Lieut col robert (21 Ergebnisse)
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THE WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES [SERIES I, VOLUME 23; PART I: REPORTS].
Ramsey, Alexander, Secretary of War; Scott, Robert N. [Bvt. Lieut. Col.]; and Lazelle, Henry M. [Lieut, Col.].
Verlag: GPO, 1889., Washington:, 1889
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Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. Published in 1891. Series 1. Volume 34. Part 2. Hardcover edition. (US history, civil war, military history) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained…. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Published in 1985. Reprint. Series 1. Volume 12. Part 2. (US history, civil war, military history) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. Series I, Volume XXXIX, Part III. (Civil War, Military History, United States) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only b…ooks. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Series 1, Vol. 29, Part 2. (regimental histories, history, maps, sources) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - Beaumanor and its Lords and their Connexions.
S. H. Skillington with a Preface by Lieut.-Col. Sir Robert E. Martin
Verlag: Edgar Backus for The Leicestershire Archaeological Society, 1946
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Verlag: New York, B. Ackerman incorporated, 1945
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Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. Series 1. Volume 2. (US history, civil war, military history) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled med…ia such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
The Wide World Magazine, True Stories of Adventure, November [Nov.], 1925, Vol LVI, No. 331: The Passing of the Texas Rangers
Schramm, W. Peter; Macdonald, Robert M.; Bey, A.M. Hassenein; Fitzpatrick, Capt. J.; Dyott, G.M.; Holmes, F. Ratcliffe; Paterson, Alistair; Roland, Oliver; MacKenzie, Lieut.-Col. Donald; Thompson, Rev. W.; Dunsterville, W.W.
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Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Terrorists - High-powered motor cars confront U.S. authorities with a new problem of desperadoes racing about the countryside, robbing and murdering almost with impunity - a report from Iow…a and Kansas; Murchison's Mine - A lost mine is re-discovered beneath the noses of claim-jumpers at Chillagoe in North Queensland - with photos; In Search of the Lost Oases - Part II of a wonderful expedition across the Sahara from Sollum to El Obeid through much unexplored territory - with many interesting photos; A "Cant. Mag." On Trek - a humorous tale; Lost in the Heart of Peru - Part II of G.M. Dyott's adventure in the upper Amazon after he was abandoned by his guide; "On Safari" - F. Ratcliffe Holmes describes the joys and sorrows of life on the march in the heart of Africa - with nice photos; The Passing of the Texas Rangers - A brief account of some of the activities of the Rangers by Alistair Paterson, a man who knew them well; Kruger's Millions - A tale about hidden treasure; The Hut in the Jungle - Chinese detective Ning Wo solves the mystery of a series of apparently purposeless murders on the Malay Peninsula; Revolution A La Mode - An amusing description of a comic opera revolution in a South American Republic; Photo of two Roitscheggen, or "Smoke Men" of the Lotschenthal Valley in Switzerland; Thompson's "Tapu" - A cunning Maori seeks revenge on a white debt collector; Big Game Fishing in New Zealand - Nicely photo-illustrated article on the fighting giants caught in the beautiful Bay of Islands off the New Zealand coast. 88 pages plus 16 pages of nostalgic ads. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this great vintage issue. Wood, Stanley L.; Carruthers, G.P.; Gillett, F.; Somerfield, T.; Soper, G.; Bird, L. Pern; Gillett, F.; Lane, Harry; Wightman, W.E. (illustrator).
Printed application by Edward Batty, son of Lieut-Col. Robert Batty and grandson of Sir John Barrow, 'To the Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of England', including 6 testimonials, from John Barrow, Charles Landseer, Henry Cartwright, etc.
