British field Marshall and secretary of state for war in WWI. ALS signed 'Kitchener,' four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, Fort William letterhead, February 24, 1906. In part, 'As I am a keen collector of old Chinese porcelain I take the liberty of writing you to know whether you could kindly assist me in getting some pieces. I do not want ordinary blue 7 white, but I would like to obtain almost any other description of china...I am also anxious to see a good piece of sang de Boeuf.' In fine condition. RRAuction COA.