Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott Reference: MS176 1/15/2015
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott MS176 Correspondence sent to Sir Richard Wallace and Sir John Murray-Scott Correspondence addressed to Sir and Sir John Murray Scott. The letters are concise and primarily concern forthcoming engagements; fundraising and donations to specific organisations, such as The Jockey Club; and discussions relating to works of art. Most letters are written in English although some are in French and German. The collection also includes a photograph of Sir John Murray-Scott with his nephew, Ian Scott. The majority of letters were written by members of the British Royal Family including six of Queen Victoria's nine children: Princess Helena Victoria (Princess Christian); Princess Victoria, The Crown Princess of Prussia; Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany; Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Albert, Prince of Wales [the future Edward VII]; and Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught. Other correspondents include Empress Eugenie of France [the wife of Napoleon III]; The Grand Duke of Baden; Princess Mary Adelaide [the mother of the future Queen Mary, consort of George V]; Sir Francis Knollys; Prince Louis of Battenberg; Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany; Emma Albani; and Edward Laneer. The collection also includes two signatures of Queen Victoria. Administrative history: Sir Richard Wallace (21 June 1818-20 July 1890), Baronet, philanthropist and art collector. Wallace was the illegitimate son of the 4th Marquess of Hertford and Mrs Agnes Jackson and was raised in Paris. He worked as secretary to his father and on the death of the 4th Marquess in 1870 Wallace inherited his father's art collection. In recognition of his charitable works and gifts to humanitarian causes while Paris was besieged by the Prussians (1870-1871) Wallace was 1866-1907 1
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott made a Baronet in 1871. He married his mistress, Julie Castelnau, the mother of his thirty-year-old son, Edmond Richard and in 1872 he took up residence in London in Hertford House, bringing with him from Paris many of his finest works of art. He also established his right to the Hertford Irish estates in Lisburn and was a Conservative MP for that constituency from 1873 to 1885; he gave the town a public park, known as Wallace Park, and built Castle House as his Lisburn residence. On his death he left all his estate to Lady Wallace, who continued to live in Hertford House. On her death in 1897 she bequeathed the contents of Hertford House to the nation as the Wallace Collection and Hertford House itself became a museum in 1900. Sir John Murray Scott (1847-17 January 1912), Baronet, was born at Bolougnesur-Mer in 1847, was educated at Marlborough College, at Paris, and in Germany, and was called to the Bar in 1869. From 1871 to 1890 he acted as private secretary to Sir. After the death of Sir he acted as principal advisor to Lady Wallace until her death in 1897. He was bequeathed properties and a considerable collection of art works by Lady Wallace. Whilst most of the finest pictures in the Wallace Collection had been brought to Hertford House, the other properties housed collections. After his death works of art from his collection were sold and so items formerly belonging to Sir can now be found in museums and private collections throughout America and Europe. Arrangement: The letters have been inserted into a fascicule and are not in chronological order. 35 items 2
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott Access conditions: Access to all registered researchers. Notes: Formerly known as 'The Cardew Collection' Copyright: Permission to make any published use of any material from the collection must be sought in advance in writing from the Director of Special Collections (email: specialcollections@bham.ac.uk). Identification of copyright holders of unpublished material is often difficult. Special Collections will assist where possible with identifying copyright owners, but responsibility for ensuring copyright clearance rests with the user of the material. Language: English French German Custodial history: These papers were inherited by Dr M. H. Cardew, lecturer School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, and his brother, K. H. F. Cardew. Sir John Murray Scott was their mother's uncle. Acquisition: Gifted in January 1993. Archival notes: Papers arranged and described by Margaret Roper, October 2014, in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description (ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; and in-house cataloguing guidelines. MS176/1 Letter from Princess Christian [Helena Victoria] to Sir Letter written from Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Park dated 3 June. Princess Christian [Helena Victoria] requests a charitable donation from Sir to help fund the extension of the building at The Princess Helena College, formerly called the Adult Orphan Institution, in Regent's Park. 3
