WELLINGTON TRIES TO DO A FAVOUR WELLINGTON (Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Gordon regretting to inform her “not only that I have not yet got two [?] but not even one, now do I know when I shall get one, as I have really no interest with the Court of [?]. I have however asked for one for your son... and you may depend upon my not losing sight of the object, notwithstanding that I cannot hold to you any hope of success in it....”, 1 side 4to., with integral autograph address leaf with various postmark, place illegible, 26th October

Wellington’s last military appointment was in Paris after the defeat of the French at the Battle of Waterloo. Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris, Wellington was appointed commander of the multi-national army of occupation based in Paris. The army consisted of troops from the United Kingdom, Austria, Russia and Prussia, along with contributions from five smaller European states. Although the various contingents were administered by their own commanders, they were all subordinated to Wellington, who was also responsible for liaison with the French administration. The role of the army was to prevent a resurgence of French aggression and to allow the restored King Louis XVIII to consolidate his control over the country. The army of occupation was never required to intervene militarily and was dissolved in 1818, after which Wellington returned to Britain. It was his last active military command.

Item Date:  1817

Stock No:  42570      £375

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