RAGLAN (Lord FitzRoy Somerset, 1788-1855, from 1852 1st Baron, from 1854 British Commander in the Crimea, Field Marshal)

Fine Document Signed 'Fitzroy Somerset' to Colonel Thomas FALLS thanking him for his letter which he has shown to the "Commander in Chief ... and am directed to assure you that His Grace is much pleased with the zeal you have displayed in so readily offering to place yourself at His disposal in the event of your Services being required ...", 1 side folio, Horse Guards, 2nd May worn on central fold, professionally repaired

Lord FitzRoy Somerset, youngest son of the 5th Duke of Beaufort, went to the Peninsula as a young man. For many years he was with Wellington, who found him invaluable in different capacities, as aide-de-camp, military secretary, embassy secretary at Paris, and after the Peace. When Somerset lost his right arm at Waterloo, the Duke wrote "... what a regard and affection I feel for him".
From 1827 to 1852 Somerset was Military Secretary at the Horse Guards and was known for his tact and urbanity. Chosen to lead the British forces in the Crimea, he was greatly hampered by lack of supplies (managed at first by the Treasury), and of proper intelligence. However his calmness, vigilance and swiftness to take advantage were exemplary, as at the Alma and Inkerman, and the unfair criticism thrown at him has been largely overturned in recent years.


Item Date:  1848

Stock No:  40284      £175

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