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Important Historical Autograph Lot: 2 Autograph Letters by Royal State Councillor J. F. van Stralen (1843 & 1848) – Colonial History & the 1848 Revolution with Complete Archival Provenance • Lot Content: An exclusive, closed ensemble consisting of two original handwritten correspondence letters by the Dutch State Councillor and Cabinet Secretary J. F. van Stralen from the mid-19th century. • Condition & Format: Historical laid paper with period folds and clear, expressive ink lines. Biography & Background of the Author: State Councillor Jan Frederik van Stralen Jan Frederik van Stralen was a high-ranking Dutch government official and jurist holding the influential rank of State Councillor (Staatsraad). He operated directly within the inner administrative circle of the Royal Cabinet of King William II (reigning 1840–1849, officially recorded in the documents as Willem Frederik). As a close confidant and cabinet secretary to the monarch, he directed and coordinated official correspondence between the crown, scholars, officers, and provincial authorities. While he lacks a dedicated major biography in modern general encyclopedias, these surviving official records document his pivotal administrative role under King William II. The Documents in Detail & Historical Context: 1. Letter I (July 11, 1843, Het Loo Palace) – Colonial History & Dutch East Indies o Content: Issued at the royal summer palace Het Loo. On behalf of His Majesty, State Councillor van Stralen conveys official royal gratitude for the presentation of a copy of the "Beschrijving van Palembang" (Description of the Palembang region in Sumatra) by Mr. de Sturler. o Historical Context: The 1840s were characterized by an intensive scientific and administrative exploration of the colonial possessions in the Dutch East Indies. King William II personally receiving this work highlights the crown's direct geopolitical and economic interest in the colonies. 2. Letter II (April 2, 1848, Groningen) – The European Revolution and Provincial Cartography o Content: Written in Groningen. It is a formal letter of thanks for receiving printed proof sheets regarding an extremely rare silver print of a finely crafted map of the Province of Groningen. o Historical Context: The year 1848 marks an epochal turning point in Europe and the Netherlands. Under the impact of the February Revolution, King William II was compelled to pave the way for liberal constitutional reform. Notably, local authorities in the north (Groningen) continued parallel intensive efforts in surveying and geography during these turbulent national upheavals in the spring of 1848. Provenance & Archives The lot includes complete and unbroken provenance documentation: • Original Archival Label: Handwritten classification ("J.W.E. v. Stralen, Staatsraad bij het Kabinet van Z.M. Koning Willem Frederik, 1843/1848, 2 Briefen"). • Gallery Provenance: The original label of the renowned art and antique firm St. Lucas Society (Lange Voorhout 53a, 's-Gravenhage / The Hague) complete with collection stamp number ("47"), flawlessly confirming the authenticity and museum-grade status of this ensemble. ANHANG: Transkriptionen und Übersetzungen Brief 1 (11. Juli 1843) • Niederländisches Original (Transkription): o Het Loo den 11 Juli 1843. o Welldel Heer! o De Koning Willem Frederik hat met genoegen ontvangen, en met welgevallen aangenomen, het bij uwen brief van den 6 dezer aangeboden exemplaar van de beschrijving van Palembang door den Heer de Sturler. o Op last van Z. M., heb ik de eer UWE. voor die aanbieding, waaraan Hoogstdeselve gevoelig is, Uwe: van Z. M.s erkentelijkheid te verzekeren, terwijl ik mij met alle achting noeme, o Welldel Heer, o UWE: dienstwillige dienaar, o J. F. van Stralen. o Staatsraad, werkzaam bij het Kabinet van Z. M. den Koning Willem Frederik. • Deutsche Übersetzung: o Het Loo, den 11. Juli 1843. o Hochgeschätzter Herr! o Königlich Wilhelm Frederik hat das mit Ihrem Brief vom 6. dieses Monats angebotene Exemplar der Beschreibung von Palembang durch Herrn de Sturler mit Vergnügen empfangen und wohlwollend angenommen. o Im Auftrag Seiner Majestät habe ich die Ehre, Ihnen für diese Darbringung, deren Höchstderselbe sich bewusst ist, die Anerkennung Seiner Majestät zu versichern, während ich mich mit aller Achtung nenne, o Hochgeschätzter Herr, o Ihr ergebener Diener, o J. F. van Stralen. o Staatsrat, tätig im Kabinett Seiner Majestät des Königs Wilhelm Frederik. • English Translation: o Het Loo, July 11, 1843. o Highly Esteemed Sir! o King William Frederik has received with pleasure and graciously accepted the copy of the description of Palembang by Mr. de Sturler offered in your letter of the 6th of this month. o By order of H.M., I have the honor to assure you of H.M.'s gratitude for this offering, which His Highest Self deeply appreciates, while I remain with all respect, o Highly Esteemed Sir, o Your obedient servant, o J. F. van Stralen. o State Councillor, working at the Cabinet of H.M. King William Frederik. Brief 2 (2. April 1848) • Niederländisches Original (Transkription): o Groningen 2 April 1848. o Welldelr. Heer! o Met uw. geerde letteren van gisteren ontving ik ten genhenke een afdruk in zilver van een zeer fraai bewerkte kaart van de Provincie Groningen, welke deze dagen over zal worden uitgegeven. o Daar my deselve wordt offered als een blijk van achting en de verzekering dier gevoelens mij hoogst aangenaam is, betuig ik uw. voor deze vriendschelijkheid mynen welmeynenden dank; terwijl ik de eer heb my met de meeste hoogachting te noemen, o UWE: D.W. Dienaar, o J. W. C. van Stralen. • Deutsche Übersetzung: o Groningen, 2. April 1848. o Hochgeschätzter Herr! o Mit Ihrem geschätzten Schreiben von gestern erhielt ich zur Erinnerung einen Silberabdruck einer sehr fein gearbeiteten Karte der Provinz Groningen, die in diesen Tagen herausgegeben wird. o Da mir dieselbe als Zeichen der Achtung dargeboten wird und die Versicherung jener Gefühle mir äußerst angenehm ist, bekzeuge ich Ihnen für diese Freundlichkeit meinen wohlmeinenden Dank, während ich die Ehre habe, mich mit der größten Hochachtung zu nennen, o Ihr ergebener Diener, o J. W. C. van Stralen. • English Translation: o Groningen, April 2, 1848. o Highly Esteemed Sir! o With your valued letter of yesterday, I received as a keepsake a silver impression of a very finely crafted map of the Province of Groningen, which is to be published in these coming days. o Since the same is offered to me as a token of esteem and the assurance of those sentiments is highly pleasing to me, I express to you my well-meaning thanks for this friendliness, while I have the honor to call myself with the utmost respect, o Your obedient servant, o J. W. C. van Stralen. #C 176 Look to the pictures!
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