Feldmarschall und Staatsmann (1785-1856). Autograph letter signed ("Hardinge"). "Hesse Guards". 25.11.1852. 2 SS. auf Doppelblatt. 4to.
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To Count Colloredo, marked "private": "Having sealed my letter to Baron Hesse, it appeared to me that Your Excellency ought to see it. I therefore annex a copy, requesting you to return it after perusal [...]". - Hardinge had succeeded the Duke of Wellington as commander-in-chief of the British Army on 28 September 1852; while in this position he had responsibility for the direction of the Crimean War.