An interesting collection of correspondence relating to the former British Prime Minister and the Maharaja of Dholphur. In the letter written to his cousin George Spencer-Churchill Churchill writes on a single sheet of House of Commons embossed stationery headed "67 Westminster Gardens, S.W.1" and dated 18th August 1945 "My dear George, Thank you so much for letting me see the letter from the Maharaja of Dholpur. I return it to you herewith. Please write him the following from me: I am most grateful for your kind expressions. Please have no fears. All will be well." Signed at the close in black fountain pen ink "Yours Affect, W". In this letter Churchill is referring to his defeat at the 1945 general election. Accompanying this piece are two typed letters from the Maharaja to George Spencer-Churchill. In the letter dated 1945 the Maharaja write of Churchill's 'painful' defeat at the general election paying lengthy tribute to Churchill's wartime leadership and expressing his sense of disappointment in British democracy "The man who did all that has been ousted with his party by the senseless vote of Mobocracy". The other letter written in 1953 he expresses his genuine delight in Churchill's re-election. An interesting collection of correspondence sold together with an official envelope from the Prime Minister with a typed address to George Spencer-Churchill postmarked 6th May 1953.

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Stock Code:	68176
Autograph Type:	Typed letter, signed

Boston-born Baptist minister and academic best known as the lyricist of 'America' ("My Country 'Tis of Thee"), written while he was a student at Andover Theological Seminary. Autographed manuscript (21x16 in), comprising the first four stanzas of 'America', beautifully penned in Smith's hand and signed 'S.F.Smith' at the conclusion and dated by him at lower left 'Written in Feb. 1832, Oct. 1, 1892 (autograph). Signed manuscript copies of Smith's immortal lyrics remain one of the most desirable prizes for serious collectors of Americana. Considering its size this is an incredibly unique item in fine condition, with some toning from previous mounting, a stain to the second stanza and a few small chips to edges.

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Stock Code:	68250
Autograph Type:	Autographed note, signed