Lot 358
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[Hamilton, Sir William]
Auction: 4 February 2009 at 11:00 GMT
Description
Two letters addressed to Sir William Hamilton: one by Sir James Bland Burges, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, a letter of introduction to the fine vocalist Mr Small ("a young man of Talent and Genius") who wishes "to perfect himself in music" at Naples, also recommending him to Lady Hamilton "whose Patronage will undoubtedly be of the greatest service to him"; the other by the painter and picture-dealer Benjamin Van der Gucht (d.1794), referring to Mr Greville and explaining that Lord Abercorn declines Hamilton's picture, but expressing the hope that the business of an exchange may still be completed, 4 pages, 4to, one integral address leaf with impression of armorial seal in red wax, London, 21 April to 6 May 1794, seal tear, traces of mounting, slight spotting or soiling Included in the lot is a letter by one K. Kneller, to Sir William Halton, recommending a butler who knew how to look after his wine cellar, 2 pages, address leaf, Dunhead Hall, 4 November 1740.