Military or Naval
BEAUFORT
(Henry Somerset, 1744-1803, K.G., Master of the Horse to Queen Charlotte, from 1756 5th Duke)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Williams,
thanking him for his congratulations on the Lieutnancy of... Brecon, he has no thought of making any alterations in any part of the Militia but will welcome recommendations, he and the Duchess hope they may see him before long in Glostershire, adding compliments from Doctor Penney who is at all times the Ladies most obedient servant, 1 side 4to. Badminton, 12th June
Item Date: 1787
Background
Together with on the conjugate leaf a draft letter apparently from Williams to the Duke, recommending Henry Allen, a young Captain in the Militia, as King's Counsel on this circuit, sent 8th May 1788.
Stock No. 50239