[ John Campbell, 7th Duke of Argyll, as Lord John Campbell of Ardencaple. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('J: D: Campbell')

3pp., 4to. Bifolium. In good condition, on lightly aged and worn paper. Addressed (with broken seal in red wax) on reverse of second leaf to 'Archibald Campbell Esq | Army Agent | Regent Street | London'. The letter begins: 'I have just seen a Letter from the Widow of the late Stuart Campbell with a Copy of yours to her, recommending her to try, the effect of circulating Subscription Papers amongst the Friends of her late Husband, and certainly there appears little chance of obtaining any other Relief for her and her destitute Family'. He goes on to suggest presenting a petition to the king through the Duke of York, 'stating Stuart Campbells military services, particularly in the Battle of Alexandria, where he was wounded and made himself remarked for good conduct by Sir Ralph Abercrombie'. He has asked his brother (the sixth Duke of Argyll) whether he would present the petition to the Duke, and asks the recipient if he would draw it up.