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      FIELD MARSHAL ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON (1769-1852)

      Memorandum by the Duke of Wellington

      30 Nov 1849

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (16 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/36/6

      Includes the Duke of Wellington writing about the proposed reorganisation of departments for the administration of the affairs of the army and ordnance. He also warns against military direction by a political officer. Copy.

      • Creator(s)

        Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) (writer)

      • 1 document (16 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Horse Guards Building (new, mid 18th century) [London]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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