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| Creator: | Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852. |
| Title: | Duke of Wellington Letter |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1831 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | One letter from Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, to an unidentified recipient ("Dear Sir") |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman. He rose to the rank of Field Marshal during the Napoleonic Wars and commanded the forces that defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. Subsequently he served twice as Prime Minister and was a leading figure in the House of Lords.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Duke of Wellington Letter consists of one short note from Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, to an unidentified recipient ("Dear Sir").
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Duke of Wellington Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1969.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 21 Oct 2010
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