VICTORIA (1840-1901, Empress Frederick of Germany, wife of Frederick III, eldest child of Queen Victoria & mother of Kaiser Wilhelm II)

Autograph Letter signed 'V. C[rown] P[rince]ss of P[russia]' to Mr Collins, saying "It was a great comfort ... to hear that my dear Brother", Prince LEOPOLD, (1853-1884), "was not ill - only sad, and that he recovered after the first pang of parting ... I wish I could be with him to cheer him and brighten him up. If only you can succeed in the plan you mention I am certain ... all morbidness and discontent ... will vanish away, - his elastic spirits and quick imagination will feed on new objects & new interests, and other troubles ... will ... not be seen in so vivid a light ... We are happy to think Leopold has so kind a friend as you are - near him always", 3 sides 8vo., Osborne, 22nd August

(Sir) Robert Hawthorn Collins, 1841-1908, was appointed Leopold's tutor in August 1867, expecting soon to be dismissed for speaking his mind. In fact he stayed with him all his life, and became his Comptroller. For many references see Charlotte Zeepvat, 'Prince Leopold', (1998).

Item Date:  1871

Stock No:  50234      £375

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