John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough

LS signed "Marlborough," one page, 7.25 x 9.5, February 25, 1718. Letter to a Lord, in part: "The Bearer Hodges hath an opportunity at present of purchasing something for Himself in His Majesties Service, more commodious to His Affairs than for his Office of the Robes. And hath a very fit person to offer to succeed him, but is so sensible of your favors to Him that he is ashamed to trespass farther on you himself." Matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 15.25. In very good to fine condition, with some short edge tears.