HÉLÈNE (Princess of Waldeck, 1861-1922, wife of Leopold, 1853-1884, 1st Duke of Albany, son of Queen Victoria)]

Autograph Letter Signed to Major Ponsonby, (Sir Frederick, 1867-1935, 1st Baron Sysonby, Equerry to Edward VII), asking him to help her "raise fresh funds for my Deptford Charity" by acting "in the mask ... at Claremont on July 9th & 10th ... It is to be a really big thing. Mr. Lewis Packer is writing the mask & Allen Mackinnon is the manager. Lady Lathom the Windsor Shollers and all the best Amateurs are taking part & so I am naturally anxious that you & your Brother & Sister should not be missing ... Please join us!", 3 sides 6¾" x 5", Henry III Tower, Windsor Castle, 25th February

Fritz Ponsonby was a regular performer in the Tableau-Vivants arranged at Osborne for Queen Victoria by Princess Beatrice.

Item Date:  1907

Stock No:  53953      £125

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