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Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington

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Duke of Wellington

British soldier and statesman (1769–1852) who earned immortality for his stunning defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo and who later served in the British government, including a brief tenure as Prime Minister. ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 5.5, March 8, 1839. Wellington writes to a fellow Lord in his difficult-to-decipher hand, forwarding a letter which had been mistakenly delivered to the Duke that morning. Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 20 x 15.5 In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #345 - Ended May 13, 2009