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)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Captain J. Trevor LEAN, D.S.O.,
(1903-1961, Commanding HMS Manxman, 1951-1953, at this time the most senior Captain in the Royal Navy), returning "the fascinating photos [not present] ... of the German ship 'Mancksmann' in Cala Dueira", the cove in the NW tip of Gozo, "I showed them to Prince Philip & the staff & all were most interested ...", thanking him "for the ... delightful evening you gave us last Tuesday" and for "all your fine work on the station" and "as Commodore", and ending "All good luck to you in the future", 2 sides 4to, headed 'Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean', [Malta], 28th November
Item Date:
1952
Stock No:
56727
£125
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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' to Mr. Best,
(Geoffrey F.A., b. 1928, Professor of History, Edinburgh University, 1966-1974), saying "You may certainly use any information you require from the manuscript diaries" and suggesting "From Broadlands Archives, by courtesy of Admiral of the Fleet the Earl Mountbatten of Burma" in the acknowledgment, headed 'Chief of the Defence Staff', 1 side 8vo, Ministry of Defence, Storey's Gate, London S.W.1., 26th July
Item Date:
1962
Stock No:
56728
£100
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