SOPHIA (1777-1848, Princess, Daughter of George III)

Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Leighton, in Weymouth Street, apologizing for sending "so shabby a parcel for the dear Monte & nothing but ... the knowledge ... that the very trifling offer of a few Rusks safely conveyed will prove that our beloved friend ever lives in my thoughts & breast could have induced me to ask such a favor - and my Servant considers it best to carry them", if on returning to Town she renews her visits, "You will with great justice I hope be tempted to own the old Proverb of "L'appetit vient en mangeant" ... Let me know soon of the safe arrival of a healthy Grand Son", with a P.S. sending her regrets to 'Monte' [in Bath] "at not seeing him this year ! A heavy disappointment indeed", address on third side marked "With Rusks", 2 sides 16mo., no place, 2nd October, n.y., c. light remains of guard without loss



Item Date:  1835

Stock No:  51402      £95

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