WILSON, Robert (1777-1849). Autograph letter signed ("RT Wilson") with identification possibly in Marquis de Lafayette's hand. "Brighton Co.," 27 September.
WILSON, Robert (1777-1849). Autograph letter signed ("RT Wilson") with identification possibly in Marquis de Lafayette's hand. "Brighton Co.," 27 September.
2 pages, 5 x 7 3/4 in., old folds, adhered reinforcement to left edge with toning, few spots of staining throughout. Author identified to upper margin "Sir Robert Wilson," possibly written in Lafayette's hand, with modern pencil inscription identifying it as such.
In this letter written entirely in French, Sir Robert Wilson mentions a friend, Mr. Beaumont, who is a very liberal Member of Parliament, to whom he hopes General Lafayette will grant a friendly welcome.
Sir Robert Wilson served as a general of the British Army, as a Whig Member of Parliament from 1818-1831, and Governor of Gibraltar from 1842-1849.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana, and Historical Documents Books & Manuscripts
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WILSON, Robert (1777-1849). Autograph letter signed ("RT Wilson") with identification possibly in Marquis de Lafayette's hand. "Brighton Co.," 27 September.
2 pages, 5 x 7 3/4 in., old folds, adhered reinforcement to left edge with toning, few spots of staining throughout. Author identified to upper margin "Sir Robert Wilson," possibly written in Lafayette's hand, with modern pencil inscription identifying it as such.
In this letter written entirely in French, Sir Robert Wilson mentions a friend, Mr. Beaumont, who is a very liberal Member of Parliament, to whom he hopes General Lafayette will grant a friendly welcome.
Sir Robert Wilson served as a general of the British Army, as a Whig Member of Parliament from 1818-1831, and Governor of Gibraltar from 1842-1849.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana, and Historical Documents Books & Manuscripts
