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Physician to our last King, George III, George IV, William IV, and Queen Victoria
HALFORD, Sir Henry (1766-1844) Physician to three English Kings and Queen Victoria. Author of books on Gout and Insanity. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, Curzon Street, 20 May 1829, He w rites to Sir Herbert Taylor, asking on behalf of Mrs. Blayney, for assistance in securing a Lieutenancy by Stephen Bawtree Adye, 98th Regiment, now at the Cape of Good Hope. He adds: “I am sorry to hear you have the Gout, Lord Bless You.” Sir Herbert Taylor (1775-1839) was the private Secretary to George III from 1805 and later Private Secretary to William IV, and confidential agent to George IV. Several annotations on last blank page. In very good condition..................$235.00
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