Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany's letter to Lady Georgina Cowell, dated November 6, 1909

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Above: Princess Helen of Waldeck and Pyrmont, Duchess of Albany, photographed by Byrne & Co.


Above: Lady Georgina Cowell, photographer unknown.





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The letter:

CLAREMONT.
ESHER.
Nov 6th 1909
Dear Lady Cowell,
Many & hearty thanks for your liberal contribution to the Memorial Purse which arrived just as I was starting for the King's function at the Hospital, & your very kind letter. Thanks Lady Collins is wonderfully well. She is now busy looking for a new home, as Broom Hill is needed for Sir Robert's successor. I fear she will feel much leasing the house they had as home for so many years, but I hope something nice can be found not far off near to her brother. —

I can well imagine how strange Osborne must have felt to you! But I like to think that the spirit of the great Queen hovers over the place, guarding & guiding those merry boys to become loyal gentlemen, serving to uphold The Queen's Empire. — I hope when the days are longer, that you will be able to pay me a little visit. —

I know how full your life must be — for if anything is to be done, one must do it oneself! — But work like that is a boon & a joy.
Believe me
Yours affect.ly
Helen

Lady Cowell
Clifton Castle
Bedale

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