Autograph letter addressed from "St. James’ Palace", to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, presenting his compliments.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter in French, addressed from "Bruges", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed "Kent House, Knightsbridge", to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer, presenting her compliments and inviting him to dinner in the company of Mr Lister.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "Malahide Castle", signed, to “Col Shawe”. “Col Shawe” is Lieutenant Colonel Merrick Shawe. Also mentioned in the letter is Richard, Marquess Wellesley (1760–1842), Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, his wife, Marianne Wellesley née Caton (1788-1853), her sister Elizabeth Caton (1790-1862), and Thomas Spring Rice (1790–1866).
Full transcription of the letter:
Malahide Castle
Sunday Octr. 27th
1833
My Dr Col Shawe
Altho’ you have shewn me no signs of life, since
my return to this land of Blessedness, yet so many
tender recollections, and historical associations, of all
that concerns you & the vice regal court of the
present day, crowd on my mind in this Castle, that
I cannot refrain from giving you a flapper and
reminding you, that, “such things were, & were to us
most dear”.—This being sentimentally observed, I shall
proceed to business, in the true Irish style, by
asking a favor—viz—will you allow me—to
name a few foreign letters (which are lying for me
at my Booksellers in London),—under cover to
you? —They are but letters! in case you
favorably “incline your ear” to my petition
will you have the kindness to frank the inclosed
for my Ministers which contains an order to
forward my foreigns letters to you.—We
shall return to Town ^\on/ Tuesday—and
hope to hear from you, de-bisée-birse,
a good account of the Lord Lieutenants
health & of the safe arrival of la
belle Excellence.—We have had
Mr & Mrs Littleton here, making
the most agreable impressions,
I grieve for the loss of my old Fogeys,
especially as there does not appear
that there are any younger ones to supply
their place at present in Dublin,
I hope Mr Spring Rice will spare us
the two or three men, old or young that
remain,—& that under the latter head
he will at least leave us him, whose
eternally devouée, I beg to subscribe myself
Sydney Morgan
I hope Miss Caton accompanies Lady Wellesley;
She is a famous Coajutor, as we say in our church—
If you have not read Manor Sackvill (in dramatic
scenes) you may expect to be read out of mine by
Bell book & Candle light!
[Superscription:] Col Shawe
[Docketed:] Lady Morgans letters
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "10 Berkeley Square", signed, to Elizabeth Van de Weyer, regretting that the Van de Weyers cannot come to dinner on Wednesday and inviting them on Thursday 23rd.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "Buckingham Palace", to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer, regarding the Prince of Leiningen.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatTranscription: “Lady Charlotte Dundas is commanded by the Duchess of Kent to send Madame Van de Weyer the accompanying necklace and the two bottles of American Sootheing Syrup for her Baby”.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter in French, signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter in French, addressed from "Londres", inviting Jean-Sylvain and Elizabeth Van de Weyer, presenting her compliments and inviting them and Mr and Mrs Bates to dine at Hanover Lodge.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter in French, addressed from "Bruxelles", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatHandwritten letter from J.R.R. Tolkien to Sir Henry Willink marked 'confidential' about the offer to C.S. Lewis of the chair of Medieval and Renaissance English.
Thanks him for his hospitality and kindness. He should have written before but wanted to have a chance to talk to C.S. Lewis first.
Although it would be Oxford's loss he wanted to urge the case for Cambridge as Lewis was the precise man for the job and he would probably be happy there and be reinvigorated by a change of air. Oxford had not treated him very well, and although he was incapable of dudgeon or showing resentment he had been a little dispirited.
After their talk Lewis said he would accept. The chief obstacle had been domestic. As long as he could be assured he could have rooms to live in during term time that could house a lot of his books he would accept. Unlike in Oxford 'chairs' were not attached to Colleges but he hoped there would be no difficulty in an offer being made. Magdalene held enormous attraction for him.
