Guide to the Patricia Cornwell Collection - New York Public Library

The New York Public Library Humanities and Social Sciences Library Manuscripts and Archives Division

Patricia Cornwell Collection 1841-1999 MssCol 18365

Lea Jordan December 2010

Patricia Cornwell Collection

Table of Contents Summary ..................................................................................................................................................... iii Related materials note............................................................................................................................... iv Biographical note........................................................................................................................................ v Scope and content note ............................................................................................................................ vi Arrangement note ...................................................................................................................................... vi Container list ............................................................................................................................................... 1 I. JACK THE RIPPER COLLECTION, 1860-1941, 1982-1999 ............................................................................................................... 1 II. AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION, 1841-1977 ..................................................................................................................... 4

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Summary Main entry:

Cornwell, Patricia Daniels

Title:

Patricia Cornwell collection, 1841-1999 (bulk 1860-1940)

Size:

4 linear feet (6 boxes, 2 volumes)

Source:

Gift of Patricia Cornwell, May 2010

Abstract:

Patricia Cornwell (1956- ) is a contemporary American crime writer. The Patricia Cornwell collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and published material concerning Jack the Ripper collected in the course of her research for her book Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed, as well as a sizeable autograph manuscript collection.

Access:

Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref

Preferred citation:

Patricia Cornwell Collection, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.

Special formats

Autographs (manuscripts), Photographs, Postage stamps, Scrapbooks, Visitors' books.

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Related materials note The following items from the Cornwell collection are described in separate collection records: Gerald Grey Fitzmaurice papers. . San Quentin execution register. . Royal York and Royal Albion visitors' book. . Jane Priestly papers. . Lizard Hotel registers. .

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Patricia Cornwell Collection Biographical / Historical note

Biographical note Patricia Cornwell (1956- ) is a contemporary American crime writer. She is best known for her Scarpetta crime series. She enjoyed an early career as a journalist covering crime for the Charlotte Observer, then as a technical writer for the office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia. In 1990 she published her first Scarpetta novel, Postmortem., the first of her many successful novels. In 2002, Cornwell published Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed in which she put forth her theory that the British artist Walter Sickert (1860-1942) was responsible for the Ripper murders. She purchased many of the original documents used as source material for the book.

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Patricia Cornwell Collection Scope and content note

Scope and content note The Patricia Cornwell collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and published material collected in the course of her research on the unsolved Jack the Ripper case, as well as a sizeable autograph manuscript collection. Cornwell collected original letters and documents for research for her book Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed as well as for other research projects and for personal interest. Cornwell's Jack the Ripper collection contains letters, documents, and photographs of suspects in the Ripper case, including the Duke of Clarence, Sir William Gull, Dr. Frances Tumblety, and Walter Sickert, whom Cornwell claimed was Jack the Ripper in her book Portrait of a Killer. She also collected the materials of individuals related in some way to the case or to Sickert, such as Sickert's friends, artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, actors Ellen Terry and Henry Irving, as well as Sir George Warren, the police chief in charge during the Ripper murders. A set of letters relating to the retrial and release of American Florence Maybrick for the murder of her husband James Maybrick, a Jack the Ripper suspect are also included, as well as true crime magazines from the late 1880s and photographs of London. There is also a small file of correspondence of Ripper researcher and criminologist Jonathan Goodman (1931-2008). These letters are neither to nor from Cornwell. Cornwell's autograph manuscript collection consists of letters and documents signed by prominent American, British and European statesmen, royalty, politicians, artists, scientists, and legal and literary figures. Items of note include a long letter from Thomas DeQuincey's daughter retelling her father's favorite ghost story and two very descriptive letters from J.M. Barrie discussing the Llewelyn Davies children. Cornwell's stamp collection (most on envelopes) can be found at the end of this series. Other notable figures represented in this collection include Truman Capote, King George V of Great Britain, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and George Bernard Shaw.

