BIB_ID
128639
Accession number
MA 1617.66
Creator
Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg, 1857-1944.
Display Date
Balmoral Castle, Scotland, 1895 October 22.
Credit line
Purchased as the gift of Edwin J. Beinecke, 1955.
Description
1 item (4 pages) ; 17.7 x 11.2 cm
Notes
Written on mourning stationery from Balmoral engraved with the monogram of Princess Beatrice.
Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland was an artist.
Though the author of the verses sent to Princess Beatrice is not mentioned it is likely W. E. Henley.
Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland was an artist.
Though the author of the verses sent to Princess Beatrice is not mentioned it is likely W. E. Henley.
Provenance
Purchased as the gift of Edwin J. Beinecke, 1955.
Summary
Concerning a possible nomination to the Laureateship; saying "I have shown Mama the touching verses you enclosed & which she admired very much. She will bear in mind the name of the author but of course as you know any eventual nomination to the Laureateship would have to be on the recommendation of the Ministers. I can't tell you how anxious I am to see you & to have a look at the work you are doing which I have heard is so lovely. I shall not fail to let you know any time I may be coming up to town. All my little people are well, I am thankful to say, but we have had a sad autumn, by the very unexpected death of my dear mother-in-law, whom I was very fond of & whose loss is a very great one to her family. My poor husband has lost father, brother & mother, all in 6 years! Hoping to see you before long."
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