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Signature, Lord Wharncliffe, dated 1839 letter UK

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Signature, Lord Wharncliffe, dated 1839 letter. Personal letter from Wharncliffe to General Sir Charles Napier. Letter appears to be discussing regiments of the army assigned to Napier, and is dated "Manchester 16 May 1839". There is a portrait of Napier measuring 7"x5" at the top of the frame, with the letter measuring 8.5"x7". Professionally matted and framed and ready for display.
Frame Size: L. 11" x H. 21.75" x D. .75"
Weight: 2lbs
Condition: very good

Colonel James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie, 1st Baron Wharncliffe PC (6 October 1776 – 19 December 1845), was a British soldier and politician. A grandson of Prime Minister John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, he held office under Sir Robert Peel as Lord Privy Seal between 1834 and 1835 and as Lord President of the Council between 1841 and 1845.

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