Edward Batty (1839-1918), son of Lieut-Col. Robert Batty (1789-1848) and grandson of Sir John Barrow, Secretary of the Admiralty [Charles Landseer; Henry Cartwright; Royal Agricultural Society]
Verlag: Dated from Egdean Petworth Sussex 23 September, 1868
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4pp., 4to. Bifolium. In fair condition, on lightly aged and creased laid paper with Joynson watermark dated 1867. The document is headed 'To the Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of England', and it is the Secretary's post for which Batty is applying. He describes himself as '30 years of age, married, the son of hte la…te Col. Batty, of the Guards, and grandson of Sir John Barrow, Secretary of the Admiralty. I was educated at the London University School and at Cheltenham College, at both of which I obtained Mathematical Prizes; and on leaving the latter received the two frst of the accompanying Testimonials with reference to my suitability for official life, as I then thought of entering the Admiralty, but have since applied myself to the Fine Arts: and have, during 7 years, gone through the entire course at the Royal Academy, - thus acquiring a power that might possibly be useful to the Royal Agricultural Society, in making such drawings and plans as might be necessary. He has lived in West Sussex for two and a half years, 'in the midst of Farmers, whose acquaintance I have made'. The testimonials are from: W. Dobson, M.A., Principal of Cheltenham College; Sam. A. Ellis, M.A. Mathematical Master in Cheltenham College; late Scholar of St. John's College, Cambridge; Charles Landseer, Esq., R.A. ('while a Student of the Royal Academy [.] your conduct was always unexceptionable, and [.] you were a creditable and diligent Student in the Schools [.] As the Son of my late Father's old friend, Col. Batty, I sincerely wish you success.'); Rev. T. R. Drake, M.A., Vicar of St. John's, Clapham, Surrey, and late Rector of Fittleworth, near Petworth; Henry Cartwright, Esq., F.S.A., F.R.G.S., Barrister-at-Law; John Barrow, Esq., F.R.S. Scarce: no copies on OCLC WorldCat or on COPAC.
Verlag: Manuscript inventory: dated June Printed auction catalogue: Christie Manson and Woods London 1887, 1919
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Both items in fair condition, on lightly-aged paper. Item One: Pencil inventory of 'RB | Select Books' - i.e. volumes of drawings by Richard Batty, dated June 1919. 3pp., 8vo, with separate inventory on last page headed 'Book of Engravings | In Drawing Room'. Bifolium. The first item in the list of 'Select Books' reads 'no Cover… 1817 April Lyons Genoa Florence Rome (May) to 24 June'. Last entry on p.3: '1832 IV, thick 26 Decr Dawlish & 23 Jany | Coaxden [sic] Hall May 23 | Chard Torquay (July) Plymouth Falmouth | Lands End St Michaels M[oun]t 15 July 1833'. Item Two: Part of printed 'Catalogue of a Collection of Modern Pictures and Water-colour Drawings, the property of Mrs. Harrington, Deceased, Late of 64, Porchester Terrace; Also, Pictures and Drawings, from the Collection of the late Samuel Gaskell, Esq., Of Church House, Oatlands Park, and others, formerly the Property of the late Lieut.-Colonel Batty, Grenadier Guards, F.R.S.; which Will be Sold by Auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, At their Great Rooms, 8 King Street, St. James's Square, On Tuesday, March 22, 1887, At one o'clock precisely. [London: William Clowes & Sons]' Pp.1-4 and 13-15 only, on the two loose outer bifoliums of the catalogue. Featuring lots 135-156 (pp.13-15), which are headed: 'The following were formerly the Property of the late Lieut.-Colonel Robert Batty, Grenadier Guards, F.R.S.' Prices of 'Sold' items are given in manuscript to the left of the lots, with what may be the reserves given to the right. Lot 151 sold for the most, £110 5s 0d: 'A. VAN DER NEER | A Frozen Canal Scene'. Next highest were lots 149 and 150, which sold together for £30 9s 0d: 'W. VAN DE VELDE | 149 The Dutch Fleet under Van Tromp in the "Golden Lion" defeating the English in the Channel | 150 The English Burning the Dutch Fleet in the Texel - the companion | From Lord Gwydr's Collection'. From the Batty/Barrow (John Barrow, promoter of Arctic voyages) family papers.
[ The Duke of Kent as Governor of Gibraltar, in the build up to the Garrison Mutiny of 1802. ] Letter in a Secretarial Hand, signed in Autograph ('Edward'), to Lieut-Col. Lethbridge, one of his 'oldest military friends'.
The Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767-1820), son of King George III and father of Queen Victoria [ Lieut-Col. Robert Lethbridge, 60th Regiment of Foot; Gibraltar Garrison Mutiny, 1802 ]
Verlag: Gibraltar. 31 October, 1802
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A strict disciplinarian, the Duke was appointed Governor of Gibraltar in March 1802 and, as this letter describes, immediately set about dealing with what he considered the various abuses of the Garrison. His harsh discipline would precipitate a mutiny by soldiers in his own and the 25th Regiment on Christmas Eve 1802. The Duke…of York, Commander-in-Chief of the Forces, would recall him in May 1803 after receiving reports of the mutiny, but despite this direct order he would refuse to return to England until his successor arrived. He would be refused permission to return to Gibraltar for an inquiry and, although continuing to hold the governorship of Gibraltar until his death, would never go back. The present item is 8pp., folio. On two bifoliums. On aged and worn paper, with a number of repairs with archival tape, and the signature 'Edward' showing particular damage. A long and interesting letter, addressed to 'Lieut Colonel Lethbridge', and docketted 'No 8 - | Duke of Ks Letter from Gibraltar | 31 Octr. 1802'. He begins by apologising for a late reply, due to the 'uncessant occupation which I have had for the last six months, and the state of my health which suffered very considerably during the oppressive heat of the first five of them'. Before discussing affairs at Gibraltar, he deals with other matters, with references to 'the stigma that had attached to Colonel Ainslie and Major Forsyth' and arrangements made for the widow and family following 'the death of poor Lennox'. Lethbridge is stationed in Jamaica (where the Duke had also previously been stationed), and the Duke has heard that he has not had 'the most pleasant task' in putting his battalion 'to rights', and that his health has been undermined in the process. He advises him to apply to the Duke of York for a transfer to North America (where the Duke had previously been stationed), suggesting an exchange of battalions with 'Harris', who is 'a perfect Cypher'. He reports news regarding 'Colonel Gordon' in London, before turning to 'the restoration of tranquility at St. Domingo (for that we understand to be the Case), as it most materially tends to keep your people of Colour also in Jamaica in proper Subjection'. After discussing his need for 'superior Performers' among 'Musicians', he undertakes to 'write to the Prince of Wales in favor of your Brother Mr Christopher Lethbridge'. He now turns to Gibraltar, and the 'many Changes' which 'have of late taken place in this Garrison'. As Lethbridge is one of his 'oldest military friends', he is anxious, 'such of them as are to my disadvantage should not give you an unfavorable impression of me, I shall just mention, that on my first arrival, I found the troops in such a scandalous and disgraceful State of indiscipline, and every Department so full of abuses that it required every Exertion on my part to remedy the evil'. He explains that he met with 'a wonderful deal of opposition from those, who, from habits of indolence and debauchery, were roused to those of activity and regularity, and to what extent this was I shall leave you to judge, when I tell you that four fifths of the Captains & Subalterns were from the Irish Militia not a little tinctured by the doctrines of the times'. With great effort he has got them 'to look and act as Soldiers should do', but it has 'created a good deal of ill blood amongst the ill disposed, & whenever they can, with impunity, make my conduct the subject of Satyre, they will not miss the Occasion'. As his 'sole object' is to do his duty conscientiously, he treats their 'malicious attempts' with contempt. He concludes by expressing his own good wishes, and those of his mistress 'Madame de St. Laurent'.
[Robert Fulke Greville, Equerry to George III.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Robt: F: Greville.') [to Richard Ford?], respecting a seditious communication found in the town of Windsor, which he is forwarding to the Duke of Portland, Home Secretary.
