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COLBORNE, John, 1st baron Seaton (1778-1863). Army officer & colonial governor. Autograph Letter Signed ('Seaton') to Colonel Wood, 2½ pages 8vo (evidence of former mounting on the reverse), 107 Eaton Square, 24 July 1854. Explaining the procedure for selecting a veterinary surgeon for the Life Guards, and promising to put Mr Cheney's name on the list. '... I must ... be guided chiefly by the opinion of the Colonel commanding, and the testimonials of the candidates, in respect to his talent, experience and service. I have stated this to General Fawcett who has also recommended Mr Cheney.'A note in red ink at the top in another hand states that Lord Seaton 'commanded the 51d at Waterloo and won the Battle'. [No: 26317] The image shows the first page only.
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