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott MS176/2 MS176/3 MS176/4 Letter from Princess Christian [Helena Victoria] to Sir Letter written from Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Park dated 9 June. Princess Christian [Helena Victoria] thanks Sir for his 'quick response' and 'generous donation' to her appeal for funds for her college [The Princess Helena College in Regent's Park] and hopes he has recovered from his recent indisposition. Letter from the Crown Prince and Princess of Germany and Prussia [Frederich III and Victoria] to Sir Richard Wallace Letter written from Berlin, dated 27 January 1883. The Crown Prince and Princess of Germany and Prussia [Frederich III and Victoria] thank Sir for their wedding gift of a French glass objet d'art. Letter from Prince Leopold to Sir Richard Wallace Letter written from Claremont, dated 10 November. Request from Prince Leopold to Sir to take a position on the Finance and Executive Committee of the Windsor Tapestry Works. Other members of the committee are to be the Duke of Westminster and W. Alfred Morrison. Prince Leopold has pledged 2,000 to a guarantee fund and asks Sir Richard to do the same. 1883 4
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott MS176/5 MS176/6 MS176/7 Letter from Prince Leopold to Sir Richard Wallace Letter written from Neuse Pala is Darmstadt, dated 26 November. Prince Leopold thanks Sir Richard Wallace for agreeing to a position on the committee of the [Windsor] Tapestry Works and the guarantee of the sum requested [ 2,000]. Prince Leopold states that W. Morrison has also accepted a position on the committee but he has not yet heard from the Duke of Westminster. Letter from Prince Leopold to Sir Richard Wallace Letter written from Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Park dated 28 January 1880. Inviting Sir to visit Prince Leopold at Claremont from 6 to 9 February. The Duke of Connaught [Prince Arthur] and his wife [Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia] will also be visiting. Letter from Prince Leopold to Sir Richard Wallace #Letter written from Claremont, dated 1 February 1880. Prince Leopold expresses regret that Sir could not accept his invitation. Prince Leopold states he has 'also been laid up with rheumatism since Friday'. 1880 1880 5
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott MS176/8 MS176/9 MS176/10 MS176/11 Letter from Prince Alfred [Duke of Edinburgh] to Sir Letter written from Clarence House, St. James, dated 30 June. Letter from Prince Alfred thanking Sir Richard Wallace for his gift of a Venetian glass lamp and ads that it will be an interesting addition to his collection of glass. Letter from Albert Edward, Prince of Wales [future King Edward VII] to Sir Letter written from Marlborough House, dated 22 July. Prince Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, on behalf of the Rous Memorial Committee of the Jockey Club thanking Sir for his generous donation to the Jockey Club. Letter from Albert Edward, Prince of Wales [future King Edward VII] to Sir Letter dated 2 July. Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales, to Sir regarding the Rous Memorial of the Jockey Club and inviting him to breakfast. Letter from Prince Arthur [Duke of Connaught and Strathearn] to Sir Richard Wallace Letter written from Buckingham Palace, dated 5 July. Letter from Prince Arthur [Duke of Connaught and Strathearn] to Sir confirming that the Prince and the 6
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott Duchess [Princess Lousie Margaret of Prussia] will be visiting Sir Richard's house. MS176/12 MS176/13 MS176/14 Letter from Prince Arthur [Duke of Connaught and Strathearn] to Sir Richard Wallace Letter written from Bagshot Park, Surrey, dated 26 Jan 1880. Prince Albert requesting if he may bring his sister-inlaw Princess Henry of the Netherlands to 'show her over' Sir Richard's home Hertford House. Letter from Empress Eugenie of France Letter written from Farnborough, dated 31 December 1900. New Year's greeting card to unnamed recipient [presumably Sir John Murray Scott]. Written in French. Language: French Letter from [Sir John Murray-Scott] to Sir Letter written from Buckingham Palace. Confirming that The Grand Duke of Baden accepts Sir Wallace's invitation to breakfast. 1880 1900 [late 19th century] 7
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott MS176/15 MS176/16 MS176/17 Letter from Princess Mary Adelaide to Sir Letter written from Kensington Palace, dated 11 July. Princess Mary Adelaide requesting Sir Richard to vote for the election of an orphan, Walter Henry Adams, to the Orphan Working School which is amalgamated with The Alexandra Orphanage. Written on election notification for Frank Charles Adams and Walter Henry Adams. Unsigned pencil written note in another hand on the back addressed to 'Madam' regretting that 'my votes have been given away' but assuring the votes in favour of the orphan for the following January. Letter from Princess Mary Adelaide to Sir Letter written from Kensington Palace, dated 6 March 1881. Invitation from Princess Mary Adelaide to Sir Richard Wallace to attend a fundraising dinner for the Princess Mary Adelaide's 'village houses for little girls' located at Addlestone. Letter from Princess Mary Adelaide to Sir Letter written from Kensington Palace, dated 16 June 1882. A request from Princess Mary Adelaide to Sir Richard Wallace to patronise her charity flower stall at the Bazaar at the Conservatory of the Horticultural Gardens London. 1881 1882 8
