ELIZABETH

(Brigadier Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington, 1915-2014), styled Marquess of Douro between 1943 and 1972, senior British peer and a Brigadier) at the British Embassy in Madrid, thanking him for his letter and thanking him and Diana for your good wishes & thoughts when I had to be in hospital. I do agree with you about Sister Agnes, and that remarkable character Mrs Saxby! She really is a marvellous woman, & that tiny frame contains a spirit worthy of Florence Nightingale! I was so interested in your comments on life in Spain, and I am sure that your experience there will be of tremendous value always. Especially you, who have such close & historic connections with the country, and I am sure too, that Spaniards much have been very glad to have you there..., saying that she looks forward to having them home again and tells him that she went to a delightful luncheon party at Strathfield Saye last Autumn, & your son was a most charming younger host..., 4 sides 8vo., with original autograph envelope signed with initials, Clarence House headed paper, 7th February