Arrangement note The Patricia Cornwell Collection is organized in the following series: I. Jack the Ripper collection, 1860-1941, 1982-1999 II. Autograph manuscript collection, 1841-1977

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Container list I. Jack the Ripper collection, 1860-1941, 1982-1999 Box

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Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence (1864-1892) (Eldest son of King Edward VII of Great Britain.) Correspondence, 1875-1890 20 items. Correspondence contains childhood and adult letters, including one letter asking a friend how to get rid of red eyes, and a letter from Queen Victoria to the President of Peru announcing the Duke's death. A dance card for his 21st Birthday Party is also among these materials.

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Photographs (alone), 1883-1890 16 items. Formal portraits of the Duke ranging from childhood to adulthood, some autographed. Includes a matted photo accompanied by a signed racing ticket and one etching. Also includes a rare photograph of the flowers for the Duke's funeral.

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Photographs (with others), 1864-1892 Posed family shots with parents and siblings, including one rare photograph of the Duke with his fiancée Mary of Teck wearing a black dress. Some images are autographed.

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Printed material, 1892 Front page of an illustrated French newspaper announcing the Duke's engagement to Mary of Teck.

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Alexander, George, Sir (1858-1918), 1890-1907 Actor and local politician. General correspondence dealing with theatrical engagements, 8 items.

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Caine, Thomas Henry Hall, Sir (1853-1931), 1898-1918

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Cobden, Ellen Melicent (1848-1914), 1920

1853-1931 , actor. General correspondence and some photographs First wife of Walter Sickert. Booklet entitled “Ellen Melicent Cobden: A Portrait” published after her death in 1920.

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Gull, William Withey, Sir (1816-1890 ), 1859-1886 Queen Victoria's physician and Jack the Ripper suspect. Includes photographs and correspondence, including case consultations and a letter where he draws and describes a custom ring.

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Irving family Includes items from various members of the Irving acting family including Henry Brodribb, Laurence, and Ethel. 6 pieces, photographs and correspondence, undated.

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Irving, Dorothea (1875-1933), 1897-1920 Wife of Henry Irving, actress. 4 pieces of correspondence including one in which she confesses she had to give up acting because she could not face the audience.

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Irving, Henry, Sir (1838-1905, actor and manager. ) Correspondence and photographs, 1876-1905 Photographs, telegrams and correspondence, one letter advising the Rev. Arthur Lewis that his daughter would not be morally tempted on the stage. 36 items.

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Oversized photograph, undated Photograph of Irving with facsimile signature, accompanied by a printed biography.

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Maybrick, Florence Elizabeth Chandler (American wife of Ripper suspect James Maybrick.) Correspondence, 1894-1896 Contains correspondence to and from the American Embassy in London, Lord Russell, the Royal Courts of Justice, and the United States State Department relating to the retrial and release of American Florence Maybrick for the murder of her husband James Maybrick, a Jack the Ripper suspect.

Patricia Cornwell Collection Box list Series I. Jack the Ripper collection Box

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Print, 1889 Large color print from St. Stephen's Review depicting Florence Maybrick's trial with “Life” represented by Justice and “Death” represented by Jack the Ripper. Unusual as Maybrick's husband was not considered as a Ripper suspect until 100 years later.

Neilson, Julia (Actress and wife of Fred Terry) 1903-1910

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Oversized, undated

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Sickert, Eleanor, 1888

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Sickert, Walter (1860-1942), 1880-1886 (Impressionist painter, Jack the Ripper suspect ) Correspondence

Contains correspondence, a photograph, and a signed “Scarlet Pimpernel” program Autographed photo of Julia in The Wooing of Katharine Parr Wife of Walter Sickert, 8 letters with typed transcriptions describing home life.

Correspondence, most undated, relating to Sickert's day to day activities both professional and personal. Several letters addressed to “my darling”. Roughly 100 items, at least 40 of which are to Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies.

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Telegrams

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Envelopes

(Telegrams sent by Sickert to Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies) Various envelopes in Sickert's hand used for DNA testing. Vol

Random Reminiscences, 1924-1940

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Bound collection of roughly 60 items including correspondence and lecture and article proofs by Walter Sickert. Box

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Typed lectures and clippings, undated

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Typed lectures and clippings, 1941 (Original copy of a 3 page article about Sickert.)

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Terry, Edward, 1883

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Terry, Ellen, 1885-1924 (Actress, 1848-1928) Correspondence

Actor. Signed vintage postcard and letter discussing doing a comedy on tour.

