Military or Naval
WELLESLEY
(Richard Colley, 1st Marquis of Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington, 1760-1842, Governor-General of India, Brother of the Duke of WELLINGTON)
Autograph Letter Signed 'Wellesley' to My dear Wilberforce
(William WILBERFORCE, 1759-1833, Philanthropist and Abolitionist) requesting his particular attention to the enclosed statement, and to recommend to your countenance and protection, the Bearer, Mr Wyatt, for whose Character and talents, I entertain a sincere respect, & who will be found to be deserving of any mark of favor which you may be pleased to manifest towards him..., 1 side 4to., Park Lane, 15th March
Item Date: 1806
Background
Written during his period as Foreign Secretary in Perceval's cabinet.
top edge unevenly trimmed
Stock No. 41076