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Coote, General Sir Eyre
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Three letters signed, with related material,
- ink on paper
one letter to John Purling (marked "Duplicate") DISCUSSING THE DANGEROUS POLITICAL SITUATION JUST BEFORE THE OUTBREAK OF THE SECOND MYSORE WAR ("...It is most certain, that the Marattas have united all their jarring Interests, and even formed an Alliance with Hyder Ally for the purpose of annoying us...") and criticising Warren Hastings, 12 pages, folio, Lucknow, 29 January 1780; the other two to the lawyer John Thomas Batt on his legal affairs, 4 pages, 4to, Wrest Park and Lucknow, 11 December 1775 and 15 November 1782; [with:] 10 letters by Lady Coote to Batt (including one duplicate) on personal, legal and financial matters, 52 pages, 27 February 1780 to 24 October 1791; [also with:] letter signed by William Banton, under sentence of death, to Lady Coote, imploring her to sign a petition for clemency, Newgate, January 1785; two letters by Purling forwarding Batt letters by Coote, and three further items; 12 of the letters retaining address wrappers or panels (19)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Sir Eyre Coote was one of the greatest British generals in 18th century India, who defeated Hydar Ali (father of Tipu Sultan) at the Battle of Porto Novo in 1781.