Augustus Sharpe

Augustus Sharpe senior was an accountant, and apparently an associate of Louis De Castris back in 1848. They corresponded about matters relating to Byatis and Woden, and we suspect Sharpe may have handled Louis' London affairs. Sharpe married Julia (nee ) in 1842. They had a son, also called Augustus, in 1852.

Augustus junior died in 1935. His estate was disposed of at his house in North London, at the wishes of his son, Thomas, who lived outside London. Apparently, Augustus junior was an accountant like his father, a recluse, and a collector of taxidermy. His book collection included many books on old religions. We speculate that Augustus junior may have taken over from his father the handling of Louis' London affairs.

Augustus junior was involved with the cult of Byatis, Louis De Castris, and the Cadis Urbi Verae Claves. He owned a bizarre composite taxidermal statue of a female humanoid figure, made of mostly large cat parts, but with hooved feet, labelled "Byatis". He corresponded a great deal with Louis. Three letters of particular interest:


 * 1) A copy of a letter from Augustus Sharpe to Louis De Castris, dated 4 July 1932, says that Augustus has discovered another Byatis "cultist", called Paul Fletcher, from investigations at the Royal Astrological Society. Says that Fletcher claimed to have discovered a great eye nebula that he wanted to name "Byatis", and ranted about it to some length at the society, resulting in his ejection. The nebula looks like the Vesica Piscis, but with an eye at the centre.
 * 2) A letter from Louis De Castris to Augustus Sharpe, dated 2 August 1932, says Louis believes Jack the Ripper was an agent of "Nodens". He says "the book must be found soon" and "the shackled powers of Byatis cannot sustain them forever".
 * 3) A copy of a letter from Augustus Sharpe to Louis De Castris, dated 3 January 1934 (shortly before we were engaged by Johnstone Dives.) This informs Louis of the impending sale of the Cadis, and tells him to come to London.