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WOLSELEY (Field Marshal Garnet Joseph, an Anglo-Irish officer in the British Army. He became one of the most influential and admired British generals after a series of successes in Canada, West Africa and Egypt, followed by a central role in modernizing the British Army in promoting efficiency, 1833-1913).

Original short hand-written letter from military leader General Garnet Wolseley, circa 1888. 

Letter written in black ink on one side of off-white laid and watermarked writing paper. Integral blank leaf, the rear of which is laid down to clipped ablum card. Undated but circa 1888, as per the address at head, in which Wolseley has scored through '6, Hill Street' and added 'Ranger's House' (at the invitation of the Queen, the Wolseley family moved from their former home at 6 Hill Street, London to the much grander Ranger's House in Greenwich in autumn 1888). Embossed crest at head. Addressed to 'Dear Madam', with name of recipient at foot 'C. A. Reiss'. Signed at foot 'Wolseley'.  Size: (page) - 15.5cm x 10cm.

Good overall condition. Light horizontal fold for mailing. Minor age-toning to edges and folds. Minimal creasing. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images closely.

A rare original hand-written letter from General Garnet Wolseley (later Field Marshal).

Provenance: This letter came from an album compiled by the family - and descendants - of Sir Richard Bagallay (1816 - 88), M.P., judge and Attorney General under Disraeli. The album was passed to his daughter Florence who married into the Reiss family (her son Richard becoming one of the founders of Welwyn Garden City), thence by marriage to Violet, Lady Bourdillon, wife of Sir Bernard Henry Bourdillon (1883 - 1948), Governor of Nigeria, and then by descent.

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