FREDERICA (1848-1926, Princess, Daughter of George V, King of Hanover, great-niece of William IV)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Smith, thanking her for sending "such a generous gift for my Convalescent Home, accept my warmest thanks for your kind help. I have every hope of success as all medical men are much interested in the matter ... I did not recognise Mr Smith at the Bazaar, it afterwards occurred to me that it might have been he ... have you any news from your dear sister and the Colonel ...", 3 sides 8vo., Hampton Court Palace headed paper with her crest, 3rd August traces of mounting on blank fourth leaf

Frederica was involved with numerous charitable activities. In August 1881 she established the Convalescent Home, an institution for poor women who have given birth but have been discharged from maternity hospitals. Because her father had been blind, she was a benefactress of the Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind at Upper Norwood.

Item Date:  1881

Stock No:  40081      £225

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