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________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 1 of 13 EYRE, EDWARD JOHN PRG 177 Special lists Series 1-7 Series 1 1. Commendatory extracts from various letters and despatches written to Eyre and from other sources. 1844-56. 4 volumes. 2 pages 2. From Sir Wm. Colebrooke, eulogising Eyre on his administration of the government of St. Vincent. Barbados. Oct. 15, 1855. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (Page 3 blank, page 4 endorsement only). Copy. 3. Address from the President and members of the Board of the Legislative Council of St. Vincent, on Eyre's temporary assumption of the administration of the government of Leeward Islands. Signed by the President of the Council. April? 1859? 4 pages. page 3 blank, page 4 endorsement only). 4. From Honor Eyre (E.J. Eyre's aunt). Durham. With envelope (postage stamp removed). This, and subsequent letters of the writer embody a wide range of subjects, from observations on English politics and politicians to trivial family matters. May 16, 1859. 8 volumes. 6 pages. 5. From Honor Eyre. Durham. With envelope (postage stamp removed). 8 volumes. 4 pages. June 1, 1859. 6. From Honor Eyre. Hooton-Roberts. With envelope (postage stamp removed). August 1, 1859. 8 volumes. 6 pages. 7. From Honor Eyre. Stamford. With envelope (postage stamp removed). August 15, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 8. From Chas. W. Eyre (E.J.Eyre's uncle), concerning family matters. Hooton-Roberts. With envelope (postage stamp removed). This envelope also contained a letter dated April 4, 1851 (see item 85) written by Chas. W. Eyre to Mrs. E.J. Eyre. August 26, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 9. From Edith ... (E.J. Eyre's niece), concerning family matters. Middlethorpe Hall. No envelope. August 27, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 10. From Emily Wake (E.J. Eyre's niece), concerning family matters. York. With envelope (postage stamp removed). August 27, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 2 of 13 11. From Honor Eyre. Clifton. With envelope (postage stamp removed). September 1, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 12. From Honor Eyre. Bath. With envelope (postage stamp removed). September 16, 1859. 8 volumes. 6 pages. 13. From Honor Eyre. Bath. With envelope (postage stamp removed). September 30, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 14. From Honor Eyre. Bath. With envelope (postage stamp removed). October 16, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 15. From Honor Eyre. Bath. With envelope (postage stamp removed). November 1, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 16. From Honor Eyre. Bath. No envelope. November 16, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 17. From Honor Eyre. Clifton. With envelope (postage stamp removed). December 1, 1859. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 18. From Honor Eyre. Bath. With envelope (postage stamp removed) 8 volumes. 4 pages. 19. From Honor Eyre. Bath. With envelope (postage stamp removed). January 16, 1860. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 20. From Honor Eyre. Bath. With envelope (postage stamp removed). February 1, 1860. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 21. From Honor Eyre. Bath. Enclosure: letter dated Feb. 14, 1860 from Chas. W. Eyre to his sister, Honor Eyre. Hooton-Roberts. With envelope (postage stamp removed) February 16, 1860. 8 volumes. 2 pages. 22. From Honor Eyre. Bath. No envelope. March_1, 1860. 8 volumes., 4 pages. 23. Envelope (empty and unstamped) addressed - His Excellency Governor Eyre Jamaica West Indies. Endorsed - "Letter from M.A.E. 7 June 1864". June 7, 1864. 24. From Edward Cardwell. A private letter concerning one of Eyre's confidential despatches. Colonial Office. With unstamped envelope. August 15, 1865. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 25. From Edward Cardwell. A private letter suggesting a course to adopt in dealing with some opposing factions. Colonial Office. Unstamped envelope. September 29, 1865. 