STRAFFORD (Sir John Byng, 1772-1860, 1st Baron, 1835, 1st Earl 1847, Field Marshal)

Autograph Note Signed to Messrs Rushworth and Jarvis, (the Auctioneers in Saville Row), authorizing payment to a third party of "£279 19s 9d the Balance due to me for the Sale of No 25 Charles Street Berkley Square", 1 side 8vo., 44 Grosvenor Street, 29th April right edge worn

An uncommon Waterloo signature. Byng was promoted to Brigadier-General in 1811 and fought in the Peninsular War under General Hill right up to Toulouse. During the Battle of Waterloo he led the 2nd brigade of Guards in the 1st Division under Cooke, where he was prominent in the defence of Hougoumont. On the march to Paris that followed he took Péronne and occupied the heights of Montmartre. KCB in 1815, he twice received the thanks of Parliament for his services.

Item Date:  1857

Stock No:  55433      £175

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