^#243 ^Lot 255 King Ernest Augustus I of Hanover

King of Hanover from June 1837 until his death. He was the fifth son and eighth child of George III. ALS signed “Ernest Aug,” one page, 5 x 8, April 5, 1821. Letter to General Sir H. Torrens. In part: “I have had an application from the Officer of my Regt. To form a Band of Trumpeters…I now tell you that it is utterly impossible for me to form such a band for the Regt, with English Trumpeters.” In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, a diagonal crease through signature, and scattered toning and soiling.