Identity area
Reference code
MCOL/Van de Weyer Albums/Album 5/ff.11r-11v
Title
Letter from Henry Somerset, 7th duke of Beaufort, to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer
Date(s)
- 23 May 1840 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 leaf of paper, 1 p.
Context area
Name of creator
(19 January 1802 – 23 May 1874)
Biographical history
Van de Weyer served as Belgium’s Prime minister from July 1845 to March 1846. However, he lived for the majority of his life in London (17 Fitzroy Square, 50 Portland Place) and Windsor (New Lodge), and held the office of Belgian Minister at the Court ... »
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Autograph letter addressed from "Beaufort House", signed, to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer regarding his sending an engraving to the recipient of the letter.
Conditions of access and use area
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
18.4 cm x 11.4 cm