8 volumes. 4 pages. ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 3 of 13 26. From Edward Cardwell. A private advice on the appointment of a Royal Commission and their departure for Jamaica. Colonial Office. With unstamped envelope. 8 volumes. 8 pages. (last 3 blank). January 1, 1866. 27. From Sir J.A. Clark, expressing confidence in Eyre's conduct throughout the Jamaica Rebellion. Tarland, Aberdeen. With stamped envelope. August 26, 1866. 8 volumes. 8 pages. 28. From Henry Eyre, inviting E.J. Eyre to visit him at Hampton Manor, and giving information about H. Eyre's family. Newark. With stamped envelope. 8 volumes. 8 pages. (last 3 blank). March 31, 1867. 29. From Sir H. Reginald Corbet, expressing the hope that Eyre may be advised to institute proceedings against the "Jamaica Committee". Tarporley. With envelope (postage stamp removed). March 31, 1867. 8 volumes. 8 pages. (last 2 blank).30. From Sir Hardinge Gifford, eulogising Eyre's administration in Jamaica. Chester. With envelope (postage stamp removed). April 2, 1867. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last blank). 31. From Sir J.A. Clark, congratulating Eyre upon the result of a trial. Bagshot Park, Surrey. With stamped envelope. April 5, 1867. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 32. From the Duke of Rutland, expressing his pleasure to have been able "to confer...a favour on one for whom have so great an admiration". Kensington. With envelope (postage stamp removed). July 5, 1867. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last 2 blank). 33. From Col. A.A. Nelson, expressing pleasure at the outcome of Eyre's trial. Paris. This letter is from an envelope that contained a letter (see item 36.) from Col. Nelson dated May 22, 1868. October 5, 1867. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 34. From Sir Hardinge Gifford, thanking Eyre for a photograph and eulogising Eyre's career. Swansea. With envelope (postage stamp removed). March 16, 1868. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last blank). 35. From Wm. A. Spence, eulogising Eyre's administration in Jamaica. Snadwell. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last blank.) Enclosure: Letter written (Dec. 8, 1866) by "a color'd man". (Thomas Rogers) stating his knowledge of a plan for violence in Jamaica. With envelope (postage stamp removed). April 28, 1868. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (pages 2 & 4 blank). ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 4 of 13 36. From Colonel A.A. Nelson, on Eyre's examination in re the Jamaica Rebellion. Cork. With envelope (postage stamp removed). This envelope also contains a letter (see item 33) from Col. Nelson, dated Oct. 5 1867. May 22, 1868. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 37. From John Humphrey, deploring the prosecution instituted.against Eyre in connection with the Jamaica Rebellion, and enclosing a cheque for £300 towards Eyre's defence. Clapham Common. 4v. 4 pages. (last 2 blank). With a private and confidential covering letter of the same date. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last 3 blank). With envelope (postage stamp removed). May 22, 1868. 38. From Lord Overstone, expressing appreciation of the public sympathy and support afforded to Eyre in relation to his prosecution. Carlton Gardens. With envelope (postage stamp removed). May 26, 1868. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last 2 blank). 39. From Lord Blachford consenting to act as godfather to Eyre's son. Rome. With envelope (postage stamp removed). November 17, 1871. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 40. From Sir Hardinge Gifford concerning a legal matter. Portman Square. With envelope (postage stamp removed). April 26 1881. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 41. From Sir Samuel W. Baker, concerning (mainly) the "misadventure" of Eyre's son, and his prospects. Newton Abbot. With envelope (postage stamp removed). April 21, 1882. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 42. From Lewis Eyre on Eyre genealogy. Redcliffe Gardens. No envelope. September 18, 1887. