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RAGLAN, Fitzroy Somerset, 1st Baron (1788-1855). Commander of British troops in the Crimea. Letter Signed ('Fitzroy Somerset') to Colonel Loftus, 1 page folio, Horse Guards, 20 January 1836. '... I am directed to acquaint you, that the name of your son Mr. William James Loftus will be added to the List of Candidates for the purchase of Commissions, and His Lordship will be glad to have the means of introducting him into the Service after he shall have attained the proper age.' [No: 25358]
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