Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

A.L.S. by the Earl of Liverpool, Prime Minister, to J.C. Herries. Addressed “Sir” and datelined “Walmer Castle Octr. 16 1816,” Expresses appreciation for Herries’ sevice in his recent post as Commissary-in-Chief, refers to the grant of a pension and wishes him well when taking up his new office. 18.5 x 23.3 cm (double). Several folds, clean (£50-80)

Herries was appointed Auditor of the Civil List on 29 October 1816. Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool (1770-1828), Prime Minister 1812-27