ELIZABETH (The Queen Mother, 1900-2002, Queen of George VI)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed to “My dear Ava”, Lady WAVERLEY (1896-1974, wife of Sir John Anderson, Viscount Waverley) saying that her “thoughts have been with you so much during the last few days, and my prayers as well, for I know the anguish of watching & waiting when someone precious is ill. I would so like to send heartfelt congratulations to Lord Waverley on receiving the Order of Merit. I cannot think of anyone who deserves it more, or of one who has served his country so well - everyone is delighted...”, 2 sides 8vo., with original autograph envelope signed with initials, Clarence House headed paper, 11th December

Ava Anderson, Viscountess Waverley (formerly Wigram, née Bodley) was Lady Anderson from 1941 until 1952. She was an English political and social hostess at the centre of government during the Second World War. Winston Churchill noted "her contact with gt. affairs". It was said that she had "more indirect influence than any woman of her generation".

Item Date:  1957

Stock No:  43322      £425

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