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last 2 blank). 43. From Lewis Eyre, giving an account of his (L. Eyre's) family and mentioning his genealogical interests. Redcliffe Gardens. With stamped envelope. September 25, 1887. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 44. From J.J. (?) Howard on Eyre genealogy. Blackheath. With stamped envelope. October 7, 1887. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last blank). 45. From the Lord Chancellor (Lord Halsbury) eulogising Eyre's career and consenting to act as a legal sponsor for Eyre's son. House of Lords. With stamped envelope. January 3, 1890. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last blank). 46. From the Rev. B.E. Wake (Eyre's nephew) concerning Wake's interest in Eyre genealogy; referring to Australian'trophies' etc. and a case of birds brought to England by Eyre; and offering to return to him a manuscript of Eyre's "Narrative", and a map. Cawood, Selby. With stamped envelope. November 8, 1898. 8 volumes. 6 pages. ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 5 of 13 47. From William Hayes Ackland, expressing a desire for his recently completed novel to be dedicated to Eyre. Washington. With envelope (postage stamp removed). November 11, 1901. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 48. From Mary Anne Male, nee Mapleton (Eyre's cousin), referring to a biographical sketch of Eyre published in "Black and White", and'renewing her aquaintance with him. Clevedon. With envelope (postage stamp removed). November 12, 1901. 8 volumes. 6 pages. Series 2 49. Precis of a letter [original in the Mitchell Library] written to Arthur Legard, mentioning (among many other matters) that he has been just two years in Australia and has succeeded beyond his expectations; his partnership with Murphy; his sheep purchases and pastoral activities; his cottage and garden; and his rare visits to Sydney. Liverpool Plains. January 26, 1835. Foolscap. 2 pages. [Formerly A623]. 50. Precis of a letter [original in the Mitchell Library, vide SAA/A623] written to Arthur Legard, referring to (among many other matters) his removal (in February) of 3,500 sheep a distance of some 400 miles - occupying ten weeks in transit - with a party of fourteen men and two women, two teams of oxen and four horses. Woodlands. A precis of the letter is in possession of the Archives. (A623. August 8, 1835. Foolscap. 2 pages. 51. Precis of a letter Loriginal in the Mitchell Library, vide SAA/A623] written to Isabella Legard, containing an account of his overland journey with cattle from Sydney to Adelaide, 1837-38; mentioning his land purchases in South Australia and his intention to settle in South Australia. Limestone Plains. A precis of the letter is in possession of the Archives. [A623). November 15, 1838. Foolscap. 2 pages. 52. To Sir Charles Adderley, thanking him for his support in re the "Jamaica Case" and referring to his subsequent persecution and prosecution. Bridgewater. June 3, 1872. 8 volumes. 4 pages. Copy. 53. To Sir Charles Adderley, expressing hopes for a government appointment. Bridgewater. July 12, 1872. 8 volumes. 4 pages. Copy. 54. To J.A. Froude (after reading Froude's work on the West Indies), expressing the view that circumstances and evidence connected with the Jamaica Rebellion were not fully before Froude when writing the book; bringing before the historian explanations and observations on the subject; and expressing the wish that his (Eyre's) "character as a man" and his "reputation as a governor may not be misjudged in history". Bingham, Melcombe, Dorchester, Dorset. April 26, 1889. Foolscap. 8 pages. (last 2 blank.) ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 6 of 13 Four Enclosures: "Report of Royal Commissioners". Missing. "Papers. Mr. Eyre (Legal Expenses)". This is titled "Mr. Eyre (Legal Expenses... Copy or Extracts of all Correspondence between Mr. Eyre, Ex-Governor of Jamaica, and the Colonial Office, since the Date of his removal from the Governorship of Jamaica up to the Close of the last Session of Parliament: Also, Copy of Colonial Office and Treasury Correspondence relating to Expenses incurred by Mr. Eyre in respect of Proceedings in Courts of Law to the same Date...Ordered, by The House of Commons, to be printed, 20 February, 1872." Foolscap. Title page and schedule, 6 pages. (page 2 blank). "Papers relating to Mr. Eyre", and the endorsement, 72 pages. Lower part of pages 69-70 excised. "Statement of Mr. Eyre's Case". This is titled "Statement of Mr. Eyre's Case". Two printings of this are present, one Foolscap. 4 pages. (last blank), and the other Foolscap. 8 pages. (last blank). Colophon-both printings: London: Printed by Spottiswoode and Co. New-Street Square and Parliament Street. The 4 page printings states Eyre's case for a pension, followed by a "Short Summary of Mr. Eyre's Services" [1841-66]. Pen marked at top left of p.1- "No12". The 8 page printing is mainly a duplication of the 4 page printing but followed by "References to a few of many Opinions or Testimonials as to Mr. Eyre's zeal and ability...from...1841, down to the time of his quitting Jamaica in 1866..." Pages 1-3 marked in blue pencil. "Extracts from Sir H. Taylor's Autobiography". Foolscap. 12 pages. (last 2 blank). Pen marked at top left of p. 1. - "No. 13". 55. To the Rev. John Blacket, acknowledging Mr. Blacket's gift of a copy of his book "A South Australian Romance", and recalling some of his experiences in South Australia. Copy. Cutting from "The Advertiser" (Adelaide), March 2, 1901. 8" single col. January 23, 1901. 56. To Arthur Mee, thanking him for the "generous" use in "Black and White" of information supplied by Eyre concerning the Jamaica Rebellion, and making further observations on the subject. Tavistock. October 25, 1901. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (Because of the sequence of continuous listing across Series 1-7, the following 14 letters use a number system to follow on from No.89 in Series 7). Numbers 90-103 available on Open Access Microfilm Eyre's letters to Edward Bate Scott 90. Search for lost horses, Moorundie, September 23, ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 7 of 13 91. Doubts regarding his movements, July 6, 1841 92. [Fragment] Small hopes of rescuing Dutton's party, September 1842 93. [Three parts] About to lead an expedition in Eyre's Peninsula in search of C.C. Dutton's party. - The Murray in flood. - Instructions regarding work at Moorundie during his absence, September 30, 1842. 94. Supply of stores, January 1844 95. Doubt regarding his movements, Adelaide, June 1844 96. Speculates as to his future movements, August 1844 97. Hopes that E.B. Scott will succeed him at Moorundie. - Collecting birds to take to England, Moorundie, November 1, 1844 98. Collecting native weapons etc. to take to England. - Appointment of his successor at Moorundie. - Offends Gov. Grey. - Anxiety to leave S.A. and secure a change of employment. - Annoyances suffered by him at Moorundie. - Disappointment at not having the opportunity of leading an expedition from Sydney to Port Essington. - Withdrawal of troops from Moorundie, Adelaide, November 22, 1844. 99. Nation appointed to take charge at Moorundie. - Taking two natives to England. -Dislike of Adelaide. - Distrusts Grey and thinks he has offended him. - Collecting native weapons and implements for England, Adelaide, November 30, 1844. Open Access microfilm 100. Anxiety to procure parrots etc. to take to England, December 6, 1844 101. Collecting birds, native weapons etc. to take to England. - His dislike of Adelaide. - Endeavours to have an understanding with Gov. Grey. - Dinner in his honour at Government House. - About to sail by the 'Symmetry', Adelaide, December 8, 1844. 102. At sea nearing the Cape of Good Hope on the voyage to England. -Disappointment at not hearing from Sir George Gipps. - Progress of his book. -Two native boys accompany him to England. - Gouger's bad health, February 16, 1845. 