AUTOGRAPH LETTER OE THE DUKE OP WELLINGTON. 
The following communication has been received by the Secretary R.A.I., 
from Captain Denis W. Pack-Beresforcl, late R.A . ••— 
Maech 19, 1876. 
My Dear Sir,— 
Looking over some old papers of my father’s, I came across the 
enclosed communication from the Duke of Wellington to my father, in 
1812 (the latter at the time in charge of the troops in the trenches 
before Burgos), directing his retirement from the position. 
It is interesting to us of the family, as shewing the confidential terms 
that then existed between the Duke and his subordinates. It also is 
interesting to the service, as being a direct communication from the 
Duke to a Brigadier in command, without reference to his staff. 
Should you think it might be interesting to publish the letter in the 
“Proceedings,” on my behalf, pray do so. 
Believe me 
Major M. Le Per Taylor , 
Secretary R.A. Institution , 
Woolwich . 
Yours very truly, 
DENIS W. PACK-BEBESFOED. 
