George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland, (1784 – 1849) was the English Whig politician and colonial administrator.

Auckland was, three times, First Lord of the Admiralty and also served as Governor-General of India between 1836 and 1842.

The city of Auckland, Mount Eden, the town of Eden (in NSW, Australia) The Auckland Islands, Auckland (Quebec, Canada) are among the many places named after him.

FROM MY PRIVATE COLLECTION, HERE IS A HAND-WRITTEN, SIGNED, PLACED AND DATED NOTE FROM THE MAN WHO HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE HISTORY OF NEW ZEALAND.

The notes measures approx 6.5-inches by 4.5-inches and remains in excellent condition.

Auckland wrote and signed the note in ink.

Auckland placed and dated :

"Greenwich August 26 1830"

Auckland's completion is permanent.

Auckland's completion is crystal clear.

THE NOTE WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE UNSIGNED 8x10-INCH PHOTO AND THE SMALLER 3.5x4.5 VINTAGE SKETCH OF AUCKLAND THAT ARE SHOWN IN THE LISTING.

As always - no nonsense - I GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS AND EVERY SIGNATURE IN MY COLLECTION FOR LIFE or your money back and I put that in writing too!