RUTLAND (John Henry Manners, K.G., 1778-1857, 5th Duke)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'Sir', saying that "in compliance with your Request" of March 1838 "I have placed to your Account at Messrs. Smith, Payne & Smith, as my subscription to the Expedition to the North West Coast of North America; I am exceedingly glad to find that you have been able to send out the Expedition sooner than ... contemplated" and wishing it "all success", 3 sides 8vo., London, 26th May

The 5th Duke of Rutland appears as 'the Duke' in Disraeli's 'Coningsby'.

Item Date:  1838

Stock No:  16291      £25

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