WELLINGTON
(Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)
Fine early Autograph Letter marked “Private”, Signed ‘Arthur Wellesley' to John BAGWELL
(1751-1816, MP for the pre-Union Constituency of Tipperary and Colonel of the Tipperary Militia) saying he is “much concerned to hear that the Collector of ? of Clonmel takes part against you in your Election, as he must know as well as we do that his interference is illegal. It has been our wish to avoid to dismiss any ? from his situation & although you have every claim & the commendation of Govt you have not pressed that this gentleman should be removed till it would be in our power to provide for him as he ought to be. But I cannot allow him to make an illegal use of the influence of his office to prejudice you in your Election & if you should find that he perseveres in this conduct, I must request you to apprize me of it that steps may be taken to put a stop to such practice...”, 2 sides 4to., Dublin Castle, 14th May
Item Date:
1807
Stock No:
43580
£475
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WELLINGTON SENDS THANKS FOR THE GIFT OF A HORSE A YEAR BEFORE WATERLOO
WELLINGTON
(Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed “Wellington” to Colonel William BAGWELL
(1776-1826, Irish Tory politician) sending his “thanks for your beautiful horse which I rode yesterday. I assure you that I am very sensible of the kindness which has caused you to present him to me; and although I believe I shall have no opportunity of riding him in a field of battle I am not the less grateful for him...”, 2 sides 8vo., London, 16th July
Item Date:
1814
Stock No:
43579
£325
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WELLINGTON
(Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)
Incomplete Autograph Letter with the last page and signature removed to the Right Honorable William BAGWELL
(1776-1826, Irish Tory politician) in Cromwell in Ireland, saying he has received his letter “regarding Major Bagwell. I had already informed Major Bagwell that I... don’t have it in my power to comply with his wishes. The reasons are that there are above one hundred applications already upon my list from Officers wounded and whose Services deserve for me ever consideration and attention and respecting whose claims I cannot entertain a doubt. It is really very painful that I find myself under the necessity of giving you the same answer...”, 2 sides 8vo., London,
Item Date:
1824
Stock No:
43578
£175
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WELLINGTON
(Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)
Autograph Letter signed "Wellington" to an unnamed correspondent
saying that he understands "that I am to be with you tomorrow morning the 9th at nine o'clock, Yours most faithfully", 1 side 8vo., London, 8th July
Item Date:
1821
Stock No:
41366
£175
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WELLINGTON
(Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)
Autograph Letter in the third person to the Duchess of KENT,
(1786-1861, Queen Victoria's mother), saying he "presents His Duty to Your Royal Highness, He sends Your Royal Highness a large Flacon filled with the Mixture for Your Royal Highness Eyes", adding "If your Royal Highness will send him the other one, He will have it filled and returned to Your Royal Highness", ending "Which is entrusted to Your Royal Highness by Your Royal Highness most devoted Servant", 1 side 8vo., London, 10th November 'Morning',
(Transcription)
London Nov 10th 1849 Morning
Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington presents His Duty to Your Royal Highness.
He sends Your Royal Highness a large Flacon filled with the Mixture for Your Royal Highness Eyes. If your Royal Highness will send him the other one, He will have it filled and returned to Your Royal Highness.
Which is entrusted to Your Royal Highness by Your Royal Highness most devoted Servant Wellington
Her Royal Highness
The Duchess of Kent
Item Date:
1849
Stock No:
56205
£275
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