Resignation Collection (page 5)

Col R W Schumacher, Transvaal Boy Scouts Association
Illuminated address presented to Colonel R W Schumacher, Commissioner, Transvaal Boy Scouts Association, South Africa, on the occasion of his resignation

Incomings and outgoings on the outbreak of WW1
Incomings and outgoings on the outbreak of the First World War. Top left: Earl Roberts, walking to the House of Commons. Top right: Viscount Morley

ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845). Seventh President of the United States. The Rats Leaving a Falling House. Jackson beneath a toppling Altar of Reform, with rats as Secretary of War John H

Illustration of villus in human small intestine absorbing peptides and amino acids into capillaries

Cartoon of crab, sinking in sand, over-burdened by barnacles on back

OTTO VON BISMARCK (1815-1898). Dropping the Pilot: John Tenniels 1890 cartoon comment on Otto von Bismarcks resignation as Chancellor of Germany in consequence of his disagreement with Kaiser Wilhelm

The Champion, or Evening Advertiser by Capt. Hercules Vinegar of Pall Mall, 1744
XJF867803 The Champion, or Evening Advertiser by Capt. Hercules Vinegar of Pall Mall, 1744 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3630); English

The Night Visit or the Relapse: with the Pranks of Bob Fox the Jugler while Steward
XJF863064 The Night Visit or the Relapse: with the Pranks of Bob Fox the Jugler while Steward to Lady Britannia, display d on a screen, 1742 (engraving) by English School

The Grounds, 1741 (engraving)
XJF863045 The Grounds, 1741 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on reasons to remove Robert Walpole)

Ferdinand of Spain resigning his crown at the dictation of the Emperor Napoleon
XJF323087 Ferdinand of Spain resigning his crown at the dictation of the Emperor Napoleon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinand VII (1784-1833)

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR: Louis Jules Trochu, 12 March 1815 7 October 1896, was a French military leader and politician. He served as President of the Government of National Defense from 4 September 1870

Gobel resigns his episcopal office, 1793, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise
KW245918 Gobel resigns his episcopal office, 1793, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) 1847-62 (litho) by Renaud

Coronation of Pope Celestine V (c. 1215-96) in August 1294 (oil on panel)
XIR183315 Coronation of Pope Celestine V (c.1215-96) in August 1294 (oil on panel) by French School, (16th century); 48x70 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Front page of Le Petit Journal, telling of the resignation of Patrice de MacMahon
XIR1272858 Front page of Le Petit Journal, telling of the resignation of Patrice de MacMahon, 1 February 1879 (newsprint) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Cave of Despair, 1772 (oil on canvas)
XYC169481 The Cave of Despair, 1772 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 61x76 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; American, out of copyright

Adieu at Fontainebleau : Napoleon (1769-1821) says Farewell to Old Guard
KW141852 Adieu at Fontainebleau : Napoleon (1769-1821) says Farewell to Old Guard at Fontainebleau in 1814 (engraving) by English School

Head of a Worker (w / c on paper)
BAL126083 Head of a Worker (w/c on paper) by Meunier, Constantin Emile (1831-1905); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Belgian, out of copyright

Sir William Berkeley Surrendering to the Commissioners of the Commonwealth, illustration
BAL108910 Sir William Berkeley Surrendering to the Commissioners of the Commonwealth, illustration from In Washingtons Day by Woodrow Wilson, pub

SUN YAT-SEN (1866-1925). Chinese statesman and revolutionary leader. The first Chinese Republican cabinet, before Sun Yat-Sen resigned as provisional president, 1912

WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783. Page one of the original manuscript of George Washington s
WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783. Page one of the original manuscript of George Washingtons farewell address to the armies, his last official document as commander-in-chief, 2 November, 1783

BENJAMIN DISRAELI (1804-1881). 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. English statesman and writer. English cartoon, 1847, after Disraeli assumed the Conservative leadership in the House of Commons after

SONS OF LIBERTY BROADSIDE. Broadside issued calling for a meeting of the Sons of Liberty in Boston, to call for the public resignation of stamp agent Andrew Oliver, 17 December 1765

