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WELLINGTON
(Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)
Autograph Letter in the third person to the Duchess of KENT,
(1786-1861, Queen Victoria's mother), saying he presents His Duty to Your Royal Highness, He sends Your Royal Highness a large Flacon filled with the Mixture for Your Royal Highness Eyes, adding If your Royal Highness will send him the other one, He will have it filled and returned to Your Royal Highness, ending Which is entrusted to Your Royal Highness by Your Royal Highness most devoted Servant, 1 side 8vo., London, 10th November 'Morning',
Item Date: 1849
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Background
At this stage of his life the Duke was very concerned about health and remedies for his friends (information kindly supplied by Mrs Jane Branfield, Archivist at Stratfield Saye).
(Transcription) London Nov 10th 1849 Morning Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington presents His Duty to Your Royal Highness. He sends Your Royal Highness a large Flacon filled with the Mixture for Your Royal Highness Eyes. If your Royal Highness will send him the other one, He will have it filled and returned to Your Royal Highness. Which is entrusted to Your Royal Highness by Your Royal Highness most devoted Servant Wellington Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent
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