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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