Autograph Auction
Oct 15, 2016
Grand Hotel Puente Romano, Golden Mile, Marbella, 29.602., Spain
The auction has ended

LOT 989:

CHARLOTTE OF ENGLAND: (1744-1818) Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Queen of Great Britain and Ireland 1761-1801 ...

catalog
  Previous item
Next item 
Sold for: €460
Start price:
400
VAT: 17% On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
Auction took place on Oct 15, 2016 at International Autograph Auctions
tags:

CHARLOTTE OF ENGLAND: (1744-1818) Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Queen of Great Britain and Ireland 1761-1801, and Queen of the United Kingdom 1801-18, as spouse of King George III. A good A.L.S., Charlotte, two pages, 4to, Frogmore, 12th May, 1798, to her daughter in law the Princess of Wales, in French. Queen Charlotte thanks the Princess of Wales for her interest in her daughter´s health after her difficult childbirth, and updates her on this situation stating `..The report given by the Stuttgart doctors says that unless some unexpected accident occurs, there is no reason to be concerned about her.´ Charlotte further refers to some letters received, saying `The Duke´s letters are written under strong agitation, everybody agrees on the recognition he makes for the Woman´s merits, and what pleases me even more is the attachment shown by the population to the Duchess on this occasion.´ The Queen expresses her happiness knowing that Caroline has not suffered the illness which is affecting so many of them, and hopes she will be able to visit her again soon, concluding before signing with `How happy I would be if I could see you here more often, and be able to prove you how much, my dear daughter, I am your affectionate and loyal Mother.´ With a partially cut blank integral leaf. Small overall minor age wear. G £400-600

catalog
  Previous item
Next item