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. ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 5 x 8.25, March 22 [no year]. Wellington writes in his difficult-to-decipher hand to an unnamed recipient on the case of “Mr. Nelson, an English gentleman.” Light mailing fold touching signature and some scattered staining, mostly to blank margins, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
