[ Lieutenant General Baron Charles Hompesch, Hungarian nobleman serving in the British Army. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('Hompesch') to his agent 'Wadeson', regarding a transfer of funds and his 'scoundrell of servant'.

Author: 
Lieutenant General Baron Charles Hompesch (d.1812) of Rosenau, Datchet, Bucks, Hungarian aristocrat serving in the British Army
Publication details: 
'Wednesday morning'. No date, but docketed 'Genl. Hompesch | 99', i.e. 1799.
£60.00
SKU: 16955

1p., 8vo. On bifolium. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper. The reverse of the second leaf carries part of a red wa seal, and is addressed to 'Wadeson esqr: | austin fryors [sic]'. He describes a transfer of Bank stocks he has authorised, and asks the recipient to check whether it has been done, and let him know 'in two lines directed to Hide Heath [Hyde Heath, Bucks?]'. The letter concludes: 'upon consideration I am determined to hear first what my scoundrell of servant has ben doing or saying in the Country, I therefore request not to take any steps with the attorney before my return from the Country and my having seen you.'