Nicolaas Beets (13 September 1814-1903). Two items: (1) Letter in pen and ink,

dated "Utrecht 25 sept. 1894", addressed to "Hoogedelgestrenge Heer" [= J. Heemskerk], bifolium of squared paper with 3 written pages, gracefully signed "Nicolaas Beets", 21 x 13.5 cm.

From the archive of the Van Heemskerk family, see the following number. And see also lot 742. Considering that provenance and the contents the letter has to be addressed to Mr. Dr. J. Heemskerk (1818-1897) Azn., three times Minister of the Interior ("in leeftijd weinig van den mijnen verschillende" and with "eervollen loopbaan als staatsman en geleerde"). Personal letter, in which Beets with enormous ceremony shows his appreciation for the recipient, after the letter had sent him a letter on 12 September in honour of his 80th birthday (the 13th). Beets writes that he himself would still like to enjoy a number of years of activity (as the recipient had wished him). He briefly addresses a mentioned memory of Prince Henry before concluding in an extremely polite manner. (2) "Tachtigste verjaardag. 13 September 1894". Letterpress occasional poem by Beets, printed by Stoomdrukkerij "De Industrie", J. van Druten, (1894), bifolium, 21 x 13.5 cm. (minor tears/ folds).