LS signed “Wellington,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, London, December 16, 1819. Letter regarding an award to one of his soldiers. In part: “I enclose a letter from Lt. Col. Freemantle in which he informs me that the King of Saxony has been pleased to confer upon him the Military Order of St. Henry…I beg leave to recommend that his application for His Royal Highness the Prince Regent’s permission to accept this mark of the King of Saxony’s approbation of his services may be granted.” In fine condition, with unobtrusive intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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