DEVONSHIRE (Victor Christian William, M.P., 1868-1938, from 1908 9th Duke of)

Autograph Letter Signed to General Sir Arthur WYNNE (1846-1936, Anglo Irish General and Military Secretary) replying to his letter “in support of Mr Wynnes application for the living of Rye. I am afraid that I have already practically settled the appointment and am very sorry that I can hold out no hope of being able to offer it to him. Oncan well sympathize with their wish to leave Ireland...”, 2 sides 8vo., Chatsworth, Bakewell headed paper, 27th May

The Duke was Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1922-1924.
In retirement Wynne was promoted General and appointed Keeper of the Jewel House, holding the office from 1911 to 1917. From 1913 to 1927 he also held the colonelcy of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He lived at Haybergill near Warcop in Cumberland and served as Deputy Lieutenant of Westmoreland.

Item Date:  1922

Stock No:  42418      £125

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