103. Arrival at Sydney en route to New Zealand. - Studies blue books and the Maori language for ten or eleven hours daily. - Progress made in England by one of his native protégés. - Appointment in England of a Mr Lang to take charge at Moorundie. - His earlier hopes for an appointment in Cape Colony. - His appointment as Lieutenant Governor of New Zealand. - State of affairs in New Zealand. - His affection for South Australia. ship "Glentanner", Sydney, June 17, 1847. ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 8 of 13 Series 3 57. "Memorandum relative to the accompanying Documents". 1856-57. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last blank). Documents mentioned in the memorandum:-"Letters marked 1, 2, 3, and 4" These comprise:- 1. Testimonial, dated May 9, 1856, from C. Campbell, recommending Eyre for appointment to a governorship in Victoria, South Australia or New Zealand. Bournemouth. Copy. With annotations by Eyre. 2. Testimonial, dated May 14 [1856?] from Joseph Hawdon, supporting C. Campbell's recommendation. Bangala, Victoria. Copy. with annotations by Eyre. 3. Testimonial, dated May 22 [1856?] from Llort Stokes, stating the desire that existed in New Zealand for Eyre to succeed Sir George Grey as Governor of New Zealand. Cavendish Square. Copy. With annotations by Eyre. 4. Testimonial (undated) from Colonel George Gawler, recommending Eyre for appointment to "A high Cononial Office". Copy. With annotations by Eyre. 8 volumes. 2 pages. (last blank). "Letter No. 5" Admiral E. Hawker, May 15, 1857, to Sir George Grey (Colonial Office) recommending the appointment of Eyre as Governor of South Australia should a vacancy occur. Cavendish Square. Copy. 8 volumes. 4 pages. "Letter No. 6" Sir George Grey (Colonial Office) in reply to Admiral Hawker, stating that he would forward Hawker's recommendation to Mr. Labouchere. Missing. "Paper marked 81/2 since" Opinion of Eyre entertained by Sir George Grey (Governor of New Zealand) and Earl Grey (Viscount Howick). Missing. "Letter No. 9" Sir Wm. Colebrooke to Eyre, Oct. 15, 1855, thanking Eyre for his efficient administration of the government of St. Vincent. Barbados. Foolscap. 2 pages. Copy. "Letter No. 10" Sir Francis Hincks to Eyre, Apr. 16, 1856, consenting to transmit to the Secretary of State Eyre's letter of Apr. 9, 1856, concerning his services and claims for promotion, and confirming Sir Wm. Colebrooke's favourable opinion of Eyre. Barbados. Foolscap. 2 pages. (endorsement only on p.2). "Printed Paper No. 11" ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 9 of 13 Reply of the House of Assembly (St. Vincent) to Eyre's address at the Opening of the Legislature, Jan. 1857. Printed. 4 to. 2 pages. (p.2 blank). "Printed Paper No. 12" Eyre's message to the Legislative Council (St. Vincent) announcing his intended departure from the colony on leave of absence, with the Council's reply. Jan. 13, 1857. Printed. 4 to. 2 pages. (last blank). "Printed Paper No. 13" Reply of the House of Assembly (St. Vincent) to Eyre's message announcing his intended departure from the colony on leave of absence. Feb. 10, 1857. Printed. 4 to. 2 pages. (last blank). "Printed Paper No. 14" Address of the clergy to Eyre, Jan. 27, 1857, upon his departure from St. Vincent on leave of absence. With Eyre's reply, Feb. 4, 1857. Printed. 4 to. 2 pages. (MS. endorsement only on p. 2, viz. - "Letters & Addresses in testimony of E. Eyre's services and character"). Series 4 58. Eyre's Expedition 1840-41. Document recording the presentation to Eyre of a flag (intended for planting in the centre of Australia) made by Susanna and Jane Hindmarsh, Fanny Conway and Julia Gawler. With list of subscribers (147) to the expedition. One parchment sheet 23" x 142" (original). 01/4-ITS [Photoprint copy 18" x 11"]. Back blank. Outsize 6.59. Certificate of baptism of E. J. Eyre (Aug. 17, 1815), issued by the Rector of Whipsnade, Jan. 15, 1847. Each 6" x 722, and endorsed on back. January 15, 1847. 60. Certificate of E. J. Eyre's marriage on Apr. 3, 1850 at St. John's College Chapel, Wellington Parish, New Zealand. Copy. Issued Nov. 4, 1851. Printed with MS. additions. November 4, 1851. 9" x 11". Back blank. ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 10 of 13 Series 5 61. "Memorandum of Services by Lt. Governor Eyre". (1841-1859?). 