Duke of Wellington: Arthur Wellesley [1769-1852] autograph letter sheet in the third person 'Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington requests Mr. W. Shankey will avail himself of the earliest opportunity to purchase for him 100 pounds of Black Tea; and twenty pounds of Green Tea' and dated at London, 15th July 1848. Attractively mounted and framed. Provenance: Vernon Hauser, Victorian Mlc 1970-82.