[VICTORIA (1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)]

Contemporary Copy of her heartfelt and affectionate letter to Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland, 1806-1868, for many years her Mistress of the Robes, saying she is "deeply touched by the gift of a Bible from 'Many Widows' and by the ... address which ... you read to me. - Pray express to all these kind Sister Widows the deep and heartfelt gratitude of their Widowed Queen ... But what she values far more, is their appreciation of her adored and perfect Husband, to whom she, and the country, owe everything", referring to "the constant sense of his unseen presence", also to the accompanying "Reading Desk", which will "ever be kept by the Queen and her children", 4 sides 8vo. and envelope, "Windsor Castle", 19th December



Item Date:  1862

Stock No:  29764      £75

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