Autograph Letter Signed Gleichen, to Knatchbull Hugessen at the Colonial Office, making arrangements for him to meet Mr. Brassey
by VICTORIA CROSS. Count von Gleichen (China, 1856)
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About This Item
St James Palace, 26 April 1872. 1 page 7 x 4 inches, black edges, with the original envelope (initialled G), both very fine. Count von Gleichen (1833-1891), naval officer, sculptor, courtier. In 1856 he was appointed Flag-Lieutenant to Sir Harry Keppel in China and took a prominent part in the fighting, being present at operations in the Canton river, and at the destruction of a flotilla of war junks in Fatshan creek. For his services in China, Prince Victor was mentioned in despatches London Gazette 1 August 1857, and recommended for the Victoria Cross.
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- Julian Browning Rare Books & Manuscripts (GB)
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- Title
- Autograph Letter Signed ‘Gleichen’, to Knatchbull Hugessen at the Colonial Office, making arrangements for him to meet Mr. Brassey
- Author
- VICTORIA CROSS. Count von Gleichen (China, 1856)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- St James Palace, 26 April 1872
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