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Personal and professional correspondence, many of the letters are fragmentary.

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Photographs Photographs of Ellen Terry in costume for various roles including Portia, Viola, Lady Macbeth, and Beatrice. Many autographed photos, including one with her dog.

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Oversized photograph Photograph showing Terry reading with facsimile signature. Accompanied by a printed biography.

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Terry, Fred, 1906-1919 Actor. Autographs, two photographs, and correspondence - mostly responses to requests for charity work or autographs.

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Terry, John, 1908 (Actor. Signed photograph) Tumblety, Dr. Francis, 1866 Original publication “The Kidnapping of Dr. Tumblety” folder also includes a photocopy of Tumblety's will.

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Warren, George, Sir., 1904 Chief Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police during the Ripper murders. Contains original correspondence and reproduction photographs. Letters are of a personal nature.

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Whistler, James, 1860-1893 American artist. Nine pieces of personal correspondence including some signed “James Whistler” instead of his usual butterfly monogram. 2

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Clippings, 1888

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Scrapbook of clippings detailing the murders along with handwritten notes. Box

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Correspondence of Jonathan Goodman (1931-2008), 1982-1992 Correspondence from and to Jonathan Goodman, Ripper researcher and criminologist, regarding various articles and theories.

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Publications, 1888-1892

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Photographs of London circa 1880

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Printed material, 1985-1999

Six publications including “Punch” and “Famous Crimes” detailing the Ripper murders. Reproductions and originals showing London street scenes Current magazine articles, publications, and Ripperana materials.

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Patricia Cornwell Collection Box list Series II. Autograph manuscript collection

II. Autograph manuscript collection, 1841-1977 Box

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Aberdare, Henry Austin (1815-1895), 1884

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Adams, Dr. John Bodkin (1899-1983), 1955-1963

British Home Secretary. One letter to Sir Shuttleworth Doctor in Eastborne who was tried and acquitted in 1957 of killing elderly patients. Letters are to Mr. C. Gaulston, some are written from prison after his arrest.

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Airedale, Albert Ernest Kitson (1893-1944), 1923 (Industrialist. One letter to Edgar Haddock. ) Allenby, Edmund Henry (1861-1936), 1933 Field marshal. Letter to Betty Ross suggesting that she write directly to see if King Faisal will give her an interview as he can do nothing personally.

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Anderson, Mary (1859-1940), 1921 (American actress. Fan letter.) Andrei Vladimirovich, Grand Duke (1879-1956), 1952 Russian Major General. Letter in Russian with translation to his nephew Slava Astafiev discussing Christmas.

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Argyll, Anne (1801-1874), 1871-1873 Wife of John, Duke of Argyll. 7 letters to “Dearest Jessie” and others gossiping about servants.

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Averin, I., 1966 Chief of the Foreign Relations Department at the Naval Ministry. Letter sending pictures of Soviet merchant vessels (not included).

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Balfour, Arthur James (1848-1930), 1921 Prime Minister of England. Letter discussing a memorial to Henry II and Thomas a Becket.

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Barrie, James M. (1860-1937), 1899, 1926 Novelist and writer of “Peter Pan”. Two long and descriptive letters to the Llewelyn Davieses, discussing Peter (their child).

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Bede, Cuthbert (1827-1889), 1876 (Reverend. Autograph envelope.) Bell, Quentin, 1971

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Belloc Lowndes, Marie Adelaide (1868-1947), 1941 (Novelist. Personal letter. ) Bennett, Alfred William (1833-1902), 1883-1895

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Besant, Walter, Sir. (1836-1901) , 1897

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Binyon, Laurence (1869-1943), 1937

Professor, painter, art critic. Letter to Mrs. Dupre.

Lecturer in Botany at Bedford College. 4 letters to Robert Middleton, personal nature. Novelist and Biographer. Letter to his nephew Harry Peile. Poet, art critic, and dramatist. Letter to the New York Times apologizing for not sending an article.

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Blackmore, Richard Doddridge (1825-1900), 1898 Novelist and author of “Lorna Doone”. Autograph envelope.

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Blunden, Edmund (1896-1974), 1930, 1946 (Poet and critic. Two letters.) Bone, Reginald John (1888-1972), 1943 Captain. Letter to Lady Waverly discussing the future of civil aviation.