He would be relieved if this came off as the more he reflected the more he felt certain in his one obdurate vote.
Hand written letter J.R.R. Tolkien to H.S. Bennett about the offer to C.S. Lewis of the chair of Medieval and Renaissance English. It was enclosed in a letter from B. Willey to H.U. Willink.
Thinks Lewis will accept the position if the domestic arrangements for his move to Cambridge could be arranged satisfactorily.
Autograph letter in French, addressed from "Londres", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "Calne", signed, to Sir Francis Baring. Writes that he arrived yesterday morning and has now a complete view of the situation, which might be summarised as a declared independence and a desire for it to be publicly understood that Jekyll’s seat is premised entirely on the support of the Burgesses. He believes that had they known how Smith had voted, they would not have given him their promises – he did not realise that their political opposition was so vehement. They speak kindly of Lord Lansdowne as an individual but consider him misled by his wife, who is unpopular by contrast. If Jekyll had declined his seat, they would have elected one of their own Body to hold the seat for Lord Henry. They said it would not be permitted and would offend them after what was intended personally towards him. Jekyll’s own opinion is that Lord Lansdowne will never have another Member [of Parliament in Calne]. His election is next Friday and he shall be in town on Sunday. In a postscript, Jekyll adds that new methods have been adopted in order to reinforce support –instead of his canvassing individually, the corporate Body has offered assistance. A select dinner given by the Corporation is now at the expense of members rather than Lord Lansdowne, as was previously the case. Greenwood and the two Savoys were dissenters, but have been directed by Lansdowne to give their votes to Jekyll.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter, signed, to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer, inviting him to dine with the Court of Directors.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "Lincoln Inn Fields No. 51", signed, Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer. Whishaw writes that he has a friend in Cambridge who may be of use to Van de Weyer. There is to be a forthcoming guest Gala to celebrate the installation of the new Chancellor of the University, Lord Camden, if Van de Weyer intends to go and is without accommodation, Whishaw will write to the friend who may be able to accommodate him.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "India House", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, asking for advice regarding travel to Belgium on behalf of his friend Mr. Hill.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "George Street", signed, addressed to "My dear Sir" inviting the recipient to supper.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "4 Harley Place", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, inviting him to dinner on Friday next. The early hour of the dinner is owing to Mr Seaward the engineer who comes all the way from Limehouse. In addition he expects the American Minister, Mr Babbage and Professor Wheatstone.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "Southampton Street, Fitzroy Square", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, enclosing reading material and discussing Statisticians in Belgium.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter in French addressed from "Kent House, Knightsbridge", to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "30 Allsop Terrace, New Road", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, requesting to pay his personal respects to King Leopold, in thanks for the order of Leopold being conferred upon him.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "174 Piccadilly ", signed, to Charles Mathews.
Transcription of opening lines: “My dear Canning, I mean Mathews, I have not refused to sit for you, that I know of, and I do not see that I have broken my promise to you by consenting to sit for Lord Essex.”
Autograph letter addressed from "Cleveland Place", signed, to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer concerning a friend Cuthbert Sharp who is writing a history of the rebellion of 1569 and needs to access the archives of the State of Brussels. He asks for Van de Weyer for assistance in the matter.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "33 Upper Harley Street", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, leaving a memorandum and asking for an interview with Van de Weyer at his convenience.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "Deal Castle", signed, to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer, regarding a letter from the King.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "London", signed, to the King of Belgium (Leopold I).
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "Portland Place", signed, to Elizabeth Van de Weyer. Colville passes on Lady Yarde-Buller’s request to make the acquaintance of Elizabeth Van de Weyer.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "Spencer House", signed, to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer, seeking an introduction to a person in Belgium who could act as a guide for his friend Mr. Henry Thompson.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomatAutograph letter addressed from "Herring Court", signed, to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer, informing him of his residence in Richmond and invites Van de Weyer to dine with him.
Van de Weyer, Jean Sylvain (1802-1874), diplomat