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Lot #307
Queen Victoria

The Queen consoles a widow and extols Victorian morality

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The Queen consoles a widow and extols Victorian morality

ALS signed “VRI,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, black-bordered personal letterhead, February 28, 1884. Letter to "Dearest Lady Southampton," (Lady Isrnay Southampton, Lady of the Bedchamber to Victoria from 1878 till the Queen's death in 1901). In full: “I cannot go to bed without saying how truly, deeply I feel you, a widow myself & like me without at the present moment at least, anyone to turn to for help or advice. [John Brown whom some say she married died a year earlier in 1883]. I do feel for you, as I have suffered as you have from things being done behind my back. I own I can’t find words to say what I think of a middle aged Clergyman taking advantage of a young girl under the guise of religion! It is disgraceful. I can only pray that you may see some daylight soon. As to what you can do—I would be too happy to help you in any way.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #426 - Ended April 16, 2014





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