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Boskovsky, Willi (1909-1991), 1969 Violinist and conductor. Signed postcard photograph.

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Bremer, Fredrika (1801-1865), 1862 Swedish novelist and social reformer. One personal letter, five autograph envelopes and a signed photo.

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Browning, Robert (1812-1889), 1876 (Poet. Autograph envelope.) Bruch, Max (1838-1920), 1912

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Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849-1924), 1904 (Novelist. Autograph envelope.) Campbell, Harold George, Sir. (1888-1969), 1937

German composer. letter (with translation) to Constantin von Sternberg.

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Patricia Cornwell Collection Box list Series II. Autograph manuscript collection Equerry to George Vi and Elizabeth II. Business letter.

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Capote, Truman, 1948-1952 Collection of 6 documents relating to Capote's application for a Guggenheim Fellowship and 17 unpublished snapshots taken in Sicily in the 1950s.

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Carlyle, Thomas (1795-1881), 1864 (Historian. Autograph envelope.) Carpenter, Edward (1844-1929), 1899 (Social reformer and poet. Letter to fan.) Caruso, Enrico (1873-1921), 1911

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Catlin, George, Sir, (1896-1979), undated

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Christie, Agatha, 1968

Italian tenor. Letter with translation discussing tickets. Lecturer and husband of Vera Brittain. Letter discussing a conference. Response to a fan letter from Christie, includes a copy of the original letter written by the fan who wanted to write her thesis about Christie's life.

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Churchill, Victor Albert (1851-1911), 1911 Chairman of the Great Western Railway. Letter to colleague advising him to take a medical holiday.

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Cocks, Frederick Seymour (1882-1953), 1950 (British politician, discussing new election.) Cocteau, Jean (1889-1963), 1949

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Coleman, Arthur Mallorie, Commander (1894-1981), c. 1940

French poet, playwright and film director. Letter to Dudley Ashton with translation. Naval commander. Autograph envelopes addressed to Coleman from the Duchess of Hamilton and Albert Perry, as well as appointment certificates.

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Cox, George William (1827-1899), 1890

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Craig, Edward Gordon (1872-1966), 1957

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Cranbrook, Gathorne (1814-1906), 1904

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Crawford, Joan (1906-1977), 1973-1977

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Crewdson, Jane (1808-1863), undated

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Crompton, Richmal (1890-1969), 1932

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Crossley, Agnes, 1918

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De Bono, Emilio (1866-1944), 1932

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De Gaulle, Charles (1890-1970), 1943

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De La Mare, Walter John (1873-1956), 1951

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DeQuincey, Emily, 1890

Writer. Second half of a letter to authoress Anna Swanwick. Actor, son of Ellen Terry. Letter to Saul Colin of the Capitol Theatre. Cabinet Minister. Three letters to Capt. Erasmus Darwin Parker. Actress. Six letters to a fan and one to Mary Vannatta. Poetess. Signed and handwritten copy of her best known poem “A Little While” Author. Letter discussing her time in college and her books. Australian vocalist. Letter to Leeds College of Music regarding examinations. Italian Fascist Politician. Letter in Italian to Col. Bevilacqua. Translation included. French President. Letter thanking an individual for a charitable contribution. Poet and novelist. Two letters from De La Mere and two related letters. Daughter of writer Thomas DeQuincey. Long letter to Emma Browning sending her father's favorite ghost story.

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Dewey, Thomas Edmund (1902-1971), 1948 Governor of New York State. Letter thanking Mr. Von Schack for his support in Dewey's candidature for the Presidency.

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Dickens, Charles (1812-1870), 1850

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Dods, Marcus (1834-1909), 1882

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DuMaurier, Angela, 1956 (Novelist, response to a fan letter.)

Novelist. Matted photograph with unsigned autograph envelope. Minister. Second half of a letter to John McLaren Jr.

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Duse, Eleonora (1858-1924), 1906

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Einem, Gottfried von, 1973

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Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI , 1937-1943

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Fielding, A. E., 1965

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Fields, Gracie (1898-1979), 1979 (Singer and comedienne. Thank you note.) Forster, William Edward (1818-1886), 1870 (Liberal politician. Autograph envelope.)

