Political
OTRANTE
(Theresa Catherine, d. 1901, née Stedint, Lady of the Bedchamber to Alexandra Princess of Wales, wife of the Duc d'Otrante)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs. Williams,
who has sent a card saying that her sister Mrs. G. Jones, nanny with the Princess of Wales, has died, next to yourself I don't think anybody can feel her death deeper than we do here... I feel I have lost a real true friend ever since I knew her first in 67... Poor Fina is in despair... pray give us every detail you possibly can, 4 sides 8vo., Elghammar, Björnlunda, Sweden, 27th July
Item Date: 1881
Background
The writer, daughter of a Swedish Major-General, was formerly the wife of the Hon. William George Grey, 1819-1865, 8th son of the Prime Minister. Dr Greane attended the Princess' children, and Mrs Walkley was also in the household.
Stock No. 18662