[VICTORIA (1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)]

Handwritten note, unsigned, in pencil, saying "The Queen would wish to offer the Colonelcy of the 2nd. Life Guards now vacant or that of the Irish Guards to Lord Roberts.Her Majesty favors the latter, the Regiment having been raised during the present war & also on account of his connection with Ireland", black embossed crowned heading, 2 sides card 3¾" x 4¾", Balmoral Castle, no date, circa

At the foot a later hand has written 'Princess Christian', but from the handwriting this appears to be a mistake.
Roberts was created Baron Roberts of Kandahar in 1892 and Earl Roberts in 1901.

Item Date:  1900

Stock No:  53949      £145

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