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France, Anatole (1844-1924), 1916

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Fry, Elizabeth (1780-1845), 1841 (Quaker prison reformer, personal letter.) Garnett, David (1892-1981), 1947

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Gattinger, Augustin (1825-1903), 1892-1899

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George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904), 1898

Italian actress. Letter writing ahead to prepare for her arrival in Florence. Composer. Signed musical quotation, 4 bars of his Violin Concerto 1. The Queen mother. Two thank you notes dictated by Elizabeth to her ladies in waiting. English detective writer. Two letters to Lady Waverly, signed “Daphne”.

French writer. Matted photograph with autograph envelope addressed to Sacha Guitry.

Novelist and publisher. Thank you note for condolence letter. Author of “the Flora of Tennessee”. Four letters to Robert Morton Middleton. Cousin of Queen Victoria. Letter to the President of the Council.

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George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), 1911-1912 Son of George V, Uncle of Elizabeth II. Two letters from George as a young boy to his housekeeper Mrs. Mackay.

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George V, King of Great Britain (1865-1936), 1891-1903 Five letters, three to acquaintances and two to Admiral Sir George Watson, one discussing “mad” letters they had both received from Kitty O'Neil.

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Gielgud, John, Sir., 1974 (British actor, photo signed to fan.) Gleichen, Edward, Lord (1863-1937), 1917-1921 Major General of the Foreign Office Intelligence Bureau. 14 letters to Ferdinand L. Leipnik, a Hungarian Journalist.

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Glyn, Elinor (1864-1943), 1934-1938 Novelist. Eight letters to Betty Ross, including Christmas cards with photos discussing her personal life.

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Goldsborough, Dr. Charles B., 1877 Philadelphia doctor. Letter is from “Fred” his fiancée who is traveling in Europe and has not heard from him in some time.

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Guilford, William Moore (1833-1938), 1938

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Gulik, Dr. Robert Hans (1910-1967), 1967 (Dutch diplomat and writer. Personal note.) Haley, William John, Sir. (1901-1987), 1959

American physician. Note accepting an honorary membership to a Centenarian Club.

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Director General of the BBC and editor of the London Times. Letter to the Viscountess Waverly giving advice on her operation.

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Harewood, Mary, Countess of (1897-1965), 1904, 1951 Princess Royal and daughter of George V. Letter to the housekeeper as a child and a later Christmas card.

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Haskell, Arnold (1903-1980), 1965 (Balletomane. Letter to Lady Waverley.) Hayter, Iris Mary (1906-1994), 1953 Wife of Sir William Hayter, ambassador to the USSR. Letter to Lady Waverly describing their time in Russia.

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Herrmann, Hugo, 1919 Letter inquiring after a Stradivarius violin. In German with translation.

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Hordem, Michael, Sir., 1986 (Actor. Letter declining an engagement.) 6


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Howe, Richard William (1796-1870), 1855 Lord Chamberlain to Queen Adelaide. Two letters to a Mr. Hume regarding household matters.

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Keeler, James Edward (1857-1900), 1897 American astronomer. Letter describing a rough sea voyage.

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Kipling, Rudyard (1865-1936), 1916 (Novelist. Unsigned autograph envelope.) Kossuth, Lajos (1802-1894), 1855

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Landseer, Edwin, Sir. (1802-1873), undated (Animal painter. Autograph envelope.) Layard, Austen Henry, Sir. (1817-1894), 1855

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Lecky, William Edward Hartpole (1838-1903), 1900

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Lee, Sidney, Sir (1859-1926), 1912

Hungarian statesman. Kossuth's seal on envelope only.

Archaeologist and diplomat. Long letter advising a Mrs Tindal on her manuscript. Historian and essayist. Letter discussing one of his publications. Royal biographer. Three letters and one card to Ferdinand L. Leipnik, thanking him for reviews.

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Lehmann, Liza (1862-1918), 1910 (Singer and composer. Note in thanks for a check. ) (Singer and composer. Note in thanks for a check. )

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Lockwood, Margaret, 1975 (Actress. Fan letter.) Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882), 1879

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Louise Margaret, Princess of Prussia (1860-1917), undated

American poet. Letter to the writer James McCarroll, praising his poem. Wife of Prince Arthur, Queen Victoria's son. Letter to Lady Elphinstone congratulating her on her daughter's engagement.

