Lot 130
Wellesley, Arthur, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) British soldier and statesman; he commanded the allied army that defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; twice prime minister (1828-30, 1834). Autograph Letter Signed ("Wellington"), one page, 7 x 4½", Paris, Feb. 22, 1818. To Monsieur R. Gilmore, at the Hotel de Wagram in Paris, regarding a convenient time to have dinner with Gilmore and his wife. Paper is toned and lightly soiled. Separate address leaf holds Wellington's red wax seal. With a large engraving, suitable for framing.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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