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British soldier and statesman (1769–1852) who earned immortality for his stunning defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo and who later served in the British government, including a brief tenure as Prime Minister. Rare Formal British document appointing Thomas Wood to the Westminister light horse brigade. Signed Wellington in the upper left hand panel. Vertical and horizontal creasing overall in fine condition. Document measures 12 x 16, matted to an overall size of 24 x 20. Pre-approved with PSA/DNA by a prior auction house.