Born Arthur Wellesley, Wellington was responsible for Napoleon’s crushing defeat at Waterloo. ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 6.5, May 5, 1843. Letter to Miss Georgiana Vernon Harcourt, daughter of the Archbishop of York, thanking her for letters descriptive of India “I have never perused anything which interested me morre.” He goes on to add “I was at Kensington Palace at seven o’clock yesterday morning: where I waited three hours. The ceremony was not concluded till twelve.” Double matted and framed with a portrait of Wellington, to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition, with a touch of light toning. R&R COA.
