Royalty
HELENA
(Augusta Victoria, 1846-1923, wife, 1866, of Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, Princess, 3rd Daughter of Queen Victoria, founder of the Princess Christian Nursing Home)
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dearest Blanche'
(Blanche, 1839-1933, wife, 1866, of the 4th Earl of Rosslyn, 1833-1890, mother by a previous marriage of 'Darling Daisy', King Edward's mistress), congratulating her on the engagement of their daughter Lady Millicent, 1867-1955, to the Marquess of Stafford, 1851-1913, from 1892 4th Duke of Sutherland, We have known Lord Stafford so many years - & think him so charming. How glad I am the new Year should begin so brightly for you all!, wondering if Lord Rosslyn, (himself a poet), has ever received a note I wrote sending him a small book of poems, and hoping Lady Rosslyn has been free from headaches?, 4 sides 8vo., Cumberland Lodge, Windsor,
Item Date: 1884
Stock No. 53941