Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley

Richard Colley Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley (20 June 1760 - 26 September 1842), British and Irish politician and colonial administrator, authentic, autographed letter (ALS). This two page letter, measures approximately 6" x 8" in size and is dated April 17, 1818. 

Wellesley is well known for being the brother of Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington. he was Governor-General of India between 1798 and 1805 and later served as Foreign Secretary in the British Cabinet and as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 

This letter is crisply signed by Wellesley at the conclusion on the reverse. It is in good to very good condition, with overall light toning not affecting the signature. The letter contains some scattered creases, small tears and expected intersecting folds.