GEORGE (Duke of Cambridge, 1819-1904, Grandson of George III, Commander in Chief of the Army)

Letter Signed to  Colonel Henry Dive TOWNSHEND,  (1795-1882, of Trevallyn, Denbighshire, Colonel of the 24th Foot (2nd Warwickshire) 1862, General 1871), at the Depôt Battalion, saying that "Her Majesty has ... approved your receiving from the Grant for Distinguished and Meritorious Service ... £100 per Annum ...", 1 side 4to., Horse Guards, 8th August tiny defect in blank right margin, trace of laying down by one corner of blank verso

Townshend served in the War of 1812-1814 in America, and in Canada in 1837 with the local rank of Colonel. He did not retire till 1877.

Item Date:  1856

Stock No:  55104      £75

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