DESBOROUGH (William Henry Grenfell, K.G., 1855-1945, 1st and last Baron, Cross Channel Oarsman, Swimmer who swam Niagara Falls)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Sir', saying that he does "not think it is much use insuring the picture - as the picture itself is the thing I want ... I am sure you will do justice to it", 1 side 4to., Loch Merkland, Lairg, Sutherland, 26th September one or two light marks

'Willy' Grenfell was the outstanding sportsman and athlete of his generation. He swam twice across Niagara, stroked an eight across the channel, and climbed the Matterhorn and neighbouring peaks in a record round trip. At one time he was serving on 115 committees besides his main task as chairman of the Thames Conservancy Board, a post he held for 32 years.

Item Date:  1912

Stock No:  14882      £25

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