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott MS176/18 MS176/19 MS176/20 MS176/21 Letter from Princess Mary Adelaide to Sir Written from Kensington Palace, dated 20 June 1882. Letter from Princess Mary Adelaide thanking Sir for his generous contribution to her stall at the Bazaar and for his kindness about 'my Village Homes' [village homes for girls in Addlestone]. Signature of Queen Victoria Undated signature of Queen Victoria cut off from a formal document dispensing with investiture. Signature of Queen Victoria Undated signature of Queen Victoria cut off a formal document. Letter from Francis Knollys [1st Viscount Knollys] to Sir Letter written from Marlborough House, Pall Mall, dated 16 October 1878. Francis Knollys thanking Sir Richard for the cheque for 6300 for the Prince of Wales for a picture that the Prince was unable to keep. 1882 [late 19th century] [late 19th century] 1878 9
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott MS176/22 MS176/23 MS176/24 Letter from Prince Louis of Battenberg to Sir Letter dated 27 June 1881 from Prince Louis of Battenberg complimenting Sir Richard on the Wallace collection. Prince Louis also thanks Sir Richard for allowing Dr Jean Paul Richer to produce a description of the works of art in the Wallace collection which belonged to the French monarchy before the Revolution. Written in French. Language: French Letter from Lord Chelmsford Letter written from 7 Caton Square, dated 7 July 1871. Letter of commendation for John Murray Scott as a candidate for the position of secretary to the Bishop of London. Language: English Letter from [Charles Meineriz] to [Lady Wallace] Letter dated 8 June 1897. Letter addressed to 'Madame' [Lady Wallace] requesting permission to make an engraving of his father's painting. He describes the painting and includes a small photograph of the painting attached to the back of the letter. Written in French. Language: French 1881 1881 1897 10
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott MS176/25 MS176/26 MS176/27 MS176/28 Letter from [Charles Meineriz] to [Lady Wallace] Letter dated 10 February 1897. Letter addressed to 'Madame' [Lady Wallace] stating he had received a letter from Sir John Murray Scott in regard to his request to create an engraving of his father's painting. Written in French. Language: French Letter from [Charles Meineriz] to[sir John Murray Scott] Letter dated 10 February 1897. Addressed to 'Monsieur' [Sir John Murray Scott] requesting permission to produce an etching of his father's painting. Written in French. Language: French Letter from Sir Edwin Lanseer to 'Coleman' Letter written from St. John's Wood Road, dated 7 May 1866. Letter from Edwin Lanseer (English painter, 1802-1873) to 'Coleman' regarding the display of a painting. Letter from Sir Edwin Lanseer to 'Coleman' Letter dated 9 July 1866. Letter written from Edwin Lanseer (English painter, 1802-1873) to 'Coleman' regarding the display of paintings and includes sketches 1897 1897 1866 1866 11
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott of three paintings to demonstrate his instructions. MS176/29 MS176/30 MS176/31 Letter from Sir Edwin Lanseer to 'Coleman' Letter dated 11 May 1888. Refers to the contents of a note he has received and thanks Coleman for his invitation to spend a day with him and discussion of future works of art. Letter from Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany to Sir John Murray Scott Letter dated 11 November 1907. Official document from Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany conferring the Order of the Red Eagle, Third Class, on Sir John Murray Scott. Written in German. Language: German Letter from Emma Albani to Sir John Murray Scott Letter Witten from Park House, dated 17 March 1907. Requesting a loan 300 from Sir John Murray Scott to help fund the preliminary expenses for her planned tour of Australia, New Zealand and India. 1866 1907 1907 12
Correspondence sent to Sir and Sir John Murray-Scott MS176/32 MS176/33 MS176/34 MS176/35 Letter from Emma Albani to Sir John Murray Scott Letter written from Park House, dated 20 March 1907. Regretting that Sir John Murray Scott was unable to assist with her request for money [for expenses for her planned tour of Australia, New Zealand and India] but thanks him for his consideration. Letter from Sir to the Prince of Wales [Prince Albert Edward] Letter dated 29 July 1877. Draft by Sir, in Sir John Murray Scott's hand, to the Prince of Wales [Prince Albert Edward] thanking him for accepting the site offered for the Rous Memorial and for the portraits the Prince sent to him. Letter fragment with signature of Sir Undated fragment of letter with the signature of Sir. Photograph of Sir John Murray Scott Photograph of Sir John Murray Scott with his nephew Ian Scott. 1907 1877 [late 19th century] [c 1910] 13