MARY (1776-1857, last surviving daughter of George III, and wife of her cousin William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester, 1776-1834)

Poignant Autograph Letter Signed to "My dearest Mrs Stirling" saying that she ventures "to send the enclosed Pocket Book which belonged to my poor Sister & hope you will value it & love it for her sake ..." and ending that if she is near "Richmond pray remember I shall be delighted to see you if you call at the White Lodge ...", 3 sides 8vo., with envelope front, 25th July brown stain around the edges of the inside from former mounting not affecting the text

Princess Amelia (1783-1810) was the fifteenth child and sixth daughter of King George III and his wife Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. In 1808, Amelia had a severe attack of measles. The anxious King George decided to send Amelia to Weymouth, accompanied by her sister Mary. Her health only improved only a little and by 1809, she could occasionally take short walks in the garden. This improvement was temporary and by October 1810 she was confined to her bed. She was looked after in her last days byher favourite and devoted sister, Mary. She died on her brother Edward's birthday, 2nd November.

Item Date:  1811

Stock No:  39542      £225

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