Lieut-Col. Robert Fulke Greville (1751-1824), Equerry to George III, 1781-1797, and MP [Richard Ford (1758-1806), London police magistrate; Bow Street Runners; Duke of Portland, Home Secretary]
Verlag: 'The Queens Lodge Windsor | Saturday Janry. 9th:', 1796
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The subject of the letter is clearly a seditious communication found in the Windsor area and brought to Greville's attention, which he is forwarding for the attention of the Home Secretary, the Duke of Portland. David J. Cox casts light on the context in his 'A Certain Share of Low Cunning: A History of the Bow Street Runners, 1…792-1839' (2010), stating that from 1792 'at least two Principal Officers were also permanently stationed at Windsor after the King had received several death threats'. The unnamed recipient is probably Richard Ford (1758-1806), the London police magistrate acting for the Home Office. (Cox supports the view that Ford 'could in some ways be regarded as a "quasi" permanent Under-Secretary, coordinating Bow Street's assistance to the Home Department in its investigative work'.) 1p, 4to. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded three times. The endorsement on the reverse of second leaf notes 'one Enclosure', but this is not present. Greville begins the letter: 'Sir | Late Yesterday Evening two respectable Tradesmen of Windsor came to The Queens Lodge & enquired for me on my seeing them, they deliver'd the enclosed to Me, which they informed Me had been thrown Yesterday Evening down the Area of one of their Houses, & found by the Maid Servant who brought it to Them. On examining the contents they were induced immediately to wait upon me with it.' The 'only step's Greville has taken are to ask the men 'not to make mention of the circumstance, or contents of the inclosed, in Windsor but I have given Maynard & Jealous (Officers from the Public Office in Bow Street) directions to keep a good look out, & shall use every means which I think may be useful or proper on this occasion.' He is putting 'the original Letter' in the recipient's hands, 'requesting that You will have the goodness to lay it before the Duke of Portland, by doing which, I shall have the satisfaction of knowing that every necessary attention will be paid to this business, thro' the properest, & best directed channel'. In a postscript he gives 'The Tradesmens names': 'Mr. Dixon, Shoemaker in Thames Street Windsor | Mr. German, Taylor in Thames Street Windsor'. Cox lists 'Maynard' and 'Jeallous [sic]' among the 'particular personnel' requested to accompany the king on journey from Windsor to Weymouth. From the distinguished autograph collection of the psychiatrist Richard Alfred Hunter (1923-1981), whose collection of 7000 works relating to psychiatry is now in Cambridge University Library. Hunter and his mother Ida Macalpine had a particular interest in the illness of King George III, and their book 'George III and the Mad Business' (1969) suggested the diagnosis of porphyria popularised by Alan Bennett in his play 'The Madness of George III'.
[Robert Fulke Greville, Equerry to George III.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Robt: F: Greville') [to Richard Ford?], respecting the 'appointment on trial' of the Bow Street Runner William Anthony as a member of the king's retinue, stationed at Windsor.
Lieut-Col. Robert Fulke Greville (1751-1824), Equerry to George III, 1781-1797, and MP [Richard Ford (1758-1806), London police magistrate; Bow Street Runners; Duke of Portland, Home Secretary]
Verlag: The Queen's Lodge Windsor. 1 April, 1796
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For the context of this letter see David J. Cox, 'A Certain Share of Low Cunning: A History of the Bow Street Runners, 1792-1839' (2010): 'From 1792 at least two Principal Officers were also permanently stationed at Windsor after the King had received several death threats. These Officers were considered to be part of the royal…retinue [] William Anthony, who became an active Principal Officer by 1800, had originally launched his career by attending the King at St James and was transferred to Windsor in 1796.' The unnamed recipient is probably Richard Ford (1758-1806), the London police magistrate acting for the Home Office, the Duke of Portland being Home Secretary at the time. (Cox supports the view that Ford 'could in some ways be regarded as a "quasi" permanent Under-Secretary, coordinating Bow Street's assistance to the Home Department in its investigative work'.) 1p, 4to. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded three times and endorsed on reverse of second leaf. Having received that morning the unnamed recipient's letter, 'respecting the appointment on trial of William Anthony of the Bow Street Office, in the room of Samuel Mayner lately deceased', he can report that 'Anthony is arrived, & officiated this Morning, & by the character given of Him, & from His appearance, He seems likely to do very well in his new situation'. He 'took an early opportunity' of mentioning to the king 'that the Duke of Portland had appointed William Anthony to be stationed at Windsor, & also that I had received this communication thro' You, all which arrangement His Majesty seem'd to approve of '. From the distinguished autograph collection of the psychiatrist Richard Alfred Hunter (1923-1981), whose collection of 7000 works relating to psychiatry is now in Cambridge University Library. Hunter and his mother Ida Macalpine had a particular interest in the illness of King George III, and their book 'George III and the Mad Business' (1969) suggested the diagnosis of porphyria popularised by Alan Bennett in his play 'The Madness of George III'.
