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. Third-person ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.5, May 10, 1852. Letter to Mary, Duchess of Gloucester. In full: “HG [His Grace] the Duke of Wellington presents his compliments to Lt. Colonel Liddell and will have the honor to attend the Command of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester on Wednesday the 12th next.” In fine condition, with several tape repairs to reverse of moderate central horizontal and vertical folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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