[Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington.] Letter, in a secretarial hand, signed "Wellington", requesting the attendance at Parliament of Earl of Mansfield, for 'business of Importance'.

1p., 4to. In very good condition, on lightly aged paper. The document reads: 'My Lord | Her Majesty having been pleased by Her Proclamation to call Parliament to meet for the Dispatch of Business on Thursday the 1st. of February next, and as it is probable that business of Importance will be brought under the consideration of both Houses at an early period; which it is desirable should be considered in full Houses, I venture to suggest to your Lordship that your Lordship should attend on the day of the Meeting of Parliament'. Accompanied by a piece of 4to paper with a note in a contemporary hand, reading 'The Duke of Wellingtons Circular | Requesting the attendance of the Earl of Mansfield at the opening of Parliament, on Febry 1. 1843. | Circulars signed by the Duke upon such occasions are of great rarity - This is the only one I ever saw.'