General correspondence of Frederick Barton Maurice, 1898-1945
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- 1898-1945
General correspondence of Frederick Barton Maurice, 1898-1945
General correspondence, 1872-1912, of Major General Sir John Frederick Maurice
Account of a day during the Paris Commune when the writer was arrested and witnessed a summary choice of prisoners for execution, himself being saved through his friendship with General Gallifet. Reverse has note: 'Norman on the Commune'. [Norman Spencer 1838-1902, grandson of Spencer Perceval P.M.?]. Manuscript, 14pp [Incomplete].
Wolseley, Royal Hospital Dublin to [John Frederick Maurice]. Same address. Interested in results of [Sino-Japanese] war rather than its proceedings. [Incomplete] manuscript 3pp. Related Material: See Maurice's letter to Wolseley on same subject on p 78 of "Sir Frederick Maurice: A Record and Essays"
Frederick Denison Maurice to Freddy, John Frederick Maurice, his son, from 2, Brunswick Place, enclosing a letter from his mother [not here]. A misunderstanding in the family and reasons why he will not send a letter to Aunt Gustavus. 4pp [Incomplete].
Wolseley, Royal Hospital Dublin to [John Frederick Maurice]. Contradicting Hamley's account of his merits at Tel-el-Kabir. Leaves soon for boat trip with Sir John Pender. [Incomplete] Manuscript, 4pp
Incomplete letter from John Frederick Maurice to an unknown recipient, undated
John Frederick Maurice to [?]. [Incomplete page 3 only.] Typed Signed.
[? to Spencer [Perceval jnr], Downing Street. Admiration for Mrs Sutton. Has been studying Butler Abstracts and brewing recipes while his mother and Jane and Maria are at Ealing. Does not know latest news bulletin on King's health. Despatches received by Lord Wellington up to the 11th [Jul] according to papers. [Incomplete] manuscript, 4pp
Supplement to summary of Intelligence No.17. 17th series. Appendix gives details of changes affecting the number of German infantry divs in the Western Theatre from 1 Nov 1917-1918. Printed 5 pp
Issue of The Better Times, produced by the Sherwood Foresters Regiment, Nov 1918
Copy of 'The Better Times' No 1 Vol I. Printed and published by Sherwood Foresters & Co. Ltd., B.E.F. 12 pp
Landscape photograph of mountains, c 1935
Landscape photograph [of the Alps?].
Lectures and articles by Frederick Barton Maurice and others, 1913-1943
Letter about nominating a prospective pupil for Wellington College, 1879
Wellington, about nomination for award for an orphan to charitable foundation. Manuscript, 4p.
Letter announcing John Frederick Maurice's appointment as Colonel Commandant Royal Artillery, 1906
[Rt. Hon] R.B. Haldane informing John Frederick Maurice of his appointment to be Colonel Commandant, Royal Artillery. 1p.
Lt. Col. Leetham, informing John Frederick Maurice that Royal United Service Institution has decided toward him the Chesney Gold Medal. Typed, Signed, 1p.
[1st Baron] Napier of Magdala outlining his plan for building barracks, canteen, school and hospitals for a British regiment. Manuscript, 4p.
Letter from Irwin to Filon, Jan 1934, about a planned formal presentation
Same to Mr. Filon. Lady Irwin will not be attending court and he suggests Princess Alice might make presentation instead. Typed, Signed, 1 p
Letter from ___ Irwin to Frederick Barton Maurice, Dec 1933, about adult education
[Maj-Gen Sir J ?] Irwin to Frederick Barton Maurice, concerning Adult Education Committee. Typed, Signed, 1 p
Roberts to Frederick Barton Maurice. Comments on certain passages in his "Life of Lord Rawlinson" that are incorrect. Typed, Signed, 3 pp
Letter from A Dalzell, 1900, requesting information
A. Dalzell, asking for an answer to several points raised in connection with the army. Manuscript, 4p.