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Louise Marie, Queen of the Belgians (1818-1850), 1846 Queen of Leopold I. Letter in French to her sister in law Grand Duchess Anna Feodorovna, sending news of her children.

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Low, Sidney, Sir. (1857-1932), 1911-1912 Editor of the St. James Gazette. Four letters and one card to Ferdinand L. Leipnik, discussing where to submit articles.

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Macaulay, Rose, Dame (1889-1958), 1947

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Mahmoud, Efendi, 1854

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Maltby, Alfred, 1895

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Manning, Olivia (1908-1980), 1967 (Novelist. Letter sending thanks for a novel.) Margarete, Princess of Prussia (1872-1954), 1894

Writer and traveler. Letter declining an invitation to read a paper. Turkish Engineer. Thank you note to W. Sandford of Bath. Actor. Letter describing an amusing exchange with a costume designer.

Daughter of Frederick III Emperor of Prussia. Unsigned autograph envelope.

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Mary Adelaide, Princess (1833-1897), 1879 Daughter of the Duke of Cambridge. Note to Mrs. Charles Eliot regarding the visit of her children.

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Mary, Queen of George V (1867-1953), 1903-1904 Two letters to Mrs. McKay, housekeeper. One written by a lady in waiting, and an undated picture of the Queen with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose, looking at dolls.

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Masefield, John (1878-1967), 1956 (Poet laureate. Fan letter.) Maugham, W. Somerset (1874-1965), 1949, 1956 (Author. Two thank you notes.) McEwen, Bridget, 1958

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McKenna, Reginald (1863-1943), 1923-1928

Wife of Sir John McEwen. Personal note to Sir John Anderson. Statesman and banker. Four notes thanking various individuals for budget reports. 7


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Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Elizabeth (1854-1908,), 1904 Wife of Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Regent for Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. Thank you note to the Countess of Tankerville.

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Neagle, Dame Anna (1904-1986), 1973 (Actress. Fan letter.) Nicholson, Harold, Sir. (1886-1968), 1957 Diplomat, author and critic, husband of Vita Sackville-West. Personal letter to Lady Waverley.

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Niven, David (1910-1983), 1971 (Actor. Fan letter.) Oliphant, Margaret (1828-1897), 1860

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Olivier, Edith, 1944

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Ouida, Louise de la Ramee (1839-1908), undated (Author. Unsigned autograph envelope.) Parker, Gilbert, Sir. (1862-1932), 1931

Novelist and historical writer. Letter to Dr. James Hamilton. British politician and writer, letter inviting Gunner G. Taylor to visit her.

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Novelist. Two letters to Sir Seymour Hicks praising his performance.

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Peel, Arthur Wellesley (1829-1912), 1895 Speaker of the House of Commons. Two letters to Sir Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth.

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Pierrepoint, Albert (1905-1992), 1953 British hangman. Confirming that he can complete an execution.

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Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir. (1855-1934), 1926-1933

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Pusey, Edward B. (1800-1882), 1913

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Ramsay, Alexander, Sir. (1881-1972), 1919

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Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919), undated

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Rossetti, Christina (1830-1894), 1884 (Poet. Two unsigned autograph envelopes.) Russell, Herbert, Sir. (1869-1944), 1922

Playwright. 10 letters to a Miss Ross regarding an interview. Founder of the Oxford Movement. Letter to Samuel Rolels Driver. Admiral. A note thanking Commander Stocks for a wedding gift. President of the United States, unsigned autograph envelope.

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Reuters war correspondent in WWI. Letter to Ferdinand L. Leipnik thanking him for a photograph.

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Sackville West, Vita (1892-1962), 1960 Poet and novelist. Two letters to friends who were traveling in Italy.

