MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson)
Long Typed Letter Signed to 'My dear Gilbert' Lord MONCKTON (Gilbert Walter Riverside, b. 1915, 2nd Viscount Brenchley, Major-General),
thanking him for his letter and wishing him all best wishes for a successful dinner at Canterbury on 11th, he goes on to talk about the present Garter, calling him a 'Curious man', and that after the ridiculous troubles, "allowing the British Legion to put a Crown on their Badge when they became the Royal British Legion that I finally took the matter in hand personally. I got hold of Garter and dressed him down good and proper. He went quite white and was shaken and promised to deal with the matter immediately", but he doesn't think he can deal with Monckton's case as it has little to do with him, but suggests he will "call on him personally and be rather rough with him. It certainly worked when I took him to task", he then goes on to give advice on how to book the painted hall in Greenwich, but with regards to permission to wear orders, he cannot help as it is a matter which needs to go throught the Queen's private secretary, 2 sides 4to, Broadlands, Romsey, 4th January
Item Date:
1974
Stock No:
27772
£275
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MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson)
Typed Letter Signed 'Mountbatten of Burma', with autograph salutation & subscription to "Dear Mariana", Lady MONCKTON (Marianna Laetitia, Dame of Honour and Devotion, SMO Malta, OStJ, Pres., St John's Ambulance, Kent, High Sheriff of Kent)
thanking her for the letter, "I am glad you have explained to me the circumstances in which you decided not to thank Jack Denning for his generosity as I suggested", he goes on to say it was the Duchess of Richmond who was keen it should be done, but is sure, even though the Duchess took it rather amiss, you were absolutely right, and that her letter will be useful ammunition to answer the Duchesses letter, "It was great fun seeing you again the other night at the SSA FA party", 1 side 8vo, Broadlands, Romsey, 2nd October
Item Date:
1969
Stock No:
27771
£175
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MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson)
Autograph Letter Signed "Dickie" to "My dear Walter" Lord MONCKTON (Gilbert Walter Riverside, b. 1915, 2nd Viscount Brenchley, Major-General),
saying that although he and Edwina are delighted that his selfless work for the country has been recognized by a peerage, they are both sad he is leaving, however "I am delighted that you have joined 'our house'...and am glad that you have more than caught up with Biddy!" he goes on to say that "With Anthony and Quintin removed and Duncan introduced into your late Ministry [of Defence] I feel very alone in my fight for any service", 2 sides 8vo, First Sea Lord, Admiralty, headed paper, 14th January
Item Date:
1957
Stock No:
27724
£250
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MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson, last Viceroy of India)
Typed Letter Signed 'Mountbatten of Burma', with autograph salutation & subscription to Mr Merrill
thanking her for the letter, "with the interesting information about the KELLY locomotive which will be a valuable addition to my archives. My archivist, Mrs Travis, has managed to produce two photographs, one a side view by herself and the other of me in uniform examining the name plate on the locomotive when I was invited to pay an official visit ...", 1 side 8vo., Broadlands, Romsey, 9th November
Item Date:
1973
Stock No:
41540
£150
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A SOUVENIR OF "NIGHT ATTACK 'ASDEAN' 20TH DECEMBER 1926"
MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson)
Typed Letter Signed to Miss Jupp with autograph salutation and subscription
thanking her for her letter which "brings back many memories. On the 20th December 1926, I was up in London but when I got back on the 23rd, I had a discussion with my Head Keeper, Longman, who gave me a vivid account of the battle of the poachers. He called the police. They rounded up and caught all three poachers but Police Constables Akehurst and Chandler were injured and went to hospital. On the 25th I visited them in hospital and brought them fruit, flowers and a gift and wished them a happy Christmas. So you may certainly add in 'Presented by Lord Louis Mountbatten (which was my name in those days). If you have any further details that your uncle gave you of the 'night attack' I should be interested to have them to put in my Archives. Your uncle was certainly very brave and gallant ...", 1 side 4to., Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire headed paper, 15th March 1979 together with the gift which is a Fine Silver cigarette box with a gold crest in the corner, inscribed "Night Attack 'Adsdean' 20th December 1926. Albert Samuel Akehurst, presented by Lord Louis Mountbatten", the sterling silver cigarette box is hallmarked Adie Brothers Ltd 1922,
Item Date:
1960
Stock No:
41343
£750
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