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LOT 154

Lot 154

Sir Arthur Wellesly, 1st Duke of Wellington Autographed Letter, Signed, to Sir Henry Halford, Dec. 5, 1828

Sir Arthur Wellesly, 1st Duke of Wellington Autographed Letter, Signed, to Sir Henry Halford, Dec. 5, 1828
Lot 154 Details
Sir Arthur Wellesly, 1st Duke of Wellington Autographed Letter, Signed, to Sir Henry Halford, Dec. 5, 1828

in quill on laid paper, written at Stratfield Saye House, referencing the death of Prime Minister Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool, framed
sheet 7 x 4.5 in — 17.8 x 11.4 cm; 13 x 9.75 in — 33 x 24.8 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $660
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

Stratfield Saye,
Dec. 5, 1828
My Dear Sir Heny, I am very much obliged to you for your note; although I had already heard of the termination of this poor man's existence.

I hope the Lady Liverpool is pretty well.

Believe me Ever Yours Most Sincerely,
Wellington,

Sir Henry Halford, Bart.

Read about Sir Arthur Wellesley
Who was Henry Halford?
Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool

CONDITION DETAILS

Apparently in good condition. Not examined out of the frame.

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