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Queen Victoria Letter Signed "Victoria R." Two pages of a bifolium on mourning stationery, 7.25" x 9", Kensington Palace, London; June 27, 1837. Composed just seven days after Victoria ascended the throne. Written to Maria Theresa, Queen of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, announcing her ascension to the throne and renewing the credentials of William Temple. The letter reads in part: "Upon ascending the throne of this Kingdom, I have deemed it one of my first duties to confirm and renew the credential granted by his late Majesty, My Most Honored and Beloved Uncle, King William the Fourth, to the Honorable William Temple, as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the King...Being anxious also to afford to your Majesty a Testimony of the Sentiments which I entertain towards you, I have charged Mr. Temple...to convey to you the Assurances of my invariable Friendship and Regards..." Victoria handwrites at the conclusion of the letter, "Madam my Sister, Your Majesty's good Sister Victoria R." The letter has two black wax seals adorned with black silk ribbon on verso.Victoria assumed the throne at the young age of 18, following the death of her uncle. She would be the one of the longest reigning monarchs in British history, only surpassed by Elizabeth II.
Condition: Flattened mail folds, with a few small holes at the intersecting folds where the paper has weakened. Light ink ghosting from being folded. Boldly signed by Victoria.
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2020 April 22 Historical Manuscripts Signature Auction - Dallas #6223 (go to Auction Home page)
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