ALS signed "A. E.," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Marham House, Downham Market letterhead, December 28, [1883]. Handwritten letter containing excellent content that mentions his sister Princess Victoria and his daughter Princess Louise. In part: "I received your kind letter of the 4th today, with all yr good wishes for the New Year—& cannot do better—as the Mail leaves tomorrow for India—then scribble you a few lines to reciprocate those good wishes. Most sincerely do I wish you all happiness in the ensuing year...I shall be going to Berlin to celebrate with my eldest sister—her 'Silver Wedding.'" In fine condition. Edward's eldest sister, Victoria, Princess Royal, celebrated the 25th anniversary of her wedding to Frederick III, German Emperor, in 1883.
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