WELLINGTON (Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)

Fine Autograph Letter to H. W. Brooke thanking him "for the trouble you have taken in apprizing me of the death of Poor little Gordon! It is fortunate for them that his parents were taken from us before Him ...", 1 side 8vo., London, 15th November

When the Tories were returned to power in 1834, Wellington declined to become Prime Minister because he thought membership in the House of Commons had become essential. The king reluctantly approved Peel, who was in Italy. Hence, Wellington acted as interim leader for three weeks in November and December 1834, taking the responsibilities of Prime Minister and most of the other ministries. In Peel's first cabinet (1834–1835), Wellington became Foreign Secretary, while in the second (1841–1846) he was a Minister without Portfolio and Leader of the House of Lords. Wellington was also re-appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army on 15 August 1842 following the resignation of Lord Hill.

Item Date:  1837

Stock No:  40943