Item ff.11r-11v - Letter from Henry Somerset, 7th duke of Beaufort, to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer

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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)

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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.

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Physical characteristics and technical requirements

18.4 cm x 11.4 cm

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