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King Edward VII Autograph Letter Signed

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King Edward VII Autograph Letter Signed
<B>King Edward VII of England Autograph Letter Signed</B></I> "<I>Albert Edward</B></I>". Three pages, 4.5" x 7", Easthampstead Park letterhead, Wokingham, June 18, 1885. An interesting letter, written as Prince of Wales (a title he held longer than anyone else, 1841-1901), in part: "<I>Private. My dear henry, As I know Abergaruing ? so well as he 'pulls the strings' just now. I thought I would not do better than send your letter on to him & beg him to bring your name before Salisbury...you must not lose a moment when the new admiralty comes into office- as this govt is bound to be of short duration you will all have 'To make hay whilst the sun shines'...</B></I>" The future king was right in his prediction; the Marquess of Salisbury of the Conservative Party became prime minister the month after this letter was written but remained in office only seven months! Very good condition; some weakness and minor separation at the folds.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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