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ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, dated as January 8, 1844 [with docket noting the correct date of 1845, stating that Wellington dated it 1844 by mistake]. Handwritten letter to Sir William Heathcote. In part: "You will have seen for some time in the newspapers a report that Her Majesty The Queen intended to pay me a visit at Stratfield Saye. Her Majesty has within the last few days been graciously pleased to intimate Her intention, and that of His Royal Highness Prince Albert to pay me a visit at Stratfield Saye on Monday the 20th…and to remain till Thursday the 23rd…It will make me very happy if you and Lady Heathcote will do me the honour of coming there during that period of time….I will let you know the hour at which Her Majesty will arrive, and the hour at which Her Majesty may fix to dine." In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of Heathcote's draft letter of reply to Wellington, accepting his invitation although excusing his wife as she cannot leave her child.
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