Lot 193
William IV (1765-1837) King of Great Britain and Ireland (1830-1837), succeeding his brother George IV as king. He was also responsible for the first Parliamentary reforms since 1430.
Autograph Letter Signed ("William Henry"). Two pages, recto and verso, quarto, "Barfleur off Sandy Hook" [New Jersey], November 18, 1787. A note on the integral address leaf (in another hand) indicates the recipient was "his Tutor, Dr. Mayender." Transmittal folds, very minor foxing and toning, adhesive residue and strengthening tape on verso of address leaf. Very good to fine.
From aboard ship, William writes for drawing supplies, "..I send you enclosed the key of a table of mine that stands in the long room next to my bed chamber in London: I shell beg a favour you would send me to the West-Indies everything in those drawers & a box with colours & pencils, as Capn Knight is so good as to teach me to draw…in the letter, you will do me the pleasure to write, pray give me such advise as you think necessary; I shall be happy to receive it from any body, but particularly from you I have so long lived with…" William may be asking for advice regarding his naval career; he had been given command of a frigate two years before this letter was written and was serving in the West Indies. He came to dislike life in the Navy a few years later and his naval career ended.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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