SHREWSBURY (Henry John Chetwynd Talbot, 1803-1868, Admiral, 18th Earl)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'Sir', saying after enquiries, that building a larger parsonage house on the Glebe Field "is not warranted", and would be "an incumbrance to future Incumbents of so small a living", so he will not be subscribing, 2 sides 8vo., Ingestre, 7th February printed biographical note laid down on recto

The Earl was at Navarino in 1827, commanding the 'Philomel', and was later Naval ADC to Queen Victoria.

Item Date:  1861

Stock No:  50098      £65

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