[Field-Marshal Grenfell; Sirdar] Autograph Note Signed (or scrawled) "F Grenfell" to the Duchess of Cleveland, saying he'd like to make the acquaitance of a Mr Powlett.

Field Marshal Francis Wallace Grenfell, 1st Baron Grenfell, (1841-1925), Army officer.

Published by Headed Maison Ali Pacha Fehmy Cairo 12 Feb. no year; c. See image, 1888

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One page, 12mo, minor foxing, mainly good condition. "Pray [? something like tell] Mr Powlett I am most anxious to make his acquaintance truly yrs [.]".Note: "Field Marshal Francis Wallace Grenfell, 1st Baron Grenfell, 1841-1925 was a British Army officer. After serving as aide-de-camp to the Commander-in-Chief, South Africa, he fought in the 9th Xhosa War, the Anglo-Zulu War and then the Anglo-Egyptian War. He went on to become Sirdar (Commander-in-Chief) of the Egyptian Army and commanded the forces at the Battle of Suakin in December 1888 and at the Battle of Toski in August 1889 during the Mahdist War. After that he became Governor of Malta and then Commander-in-Chief, Ireland before retiring in 1908."; Grenfell Tower was named after him. Seller Inventory # 24502

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Title: [Field-Marshal Grenfell; Sirdar] Autograph ...

Publisher: Headed Maison Ali Pacha Fehmy Cairo 12 Feb. no year; c. See image

Publication Date: 1888