WELLESLEY, ARTHUR, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON. (1769-1852). British soldier and statesman. Autograph Letter in the third person, as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army. One page, octavo. London, June 17, 1843. To Lord Chamberlain, chief officer of the Royal Household, generally responsible for organizing all court functions. The Duke of Wellington introduces himself to an occasion with the Queen. He writes:
“This The Duke of Wellington presents his Compliments to the Lord Chamberlane [sic] and will attend Her Majesty’s Ceremony on Wednesday the 28th of June.”