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

Draft Autograph Letter in the third person, with transcription, to Mr Bell, saying he has received "the Memorial [to] the Queen of Mr Roades and other Inhabitants of Clonmell on the want in the Province of Upper Canada of the Means of Religious Instruction", explaining that "he has no immediate relation with the Town of Clonmell" nor "acquaintance with any of them", and therefore could not answer in the House of Lords "any observations made ... upon their Memorial", similarly if he were to approach the Queen at Court, "The Duke earnestly recommends that they should entrust ... the Memorial herewith returned, to some Noble Member of the House who has the Advantage of being acquainted with them", he has deleted this last suggestion (nearly a page) and replaced it with "some Gentleman ... or some Member who can advise the Queen as to an answer", 3 sides 8vo., London, 13th March torn but carefully mended with old transparent tape without loss



Item Date:  1838

Stock No:  51599      £175

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