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1.
Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822

Creator:
Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
346
Abstract:
The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the d...
Description:
William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He...
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Amherst of Arracan, Sarah Archer Hickman Pitt, Countess, 1762-1838., Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., and Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords.
Subject (Topic):
Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819, Court and courtiers, History, and Politics and government
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822

2.
The distribution of His Majesty's Maundy, by the Sub-Almoner in the Chapel Royal at Whitehall from

Creator:
Basire, James, 1730-1802, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd as the act directs, 27th March 1777.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 144++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Chapel interior with George III and Charlotte watching from royal box as poor figures lined up to receive charity, the men at left and women at right, members of the congregation surrounding in pews at right and chior at left"--British Museum online ...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820. and Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818.
Subject (Topic):
Chapels and Charity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The distribution of His Majesty's Maundy, by the Sub-Almoner in the Chapel Royal at Whitehall from the original drawing, in the possession of the Revd. Dr. Richard Kaye, F.R.S., Sub-Almoner to His Majesty, and Trustee of the British Museum &c. / [graphic]

3.
The votes of compulsion, or, The magpye candidates [graphic]

Creator:
Brown, J., fl. 1784, printmaker
Published / Created:
Ap. 6, 1784.
Call Number:
784.04.06.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the left stands a vertically divided figure of Lord Hood on its right and Sir Cecil Wray on its left, the ministerial candidates in the Westminster election. Lord Hood holds an ensign's flag with an incomplete St. Andrew's cross and a broken scepte...
Alternative Title:
Magpye candidates and Magpie candidates
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. by W. Stafford, Oxford Mart
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and Westminster
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount, 1724-1816., and Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Political elections, Scepters, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The votes of compulsion, or, The magpye candidates [graphic]

4.
His Majesty King George III from an original picture by Sir William Beechey, R.A. in his own

Creator:
Cardon, Anthony, 1772-1813, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 March 1809]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait after Beechey, vignette-style with the King almost half-length slightly to left, head turned to look over his left shoulder, face in three-quarter profile, wearing uniform and three cornered hat."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
His Majesty King George the Third
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published March 1, 1809, by T. Cadell & W. Davies, Strand, London
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, and George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Subject (Topic):
Kings and rulers and Kings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > His Majesty King George III from an original picture by Sir William Beechey, R.A. in his own possession / [graphic]

5.
Today disliked, and yet perhaps tomorrow again in favour so fickle is the mind of R-y-l-ty

Creator:
Carey, William Paulet, 1759-1839, printmaker
Published / Created:
[after 18 December 1783]
Call Number:
783.12.00.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Between two large pedestals, the one to the left topped with the head of George II, the one to the right with a sitting figure of George III, the Coalition ministers fall to the ground, their balance upset by a large platform, "New method of executing...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760., George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Pedestals, Angels, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Today disliked, and yet perhaps tomorrow again in favour so fickle is the mind of R-y-l-ty / [graphic]

6.
A petrified lusus naturae lately discovered in the ruins of a temple once dedicated to liberty by

Creator:
Colley, Thomas, active 1780-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:
Mayth [sic] 6, 1783.
Call Number:
783.05.06.01+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
In an outdoor setting, George III examines through his quizzing glass a giant boulder with three bust portraits on it, each described below. On the left, in profile, is the Duke of Portland, with vague expression, "Supposed to be the head of a Patrici...
Alternative Title:
Lately discovered in the ruins of a temple once dedicated to liberty by the Britons
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. by M. Thomas, Princes Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):
Magnifying glasses, Boulders, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A petrified lusus naturae lately discovered in the ruins of a temple once dedicated to liberty by the Britons / [graphic]

7.
Taleo, or, The royal sportsman running down the enemies of Great Britain [graphic]

Creator:
Colley, Thomas, active 1780-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:
[9 December 1782]
Call Number:
782.12.09.01.2+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
George III on horseback charges into the scene from the left, his enemies fleeing before him and his pack of dogs each named after a British admiral. Spain in slashed doublet is farthest right, attacked by a dog whose collar is inscribed Elliot, while...
Alternative Title:
Royal sportsman running down the enemies of Great Britain and Lewis Baboon taking a flying leap
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. by W. Richardson Decr. 9, 1782 near Surry St. Strand
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Subject (Topic):
Foreign relations, Admirals, British, Hunting dogs, Hunting, Horseback riding, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Taleo, or, The royal sportsman running down the enemies of Great Britain [graphic]

8.
The belligerant plenipo's [graphic]

Creator:
Colley, Thomas, active 1780-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:
Decr. 8, 1782 as the act directs.
Call Number:
782.12.08.01.1+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
The five powers involved in peace negotiations in Paris each stand on their tiny island in the sea. On the left George III says "I gave them independence." Next to him is a caricatured figure representing France, with the left arm cut off. "I must hav...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. by W Richardson N 68 High Holborn
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and United States
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Subject (Topic):
Foreign relations, History, Amputees, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The belligerant plenipo's [graphic]

9.
The Temple of purity, or, Master Billy Pit-i-full's introduction [graphic]

Creator:
Collings, Samuel, printmaker
Published / Created:
Feb. 21st, 1784.
Call Number:
784.02.21.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Lord Temple, in a robe tied with a belt labeled "secret [influence]" and a dark lantern in his hand, introduces William Pitt to the King who is seated on a long latrine bench, signed, "Treasury." Behind him on the wall hangs a portrait print with the ...
Alternative Title:
Master Billy Pit-i-full's introduction
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. for the Jon. Cook, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813., and Pitt, William, 1759-1806.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Privies, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Temple of purity, or, Master Billy Pit-i-full's introduction [graphic]

10.
The East India air balloon [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
Decr. 30th, 1783.
Call Number:
783.12.30.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Charles Fox hangs by the neck from a large balloon with the image of the East India House on it. He has a fox's tail inscribed, "The man of the people." Below on the left stands a female figure of Justice with the face of George III. Under his feet ar...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. by J. Cattermoul, No. 376 Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., and East India Company.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Balloons (Aircraft), and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The East India air balloon [graphic]

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