SOMERSET, Edward Adolphus Seymour (1804-85, twelfth Duke of. Politician /repositories/5/archival_objects/889808 1 box 1860 November 19 Autograph letter signed, to W. E. Gladstone, opining that there 'does not appear to me to be anything so special in Captain Glasse's services to the Ionian republic as to warrant my recommending him for the honor of the Ionian order', there being many captains who would have reason to complain if he were awarded it; and referring to the precedent Glasse quotes of the Earl of Lauderdale. Somerset was First Lord of the Admiralty, and Gladstone Chancellor in Palmerston's second government. Endorsed by Gladstone on verso: 'I cannot deny your propositions - Please to put in Capt. G's note. WEG Nov 20' Admiralty /repositories/5/archival_objects/889998 1 box 1860 November 19 2