Also, the letter is allegedly (1) dated 1812 and (2) signed "Wellington". In 1812 he was still plain old Arthur Wellesley; he wasn't duked[1] until 1814.

[1] I am sure this is not actually the right term. I do not care.

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zb 25 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

In 1812 he was the Earl of Wellington. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_titles_and_honours_of_...

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hn_throw2025 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Ennobled?

	▲	mef 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Belorded?

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2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

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