Military or Naval
WELLINGTON
(Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)
Fine early Autograph Letter marked Private, Signed 'Arthur Wellesley' to John BAGWELL
(1751-1816, MP for the pre-Union Constituency of Tipperary and Colonel of the Tipperary Militia) saying he is much concerned to hear that the Collector of ? of Clonmel takes part against you in your Election, as he must know as well as we do that his interference is illegal. It has been our wish to avoid to dismiss any ? from his situation & although you have every claim & the commendation of Govt you have not pressed that this gentleman should be removed till it would be in our power to provide for him as he ought to be. But I cannot allow him to make an illegal use of the influence of his office to prejudice you in your Election & if you should find that he perseveres in this conduct, I must request you to apprize me of it that steps may be taken to put a stop to such practice..., 2 sides 4to., Dublin Castle, 14th May
Item Date: 1807
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Background
Bagwell built Marlfield House, Clonmel as the family residence. In 1774 he married Mary Hare, with whom he had six children, including William and Richard. Wellesley was in Ireland in May 1807 when he heard of the British expedition to Denmark–Norway. He decided to go, while maintaining his political appointments, and was appointed to command an infantry brigade in the Second Battle of Copenhagen, which took place in August. He fought at Køge, during which the men under his command took 1,500 prisoners, with Wellesley later present during the surrender. The following year he left Ireland in Julyred to participate in the war against French forces in the Iberian Peninsula, with his skills as a commander tested and developed. He defeated the French at the Battle of Roliça and the Battle of Vimeir and it was in the Peninsular War that he really rose to fame.
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