[ENGLISH & CONTINENTAL MANUSCRIPTS]. A group of 8 letters from various members of the British Royal family, ca. 19th century, including: Lot 161

Lot 161

[ENGLISH & CONTINENTAL MANUSCRIPTS]. A group of 8 letters from various members of the British Royal family, ca. 19th century.

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[ENGLISH & CONTINENTAL MANUSCRIPTS]. A group of 8 letters from various members of the British Royal family, ca. 19th century, including:

CHARLOTTE, Queen of England (1744-1818). Undated autograph letter signed ("Charlotte"), 1 page, 8vo, bifolium, some minor toning. In this letter Charlotte gives instructions on paying a bill with the admonition that she "shall never again employ him." -- CHARLOTTE, Princess of Wales (1796-1817). Fragment of undated autograph letter signed ("Charlotte P") mounted on board with accompanying engraving of Claremont Park. -- WILLIAM IV, King of England (1765-1837). Autograph letter signed ("William"), Bushey House, 14 June 1830, 1 page, 4to, some minor creasing. In this letter William requests that a letter be forwarded to his son in Paris; this son is presumably George FitzClarence, Earl of Munster. -- VICTORIA, Queen of England (1819-1901). Autograph letter signed to "Mrs. [Charles] Phipps" on Buckingham Palace letterhead, 2 pages, 8vo, bifolium, some minor creasing with toning. In this letter the Queen expresses her concern for Mrs. Phipps's daughter after a short illness. Charles Phipps (1801-1866) was private secretary to Victoria's husband, Prince Albert. -- FITZCLARENCE, George Augustus, First Earl of Munster (1794-1842). Autograph letter signed ("Munster"), 5 April 1834, 1 page, 8vo, toning and minor creasing. -- And 3 others.