British Committee of the Venice International Exhibition for his generous donation of £3000 to enable them to establish a permanent pavilion in Venice for the display of British art.

1/215 Telegram sent from New Bond Street to Sir David Lionel 13 Apr 1909 Salomons, informing that Venice proposes decorating him command crown Italy at the opening and enquiring if it is possible he can attend.

1/216 Letter from J.Boyer, clerk of Coopers Livery Company, Coopers 3 Nov 1909 Hall, Basinghall Street, London, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, conveying the thank of the Court for the present made to them in commemoration of his twenty years membership as an assistant of the Court.

1/217 Letter from C.Frederick Dyson, Mayor of Windsor, to Sir David 1 Jan 1910 Lionel Salomons, expressing thanks for his cheque for £500 towards the purchase of the land in the Goswells, Windsor.

1/218 Letter from C.Frederick Dyson, Mayor of Windsor, to Sir David 31 Dec 1910 Lionel Salomons, informing that they have been able to secure the money for the purchase of the land in the Goswells, Windsor.

1/219 Letter from Joseph W.Swan, Overhill, Warlingham, Surrey, to 23 Dec 1910 Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing thanks for sending them his little book. 20

1/220 Letter in French from [J.W.Allouary], to [Sir David Lionel 4 Oct 1910 Salomons], regarding his beautiful collection.

1/221 Letter from Joseph W.Swan, Overhill, Warlingham, Surrey, to 21 Dec 1911 Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing thanks for sending his little booklet.

1/222 Letter from Howard Marsh, Chairman, The Lodge, Downing 24 Dec 1910 College, Cambridge, to Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing the thanks of the Board for his gift of apparatus to the laboratories of the University.

1/223 Pamphlet on Improvements in the Construction of Fire-Proof n.d. c. 1911 Buildings by Sir David Lionel Salomons (Patented).

1/224 Letter from [Lord] Alverstone, Hornton Lodge, Kensington, to 6 Dec 1911 Sir David Lionel Salomons, expressing thanks for his kind donation which he has forwarded to the Dickens Fund.

2 Sir David Salomons' letter and scrap book: volume bound in 1889-1924 red morocco, with gilt on the leaves, containing letters of interest sent to Sir David Lionel Goldsmid-Stern Salomons from well-known men and others, together with interesting matters and scraps.

2/1 Letter signed by members of the Royal Automobile Club, Pall 4 Apr 1911 Mall, London, to Sir David Salomons, thanking him for his generous gift and kind hospitality.

2/2 Letter from [first Marquis of] Abergavenny, Eridge Castle, to Sir 24 Aug 1892 David Salomons, informing that he has brought his [name?] before Lord Salisbury.

2/3 Letter in French from the President of the Automobile-Club de 8 Jun 1911 France, Paris, to Sir David Salomons, informing of his election as an honorary member of the Club.

2/4 Letter from William Crookes, 7 Kensington Park Gardens, 18 May 1912 London, to Sir David Salomons, thanking him for his interesting paper on "The Wonders of Radium".

2/5 Letter from E.S.Roberts, The Lodge, Gonville and Caius College, 20 Apr 1911 Cambridge, to Sir David Salomons, expressing the appreciation of the governing body for his gift of a fine cup which formerly belonged to the Duke of [Vance].

2/6 Letter from William Crookes, 7 Kensington Park Gardens, 26 Dec 1905 London, to Sir David Salomons, thanking him for his 101 Maxims for 1909. 21

2/7 Letter from Hugh K.Anderson, The Lodge, Gonville and Caius 18 Jan 1916 College, Cambridge, to Sir David Salomons, detailing the receipt of his gifts unpacked at the Engineering Laboratory.

2/8 Letter from J.W.Swan, 58 Holland Park, London, to Sir David 20 Jul 1898 Salomon, express thanks for the present of one of his improved stereoscopes.

2/9 Letter from the Eastern Coast Defences, Catham, to Colonel Sir 26 Nov 1913 David Salomons, informing that the War Office has sanctioned an extension in his appointment as Honorary Colonel to the Kent (Fortress) Royal Engineers for a further period of five years.

2/10 Letter from John Carrick, Rock House, Southborough, to Sir n.d. c. 1890? David Salomons expressing thanks to David and Lady Salomons for their letter of appreciation for his services in the late [contest].

