WELLINGTON, ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE. LETTER SIGNED,, “W...

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£800 - £1,500

WELLINGTON, ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE. LETTER SIGNED,, “WELLINGTON”, PARTLY PRINTED AND COMPLETED IN MANUSCRIPT. INFORMING MAJOR GENERAL SIR EDWARD BARNES OF THE AWARD OF THEWATERLOO MEDAL. Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, lst Duke. Letter signed, 'Wellington', partly printed and completed in manuscript, 1p., folio, lightly browned, small split at fold, Paris, 28 March 1816. Informing Major General Sir Edward Barnes that 'The Prince Regent having been graciously pleased¦to command that a Medal should be struck for the Officers, and Men, who fought at the Battle of Waterloo, I have the honor to forward the one destined for you'. Major General Sir Edward Barnes is described in the Waterloo Roll as 'our fire eating adjutant-general'. He commanded Brigades at the battles of Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive and Orthes. M.P. for Sudbury he has a long and distinguished career and is generally credited as cofounder of the Army and Navy Club *Condition: Some repaired splitting to corners, paper evenly browned.