CARDIGAN JAMES THOMAS BRUDENELL Autograph Letter Signed Card

Sale 2139 - Lot 69

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CARDIGAN, JAMES THOMAS BRUDENELL. Autograph Letter Signed, "Cardigan," to an unnamed recipient ("Sir"), responding to a request that he "allow the Band of the 11th Lyte Dragoons to attend at the festival to His Grace the Duke of Wellington on the 30th," stating that he "shall be happy to comply with the wishes of the committee." 3 pages, small 4to, written on a single folded sheet; folds, remnants of prior mounting along right edge on terminal page. Castle Leod, Ross-shire, 26 August 1849

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Cardigan (1797-1868) achieved the rank of Inspector-General of Cavalry, but only after having led an infamous career which included prosecution for a duel and allegations that, during the Crimean War, he directed his light brigade to charge, resulting in significant casualties, while he evaded the front unscathed.