2/11 Letter from J.W.Marsdin Newton, chairman of the House 15 Nov 1913 Committee of the Cancer Hospital (Free), Fulham Road, to Sir David Salomons, expressing thanks for his present of radium and mesothorium.

2/12 Letter from Samuel Wyler, Southborough, to Sir David 19 Jan 1889 Salomons, expressing gratitude for the kindly manner in which Salomons has acknowledged his services.

2/13 Letter from the town clerk of the City of Westminster to Sir 24 Oct 1913 David Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Council for his present of a portrait of himself as the last surviving Westminster Magistrate.

2/14 Letter from J.Hudson, honorary secretary of the South Borough 11 Feb 1889 Tradesmen's Association, Southborough, conveying the congratulations of the Association on the successful result of the election for the Kent County Council.

2/15 Letter from William Crooke, 7 Kensington Park Gardens, 12 Dec 1913 London, to Sir David Salomons, expressing thanks for his little New Year's book.

2/16 Letter from William Crooke, 7 Kensington Park Gardens, 5 Jan 1914 London, to Sir David Salomons, informing that they are obliged to decline his invitation to visit from 23 to 26 January due to Lady Crooke recovering from an attack of bronchitis.

2/17 Letter from William Crookes, 7 Kensington Park Gardens, 4 Feb 1915 London, to Sir David Salomons, informing that he has succeeded in getting the cross and rings with Salomons sections of sapphire by using a twelfth oil immersion objective and enclosing photographs. 22

2/18 Two photograph of a cross and rings. Feb 1915

2/19 Certificate from the Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum of 10 Mar 1914 the County of Kent, appointing Sir David Salomons as an Officer of the Cadet Force of the County of Kent from 7 March 1914 in the rank of Honorary Colonel.

2/20 Letter from the secretary of the War Office, London, to Sir David 17 Feb 1915 Salomons, informing that notification has now been received that the ambulance he presented to the War Department is now ready and arrangements have been made for it to be taken over.

2/21 Letter in French from Aéro-Club de France, Paris, to Sir David 28 Mar 1914 Salomons, conveying thanks for his gifts.

2/22 Letter from the town clerk of the Borough of Tunbridge Wells to 5 Feb 1890 Sir David Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Electric Lighting Committee for the very interesting and valuable information given to them.

2/23 Letter from Edward Carson, 5 Eaton Place, London, to Sir David 6 Mar 1914 Salomons, acknowledging receipt of his cheque in aid of the Ulster Fund.

2/24 Letter from Francis Robinson, town clerk of the Borough of 9 Jul 1914 Greenwich, to Sir David Salomons, informing of a resolution conveying the thanks of the Council for his generous gift of a mace.

2/25 Letter from D.E.Hughes, 40 Langham Street, London, to Sir 10 Feb 1893 David Salomons, regarding a member of the Council signing and advocating Salomons qualifications paper for the Royal Society.

2/26 Letter from D.E.Hughes, 40 Langham Street, London, to Sir 12 Feb 1893 David Salomons, discussing Salomons qualifications for the Royal Institution.

2/27 Letter from the Town Hall, Greenwich, to Sir David Salomons, 23 Jul 1914 regarding his choice of a mace as a gift and enclosing an excerpt from the Kentish Mercury regarding the election of Salomons uncle in 1851.

2/28 Letter from D.E.Hughes, 40 Langham Street, London, to Sir 14 Feb 1893 David Salomons, acknowledging receipt of his summary of qualifications for the Royal Society.

2/29 Letter from D.E.Hughes, 40 Langham Street, London, to Sir 13 Feb 1893 David Salomons, acknowledging receipt of his letter and paper for the Royal Society.

2/30 Letter from William Crooke, 7 Kensington Park Gardens, 10 Dec 1914 23

London, to Sir David Salomons, expressing thanks for his little booklet “Reflections for the New Year”.

2/31 Letter from the assistant secretary of the Royal Microscopical 17 Oct 1919 Society to Sir David Salomons, conveying the appreciation of the society for his gift of a silver microscope.

2/32 Paper containing a summary of qualifications of Sir David n.d. c. 1893 Salomons containing the names of member of the Royal Institution.

2/33 Letter from D.E.Hughes, 40 Langham Street, London, to Sir 18 Feb 1893 David Salomons, informing that he has obtained the final signatures need for Salomons list for the Royal Society.

