ROBERTS, Frederick Sleigh, 1st Earl (1832-1914). Field Marshal.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hichens, 2 pages 8vo, Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, 8 October 1895. Suggesting that his shares in the Consolidated Gold Fields of South Afica ought perhaps to be sold in view of the drop in their value.

'... Will you kindly watch them for me. If they are inclined to fall more, please sell, but if, on the other hand, a rise is expected, sell them please when they reach 19 or 20 ...'

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