Lord Combermere Field Marshal Stapleton (2 results)

See his entry in the Oxford DNB, with that of the engraver Charles John Smith FSA (1803-1838), the brother of the recipient. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged and worn, on first leaf of bifolium, the second leaf carrying a thin strip of tape from the mount. Folded twice. Addressed to 'Wm. James Smith Esqr:' and signed 'Combermere.' (the addressed and signature being somewhat smudged and merged). He informs him that Lady Comberemere will send him 'the correspondence of the late Mrs: Cathne: Stapleton with the Grenville family, as soon as Lady Delamere (to whom it was lent) returns it.' He concludes with the statement: 'The enclosed is quite correct.' Catherine Stapleton's correspondence is now in the British Library.

1p., 12mo. In fair condition, aged and worn. He writes to inform him that 'Mr Bertie Williams Wynn's political views are strictly Conservative & in accordance with those entertained by the great body of the Carlton Club'. Wnn is 'still anxious to become a Member of the Club', and Combermere gives his Shropshire address.