2/34 Letter from the honorary secretary of the Microscopical Society 21 Dec 1915 to Sir David Salomons, informing of the desire of the Council that he permit himself to be nominated for the office of President of the Society.

2/35 Letter from Thomas C.Fitzpatrick, Vice Chancellor of the 22 Jan 1916 University of Cambridge, to Sir David Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Council of the Senate for the gifts he has made to the various scientific departments.

2/36 Letter from the secretary of the Kent Territorial Force 23 Sep 1912 Association to Colonel Sir David Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Association for his offer to convert at his own expense the disused Gas Works at Southborough for the use of the Kent (Fortress) Royal Engineers.

2/37 Letter on behalf of the Director General, Territorial and 13 May 1918 Volunteer Forces, to Sir David Salomons, requesting information on how many cadets are likely to be available each month in connection with the posting of cadets to the Royal Engineers.

2/38 Letter from D.E.Hughes, 40 Langham Street, London, to Sir 6 May 1897 David Salomons, regarding Salomons acquiring a new set of signature for his list for the Royal Society.

2/39 Paper on the connection of Sir David Salomons with the Nov 1896 development of self-propelled traffic in the , prepared by the Secretary of the Self-Propelled Traffic Association.

2/40 Letter from the town clerk of the Borough of Royal Tunbridge 4 Apr 1918 Wells, to Sir David Salomons, informing of a resolution passed by the Town Council placing on records its high appreciation of the generosity of Sir David Salomon and of the service he has rendered to the town in providing the General Hospital with a modern and efficient Electrical Department. 24

2/41 Letter from A.Shipley, Vice Chancellor of the University of 1 Apr 1919 Cambridge, to Sir David Salomons, thanking him for his gift of instruments to the University.

2/42 Letter from the Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge, to Sir David 16 Jun 1919 Salomons, informing of the arrival of his lathe, gyroscope and physioscope.

2/43 Letter from [William Thomson, first Baron] Kelvin, University 30 Mar 1893 of Glasgow, to Sir David Salomons, discussing the precise mode of action of the electric discharge in producing light.

2/44 Letter from Charles Beresford, 1 Great Cumberland Place, 14 Aug 1919 London, to Sir David Salomons, informing that he cannot accept his invitation for next Saturday.

2/45 Letter from Charles Beresford, 1 Great Cumberland Place, 11 Aug 1919 London, to Sir David Salomons, thanking him for his reply regarding monies paid into the account of Lady Michelham.

2/46 Letter from Charles Beresford, 1 Great Cumberland Place, 8 Aug 1919 London, to Sir David Salomons, enquiring as to monies paid into the account of Lady Michelham.

2/47 Notice of a resolution passed at a public meeting of the 11 May 1897 Southborough Urban District Council, on 11 May 1897, publicly thanking Sir David Salomons for his offer of a public hall for Southborough and expressing regret at difficulties that have arisen to prevent the town's acceptance of the offer.

2/48 Letter from the Officer Commanding, Kent (Fortress) R.E., to 16 Sep 1918 Colonel Sir David Salomons, enclosing a copy of a letter from the War Office authorizing the retention of Salomons' Honorary Colonelcy of the Corps for a further period of five years.

2/49 Letter from the secretary of the Royal Automobile Club to Sir 6 Nov 1919 David Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Club for his gift of a highly valuable collection of caricatures and skits on motor subjects.

2/50 Letter from Henry Young, assistant secretary of the Royal 8 Jun 1921 Institution, to Sir David Salomons, informing of a resolution passed by members of the Institution thanking him for his gifts of a Privately Printed Study of the Life and Works of Breguet (1747-1823), Arago's Watch, Mysterious Watch, Water by Leroy of Paris 1820, First Working Aneroid made by Vidi 1857, and Models illustrating the development of the Chick.

2/51 Letter from James Savidge, secretary of the British Horological 30 May 1921 Institute, to Sir David Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Council for his kindness in presenting a copy of his new book on 25

Breguet for the library.

2/52 Letter from [Lord] Stamfordham, Buckingham Palace, to Sir 17 May 1921 David Salomons, informing that the King would be very glad to accept a copy of his book on Breguet.

2/53 Letter from [Lord] Stamfordham, Buckingham Palace, to Sir 23 May 1921 David Salomons, conveying the thanks of the King on receipt of a copy of Salamons' book on Breguet.

