DUKE (ARTHUR WELLESLEY) OF WELLINGTON (GREAT BRITIAN) - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER 09/21/1835 - HFSID 322794
Sale Price $675.00
Reg. $800.00
DUKE OF WELLINGTON
Letter in third person from the Duke, relaying information on his
possession of several notes from a Mr. Sener
Third person autograph letter, 3 pages (integral leaf), 4½x7¼.
September 21, 1835. In part: "The Duke of Wellington presents his compl'ts to
Mrs. Huntley. When Mr. Sener died, Mrs. Huntley having possession of his papers,
suggested that some of them were of importance to the public interests; the Duke
being the Secretary of State. She gave to the Duke those which she thought were
of importance". Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) joined the British Army
as an ensign in 1787, rising through the ranks to Field Marshal and winning
victories in battles of the Napoleonic Wars from India to Spain. Honored with
the title Duke of Wellington in 1814, he commanded the British Army which
defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo (1815). He was Prime Minister
from 1828 to 1830, and again briefly in 1834. "The Iron Duke" was an
arch-conservative who feared revolution and opposition the Reform Act of 1832,
which widened the suffrage. He did, however, support Catholic emancipation,
guiding that legislation through Parliament despite the opposition of many
members of his own Tory Party. He remained Commander in Chief of the British
Army until his death. His older brother, Richard Wellesley (1760-1842),
became Viscount Wellesley in 1781. The brothers were political rivals, Richard
serving in Cabinets of the Whig Party, including the Ministry of Earl Grey, who
had replaced Wellington in office and pushed through the Reform Act. The
King mentioned in the letter was King William IV, third son of George
III, who reigned from 1830 until his death in 1837. He was preceded by George IV
and followed by Queen Victoria. Multiple folds. Light surface creases. Corners
lightly worn. Toned. Stray ink marks and stains throughout. Otherwise, fine
condition.
Following offer submission users will be contacted at their account email address within 48 hours. Our response will be to accept your offer, decline your offer or send you a final counteroffer. All offers can be viewed from within the "Offer Review" area of your HistoryForSale account. Please review the Make Offer Terms prior to making an offer.
If you have not received an offer acceptance or counter-offer email within 24-hours please check your spam/junk email folder.