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Salisbury, Lord James (1791-1868), 1858 (2nd Marquess. Unsigned autograph envelope.) Sassoon, Siegfried (1886-1967), 1957 (Poet. Letter to Vernon Watkins.) Shaw, George Bernard (1856-1950), 1940

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Shearman, Montague, Sir. (1857-1930), 1923

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Sheppard, H. Richard (1880-1937), 1932 (Preacher. Thank you note for flowers.) Sims, George Robert (1847-1922), 1890

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Smart, George Thomas, Sir. (1776-1867), undated

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Spry, Richard, 1842

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Strickland, Agnes (1796-1874), 1847 (Historian and poet. Unsigned autograph envelope.) Sutcliffe, Halliwell (1870-1932), 1926-1930

Dramatist and critic. Letter discussing the nature of his work with Thomas Crehan. Judge. Letter to Rev. Stanley discussing a Dickens quotation.

Journalist, writer and playwright. Letter to Robert Reece. Friend of Weber and Beethoven. Unsigned autograph envelope. Genealogist. Letter with genealogy of the Ferrers family, with corrections.

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Writer. Three letters to the Rev. J.R. Windsor-Garnett discussing poetry.

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Swinnerton, Frank Arthur (1884-1982), 1956

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Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811-1863), undated

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Thorndike, Dame Sybil (1882-1976), 1974 (Actress. Response to fan letter, unsigned.) Toole, John Lawrence (1830-1906), 1870 (Actor. Short note to Mr. Fitzpatrick.) Trefusis, Violet, 1944

Novelist. Response to a fan letter discussing a character. Novelist. Matted photograph with unsigned autograph envelope.

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Vita Sackville-West's lover. Sympathy letter to Lady Anderson.

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Trompetto, Silvino, 1964 Chef at the Savoy Grill. Typed recipe for “Soufflé Surprise” sent by request to Lady Waverley.

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Twain, Mark (1835-1910), 1907

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Vaughan-Williams, Ralph (1872-1958), 1930

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Vezin, Hermann (1821-1910), 1902

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Victoria, Empress Fredrick of Germany (1840-1901), 1881

Novelist. Letter to F. Skrine, concerning an upcoming trip to England. Composer. Five letters to his niece Ursula Waterhouse. Actor. Letter to Charles Brookfield about producing a play set in 1711. Daughter of Queen Victoria, wife of Fredrick III of Germany. Six letters to Mrs. Frederick Curtis, whose sister had been the governess of Victoria's children in Germany.

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Victoria, Queen of Great Britain (1819-1901), 1892 Signed document to the President of Peru announcing the death of her son, the Duke of Clarence.

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Victoria Alexandria, Princess (1868-1935), 1887 Daughter of Edward VII and Alexandra. Letter to a friend thanking her for grapes and sending family news.

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Waddington, Patrick (1900-1987), 1937

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Wade, Virginia, 1979 (Tennis player, unsigned autograph envelope.) Walton, William, Sir. (1902-1984), 1976 (Composer. Autograph envelope.) Waterhouse, Frederick H., 1898

Actor. Program of The Man in Possession signed by Waddington.

Librarian of the Zoological Society of London. Two letters to Robert Morton Middleton, discussing stamps and autographs.

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Watts-Dunton, Theodore (1832-1914) Novelist and critic. Twenty-four letters to Ferdinand L. Leipnik, discussing books and his unpublished novel Carniola. Includes two draft replies by Leipnik.

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Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of (1769-1852), 1842 (Letter to Edward Sherwood, discussing a horse.) Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany (1859-1941), 1888 List in German of the regiments commanded by his father, Friedrich III. Translation included.

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Windsor, Edward, Duke of (1894-1972), 1908, 1937, 1951 King of Great Britain, later Duke of Windsor. Signed Christmas card from all the royal children to Mrs. Mackay, a personal note to Commander Adams, and a rare letter in thanks for condolences while Edward was still King.

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Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of (1896-1986), 1956-1973 (Four personal notes including one Christmas card.)

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Wright, Orville (1871-1948), 1932

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Yeats, William Butler (1865-1935), 1925

(Four personal notes including one Christmas card.) Pioneer aviator. A commemorative envelope for the first flight, signed by Wright. Poet. Letter to his cousin Grace Butler Yeats arranging to meet her to discuss family ties. A copy of a second letter to Grace is also included. 9

Patricia Cornwell Collection Box list Series II. Autograph manuscript collection

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Postage stamps, undated Various unusual stamps, most on envelopes, one preserved penny black.

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