[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.] Unsigned manuscript letter written to him from America by a religious fanatic, on the subject of 'that Ruffen O'Connell' and 'his own papist breatheren', with two autograph notes by Wellington.

1p., 4to. Bifolium. Addressed on reverse of second leaf to 'His Grace The Duke of Wellington | London | Europe'. With postmark of 'LIVERPOOL SHIP'. In fair condition, on aged paper. 47 lines of closely-written text. A ranting missive, the reading of which requires Wellington's sense of duty. It begins: 'I presume are [sic] aware that God in his Adorable providence has distinguished you in times that are past (well known to the world at large) and made you the honnoured [sic] instrument in his hand in submitting our grate [sic] pestiential Scourge of God (Bony part [sic]) Which has entwined arround [sic] your head lorals [sic] of <?> and Rinown [sic]'. The letter carries two autograph notes by Wellington. The first, on the reverse of the first page, reads: '1843 July 20 | <?> | Anonymous | no Signature | About O'Connell & his Repeal <?>. | Hopes he may be put down'. The second of Wellington's notes, on the reverse of the second leaf, is illegible.