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 30, 1837. Third-person ALS to an unknown recipient. In part, “The Duke of Wellington presents his compliments…and has received his letter and the pamphlet enclosed which he will peruse with much interest.” In very good condition, with small hole to top left, mounting remnant affixed to left edge of reverse, a couple ink and pencil notations, and a small area of paper loss affecting a single word of text. R&R COA.
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