4 to. 4 pages. (last page endorsement only). 62. "the Antigua Weekly Times", newspaper. St. John's. 20" x 14.5”. Electrostatic copy, original not held. February 18, 1860. 4 pages. ( pages 1 and 4 blank). 63. "The Antigua Weekly Times", newspaper. St. John's. 20" x 14.5". 4 pages. MS. endorsement in margin of p. 2 - "Infantry Militia address to Lt. Gov. Eyre, April, 1860. With editorial remarks". Electrostatic copy, original not held. April 7, 1860. 64. "Jamaica. Draft of a Commission to be passed under the Great Seal appointing Edward John Eyre, Esquire, to be Captain-General and Governor-in-chief in and over the Island of Jamaica and the territories depending thereon". Foolscap. Printed. 8 pages. (p. 7 blank; p. 8 endorsement, with date only). MS. endorsement on p.1 - "Letters Patent Dated 29 July 1864. July 9, 1864. 65. "Jamaica. Draft of Instructions under the Royal Sign-Manual to Edward John Eyre, Esquire, as Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief in and over the Island of Jamaica and the Territories depending thereon. Foolscap. Printed. 14 pages. (p. 14 - endorsement, with date, only). MS. endorsement on p.1 - "Dated 29 July 1864". July 9, 1864 66. "The Insurrection in Jamaica". An account by "H.R." Printed. 8 volumes. 8 pages. Not dated. Uncut. Unstitched. Colophon: Richard Barrett, Printer, 13 Mark Lane. 67. "The Eyre Defence and Aid Fund". List of officers and committee. 1866(?). Foolscap. 6 pages. (3 blank). 68. *"The Eyre Defence and Aid Fund". Printed. 4to. 34 pages. Colophon - London: Printed by the Pelican Printing Company, 8 James Street, Covent Garden. With insert (between pages. 24-25) titled - "Professor Tyndall's reply to the Jamaica Committee". Dated on p. 3, Nov. 7, 1866. Printed. 4to. 4 pages. (last blank). No colophon. *Contents: Introduction; Officers and Committee of the Eyre Defence and Aid Fund, and of the Jamaica Committee; extracts from speeches and documents; remarks by the Eyre Defence Fund Committee; reports of meetings of the Eyre Defence and Aid Fund Committee; correspondence; and subscription list. 69. Parliamentary Paper ( pages. 3-6 only) - "Further correspondence relative to the affairs of Jamaica". Foolscap. Pen marked on pages. 5-6. With envelope endorsed "Sir C. Grant's Evidence of the nature of the Rebellion in Jamaica and of the intention of the Rebels to undertake War". 1866. ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 11 of 13 70. "To His Excellency Edward John Eyre, Esquire" late Governor of Jamaica. Address to Eyre upon his departure from Jamaica. Printed. Broadsheet, reduced (by removal of the lower portion) to 8" x 8". Printed date (14 July) altered by pen to 23 July. Endorsed at bottom "Signed by nearly 2000 persons of all ranks and classes". Endorsed on back "Address from Inhabitants of Kingston on leaving Jamaica 23 July 1866". Electrostatic copy, original not held. July 23, 1866. 71. Letter from Lord Tennyson to the Secretary of "Governor Eyre's Defence Committee, replying to the request of the committee that his name be added to the committee. Copy. No envelope. October, 1866. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 72. Verses, titled "The Jamaica. A fragment. (After Macaulay)". Broadsheet. 82" x 10". Electrostatic copy, original not held. Dated at foot - November, 1866. 73. .AiKD (pseud) to H. Hume, forwarding a contribution to the "Eyre Defence and Aid Fund". 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last 2 blank). Enclosure, dated March 30, 1867: Verses by AiKD "dedicated to the magistrates and citizens of Market Drayton". Foolscap. 2 pages. (These two documents were contained in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Eyre, in the handwriting of Sir Chas. Adderley, and postmarked Bridgewater, July 28, 1875. This envelope contained no other documents). April 5, 1867. 74. Legal document endorsed "In the Queen's Bench 19 July 1867 Bruce v. Eyre. Copy affidavit of Capt. Edenborough. J. Anderson Rose, 11 Salisbury Street, Strand". Foolscap. 14 pages. (p. 13 blank). 