Family group - July 1939
Probably husband, wife and 5 grown up sons, 4 of whom are in Naval uniform, 2 with medals. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18558

Jobs Resignation after receiving the successive blows of unprecedented calamities. circa early 18th century

George Canning (1770-1827) British statesman. On the resignation of Lord Liverpool in 1827 Canning became Prime Minister but died the same year. Hand-coloured engraving

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR: Louis Jules Trochu, 12 March 1815 7 October 1896, was a French military leader and politician. He served as President of the Government of National Defense from 4 September 1870

SPAIN. Madrid. Spain (1923). Resignation of Prime Minister Manuel Garcic Prieto after Primo de Riveras military uprising

South America, Uruguay
Uruguay, Montevideo, Old building in Barrio Centro

(1732-1799). Uniform worn by George Washington when he resigned his commission in 1783
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Uniform worn by George Washington when he resigned his commission in 1783

37th President of the United States. Front page of the New York Daily News, 9 August 1974
RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). 37th President of the United States. Front page of the New York Daily News, 9 August 1974, announcing the resignation of President Richard Nixon following the Watergate

(1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. Washington resigning his commission as commander-in-chief of
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. Washington resigning his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army at Annapolis, Maryland, in 1783

JIMMY CARTER (1924- ). 39th President of the United States. President Carter photographed on 21 September 1977 at the news conference where he announced the resignation of Bert Lance as Director of

CONKLING / PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). I know what you DO want
CONKLING/PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). " I know what you DO want!" American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1881

WASHINGTON: RESIGNATION. George Washington resigning his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Armies at Annapolis, Maryland, 23 December 1783. Steel engraving, 19th century

Letter from Ann Burnet to daughter-in-law Sarah Burnet, resigning her right as his will and power, 2 December 1759 Date: 1759

Resignation. Shepherd with sheep and dog. Date c1859

Churchill leaving Downing Street after 1945 election defeat
Front cover of the ILN featuring Winston Churchill leaving Downing Street for Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to the King after his election defeat of 1945

Government Critics
Its a thankless task stopping a Punch ball - The harder you hit it, the harder it comes back. Cartoon showing the Prime Minister, David Lloyd George

Sir Albert de Rutzen (1831-1913), Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, at the time of his resignation, not long before he died

Laine Resigns
After being defeated on a question of changing the electoral laws, Laine resigns as president of the Assembly, but Louis XVIII refuses to accept his resignation

Resignation the Greatest of all Virtues

1846 / Peel Resigns as Pm
Robert Peel resigns as Prime Minister. His repeal of the Corn Laws had split the Conservative Party, leaving him no option but resignation

Edward II Deposed
Sir William Trufsell and other deputies receiving the resignation of Edward II

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"Moments of Resignation: From Jeeves and Wooster to Titanic's Charles Lightoller" Reflecting on the comical mishaps of Jeeves and Wooster, resignation takes center stage as Bertie finally admits defeat in his sartorial choices. The stoic gaze of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull captures a profound sense of resignation, reflecting the struggles faced by Native Americans during their tumultuous history. John Tenniel's iconic illustration "Dropping the Pilot" portrays Emperor Wilhelm II's reluctant acceptance of Chancellor Bismarck's resignation, marking a turning point in German politics. In an era marked by political turmoil, Hannah Humphrey's satirical print "Integrity retiring from Office. " humorously depicts the departure of moral values from public service in 1801. David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street symbolizes both personal and political transformation as he resigns from his position as Prime Minister after leading Britain through World War I. Disraeli assumes power as Prime Minister in 1868 following William Gladstone's resignation, showcasing how leadership changes shape nations' destinies throughout history. As one of RMS Titanic's officers, Charles Lightoller faces a momentous decision when he resigns himself to fate while ensuring others' safety during the tragic sinking in 1912. Amidst the chaos and suffering of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), poignant graffiti reads "Este dolor no, " expressing a collective feeling towards pain and loss. Henry John Temple hands Queen Victoria his resignation with grace and dignity, embodying principles that transcend power dynamics during times of transition in British governance. James Callaghan stands outside Number 10 Downing Street after losing power as Labour politician; his expression reveals mixed emotions but also hints at resilience amidst political setbacks.