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Sir Francis Knollys to Queen Alexandra [1903]
Starting Bid: $50
Estimate:
$100 - $150
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191 The Collection of John Elliot Lawford | Part 2: Online Auction (lot 95-432)
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Sir Francis Knollys to Queen Alexandra [1903]
Manuscript letter on H.M. Yacht Victoria & Albert letterhead edged in black and dated 2 Augt 1903.
Letter addressed to ‘Madam’ and signed ‘I have the honour to be Madam, your Royal Highness Faithful and Obedient Servant, Knollys’ regarding a communication by the Queen to Mr Brodrick [Secretary of State] forwarded to him by the King. “His Majesty thinks it is advisable that I should ask you to see me…’
? in regard to reforms and the reorganization of the Army Nursing Service Reserve.
Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.