75. Legal document endorsed "In the Queen's Bench 5 August 1867 Bruce v. Eyre. Copy Examination of Capt. Edenborough fo. 77. J. Anderson Rose, 11 Salisbury Street, Strand". Foolscap. 22 pages. Outsize 6. August 5, 1867. 76. Form of petition prepared for signatures and presentation to the House of Commons on behalf of Eyre. Printed. 15" x 94". 4 pages. (last blank except for an endorsement -"Petition drawn up by Thomas Carlyle February 1868"). Electrostatic copy, original not held. 77. Address to Eyre from the Bradford Working Men's Conservative Association, recording a protest against the denunciation of Eyre's administration in Jamaica, and eulogising Eyres conduct. One parchment sheet. 172" x 13Z". (original). [Photoprint copy 14" x 11"]. Endorsement on back. undated. ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 12 of 13 Series 6 78. Obituary of Commander Brand (a figure in the Jamaica Rebellion; died June 1901), followed by a biographical sketch of Eyre reprinted from the "St. James Gazette Headed - "About Governor Eyre. The Morant Bay trouble recalled". Cutting from a Jamaica newspaper. 1901. 14" single col. 79. Obituary of Eyre. Cutting from "The Daily Telegraph", December 3, 1901. 152" single col. 80. "Short Summary of the late Mr. Edward John Eyre's Services". (1841-66). Printed. Foolscap. 4 pages. (last blank). n.d. No colophon. Pen marked on top left hand corner of p.1 - "No. 11". Dec. (?), 1901. 81. Biographical sketch of Eyre, titled "Great Australian Explorer. Grave at Whitchurch, Tavistock. (By Rev. Alexander Sharp, M.A.)". Reprinted from "The Western Morning News", Jan. 30, 1928. Broadsheet. Foolscap. With brief MS. endorsements on front and back. Electrostatic copy, original not held. Jan. 30, 1928. Series 7 82. From Chas. Wolff Eyre, referring to his gift of plate to Mrs. Eyre, and mentioning family matters. Hooton-Roberts. This letter was found in an envelope containing a letter dated August 26, 1859, from Chas. Wolff Eyre to E.J. Eyre (see item 8). April 4, 1851. 8 volumes. 2 pages. 83. From C.J. Eyre, on family matters. Thorp Arch. With envelope addressed to E.J. Eyre (postage stamp removed. November 23, 1858(?). 8 volumes. 8 pages. 84. Envelope (stamped) addressed to Mrs. Eyre in the handwriting of Sir Chas. Adderly. Post marked "Bridgewater". This envelope contained (only) the documents listed under item 73. July 28, 1875. 85. From Sir Samuel W. Baker, agreeing to use his influence to secure a banking appointment for her son. Newton Abbot. With stamped envelope. April 14, 1882. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last blank). 86. From Mary S. Ormond (Mrs. Eyre's cousin) on genealogical matters. With envelope (postage stamp removed). July 27, 1893. (Year vide postmark). 8 volumes. 14 pages. (2 missing). 87. From the Rev. B.E. Wake (Mrs. Eyre's nephew), expressing his sympathy on the death of her husband. Selby. With stamped envelope. December 5, 1901. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last blank) ________________________________________________________________________ PRG 177/1-7 Special lists Page 13 of 13 88. From the Lord Chancellor (Lord Halsbury) conveying his sympathy on the death of her husband, eulogising his career, and expressing hope for the provision of aid for her. House of Lords. With envelope. January 27, 1902. 8 volumes. 4 pages. 89. From the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain, concerning her eligibility for a government grant. Prince's Gardens. No envelope. February 11, 1902. 8 volumes. 4 pages. (last 2 blank). Note: The item listing for series 1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7 has been copied directly from a contents listing compiled at the time of acquisition. For this reason the numbering is continuous across the different series. However, some minor changes were made: the original items 58, 59, 60, 61, and 62 have been included in the series list and are now series 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 respectively. Thus item numbers from 58 onwards are now 4 less than on the original list. (e.g. item 60 was originally item 64).