Description: Taylor, Herbert (1775-1839). British Army officer who served as Private Secretary to King George III, Queen Charlotte, and King William IV, and served as Aide de Camp to King George IV and also to Queen Victoria. A 2-1/2 PAGE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY HERBERT TAYLOR, with personal content regarding his brother's accident. February 6, 1829. Quarto, 9-1/8 inches high by 7-1/4 inches wide. Two-and-a-half pages. Over 180 words penned on 3 sides of a folded sheet. Herbert Taylor thanks the recipient who is caring for his brother for his letter regarding his concerns. "I cannot sufficiently thank you for your friendly & considered attention in writing to me on the 30th Jany upon the subject of the accident which unfortunately happened to my dear Brother on the 27th....". He goes on to state "I thank God that he has escaped more serious injury.... It is most satisfying to know that he is in such good hands and that he has with him so kind and attentive a friend as yourself." Signed "H. Tayor". Folded for mailing, the letter is mounted to stiff paper stock with glue along the edge of the blank verso of the last leaf. Very good. The British Army officer, Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Taylor (1775-1839) rose through the ranks after jointing the 2nd Dragoon Guards. He served as Aide de camp to the Duke of York, then commander-in-chief of the British Army and as Aide de Camp, Military Secretary and Private Secretary to the Marquess Cornwallis. In 1805, he became Private Secretary to the Sovereign, in service to King George III. He was the first person to fill this post. From 1811, he served as private secretary to Queen Charlotte. Returning to the field to command a brigade at Antwerp in 1813-14, he then served as Member of Parliament for Windsor from 1820-23, and Ambassador to Berlin from 1820 to 1827. He was first and principal Aide de Camp to King George IV and deputy Secretary at War. Adjutant-General to the Forces from 1828-30, he became private secretary to the new king William IV and served as first and principal Aide de Camp to Queen Victoria from 1837-39. He was Master of St. Katherine's Hospital and appointed Master Surveyor and Surveyor-General of the Ordnance in 1828. From the autograph collection of Mrs. Mary Ford, widow of Richard Ford who wrote the popular "Handbook for Travellers in Spain". I UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE ABOVE AUTOGRAPH! NO RESERVE!!! TERMS: Shipping charges are calculated based on the total packed weight of this item. New York State residents will be assessed and charged the relevant sales tax. Postage on foreign orders will be assessed and billed at full value. You may request Express Mail or Air Mail service at additional charge. All items are guaranteed authentic and as described. PLEASE E-MAIL FOR EXACT EXPRESS MAIL OR FOREIGN SHIPPING CHARGES! We accept American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal.Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Check out my other items!
Price: 150 USD
Location: Cadyville, New York
End Time: 2025-01-16T19:12:00.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Autograph Authentication: Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed by: Sir Herbert Taylor
