GEORGE V (1865-1936, King of Great Britain)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed 'George' to 'My dear Bishop' saying that he will be "delighted to do anything I can to get Hastings in the Club, either to propose or second him & I will also try to get as many people to vote for him as possible. I am unfortunately laid up on board with a bad foot else I would come & see you ... I hardly like to ask you to come & see me as we are coaling, but if you don't mind a little coal dust I would be very pleased if you would just come on board for a minute an we could talk it over ...", 3 sides 8vo., H.M.S. Alexandra headed paper, Friday, no date, but 1887-

From 20th May 1887 to 1st July 1887 and from 21st April 1888 to 5th November 1888, Prince George served in H.M.S. Alexandra as a Lieutenant. This letter dates from his carefree early days of naval service, prior to 1892, when the death of his brother Prince Eddy placed him second in line to the throne.

Item Date:  1888

Stock No:  31634      £475

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