2/54 Letter from Clive Wigram, H.M.Yachat Victoria and Albert, to 2 Aug 1921 Sir David Salomons, acknowledging receipt of his letter addressed to Lord Stamfordhamd and of the "Supplement" to his book "Breguet".

2/55 One pound note from the first series of pound notes issued at the 1914 beginning of the war in 1914.

2/56 Letter from Curtis and Henson, 5 Mount Street, Grosvenor 14 May 1920 Square, to Sir David Salomons, forwarding an extract from a letter received from H.M. Office of Works thanking Salomons' for his generosity in placing his house at 49 Grosvenor Square at the disposal of the Government During the War.

2/57 Letter from James Bell, town clerk of the Corporation of the City 15 Jul 1921 of London, Guildhall, to Sir David Salomons, conveying the thanks of the Library Committee for presenting his work on Breguet to be placed in the Guildhall Library.

2/58 Letter from [Charles] Sheath, Hotel Majestic, Harrowgate, to Sir 10 Jul 1923 David Salomons, expressing thanks for his envelope with its charming contents.

2/59 Letter from James Dewar, Royal Institution of Great Britain, to 12 Dec 1921 Sir David Salomons, expressing thanks for his New Year's [book].

2/60 Letter from T.A.Bullock, The Worshipful Company of 25 Oct 1921 Clockmakers, to Sir David Salomons, expressing thanks for his gracious appreciation of their action at the October Court.

2/61 Letter from Henry Young, assistant secretary of the Royal 27 Oct 1921 Institution of Great Britain, to Sir David Salomons, enquiring as to whether he would deliver a discourse at the Royal Institution on the subject of watches or timekeepers.

2/62 Letter from F.W.Dyson, Royal Greenwich Observatory, to Sir 21 Nov 1921 David Salomons, thanking Salomons for conveying congratulations on his Royal Medal.

2/63 Letter in French from Le Président de la République to Sir David 10 Dec 1923 26

Salomons, expressing thanks for sending his work on Breguet.

2/64 Card in French from Raymond Poincare regarding his work on n.d. c. 1923 Breguet.

2/65 Card from Président du Conséil addressed to Sir David n.d. c. 1923 Salomons.

2/66 Letter in French from Conseil Municipal de Paris to Sir David 3 Jan 1924 Salomons, expressing thanks for sending his work on Breguet.

2/67 Letter in French from Edouard Gélis, Paris, to Sir David 5 Jun 1924 Salmons, regarding the Breguet watch belonging to the Duc de Praslin,

2/68 Letter in French from Le Directeur, Ministère de l'Instruction 24 Jun 1924 Publique et des Beaux Arts, Paris, to Sir David Salomons, informing of the celebration being held in connection with addition of the watch belonging to the Duc de Praslin into their collection.

2/69 Letter in French from Le Directeur, Ministère de l'Instruction 16 May 1924 Publique et des Beaux Arts, Paris, to Sir David Salomons, conveying thanks for his gift of a Breguet watch belonging to the Duc de Praslin that will be added to their collection.

2/70 Letter in French from Le Directeur, Ministère de l'Instruction 3 Jun 1924 Publique et des Beaux Arts, Paris, to Sir David Salomons, sending a plaque of honour engraved with his name.

2/71 Letter from the Conservative Club, St James's Street, to Sir David 7 Oct 1924 Salomons, thanking him for his contribution to their Election Fund.

2/72 Letter from Anne Siemens, Sherwood, Tunbridge Wells, to Sir 1 Feb 1898 David Salomons, expressing gratitude at his willing acceptance of a light pole.

2/73 Certificate in French for an Abraham-Louis Breguet belonging to Feb 1924 the Duc de Praslin and given to France by Sir David Salomons.

2/74 Letter from the clerk of the Worshipful Company of 14 Oct 1924 Clockmakers, to Sir David Salomons, conveying thanks for the first presented to the Company, of the Sheriff's chain of office presented to his late uncle, Sir David Salomons, when Sheriff of London.

2/75 Notice from L.Leroy and Cie, Paris, regarding Sir David 25 Jan 1924 Salomons' reflections on the occasion of the centenary of the death of Abraham Louis Breguet. 27

2/76 Certificate admitting Sir David Lionel Salomons to the Freedom 10 Oct 1921 of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, by redemption.