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17 December 1880
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain (1819-1901)
to Ronald
A letter of condolence. Written on Windsor Castle black-bordered stationery.
GLC00496.093
21 December 1880
Regarding proposed memorial and funeral. Written on Osborne black-bordered stationery.
GLC00496.094
26 December 1880
Regarding funeral service and burial. Reminisces about deceased daughter and husband. Eulogizes Constance, recipient's mother. Written on black-bordered stationery
GLC00496.095
10 July 1884
Reply to letter of condolence for Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany. Expresses self-pity and adds an inspirational poem (page 2). Sees this as a pilgrimage to inner strength. Written on Windsor Castle black-bordered stationery. Leopold, Queen...
GLC00496.096
13 June 1898
Thanks Ronald for a cup he sent for her Jubilee. Hopes to see him when she returns to Windsor. Written on black-bordered Osborne royal stationery.
GLC00496.259
9 January 1894
Sinclair, Arthur (fl. 1880-1894)
to John McIntosh Kell
Promises to send the papers of the deceased Captain Evan P. Jones to Kell. Mentions that he had been corresponding with Jones about the C.S.S. Alabama "when death called him away." Tells Kell that "you would be pleased, and no doubt gratified to...
GLC00684.19
20 October 1899
Galt, Francis L. (1831-1915)
Writes to congratulate Kell on his daughter's marriage and to request help in finding his own son a job in business. Mentions "the Charleston Reunion last spring" and a circular he has received from one of the men who attended, who intends to...
GLC00684.20
circa 1878
Custer, Elizabeth B. (1842-1933)
to Mary F. Stoughton
Congratulates Stoughton on the appointment of her husband, Edwin W. Stoughton, to U.S. Minister to Russia (served from 1878-1879). Wishes her well on her trip and asks to be remembered to their Russian friends, particularly Admiral Poisson. In a...
GLC00785
7 May 1881
McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885)
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Writes from Gramercy Park. Informs Hunt of his upcoming European vacation. States "I am very sorry to hear that there are any intimations of retiring you next year- more on account of the good of the service than your own- except in the matter of...
GLC02382.070
26 July 1878
Earle, William (1833-1885)
Possibly by Major General William Earle. Notes that he recently missed a visit from a Mr. [Washmore?]. Will be staying in France for three months on holiday. Notes that despite reporting in London newspapers, many Englishmen are not satisfied with...
GLC02382.214
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