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GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom

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GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom
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GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. A.L.S., George, as Duke of York, four pages, 8vo, Sandringham, Norfolk, 5th December 1892, to 'My dear de Winton', on mourning stationery. The Duke states that he has spoken to Probyn 'about having £10,000 from Jany. 1st & he comes up to town next Monday & will then have a conversation with you on the subject' and continues 'Ellis & I have settled everything about the furnishing of York Cottage, all the carpets, papers & furniture & stuffs are chosen; & Maple is going to do everything painting & cleaning up included, my father & mother have also seen what I have chosen & approve. I am afraid it will cost pretty well £3000, impossible to do it cheaper.' The Duke also refers to having asked Mrs. Butter, a housekeeper at Sandringham, for a list of house linen and informs de Winton that another housekeeper, Margaret, will take charge of the Cottage as soon as her room is furnished '& fires must be kept going in all the rooms & they are a bit damp especially the new ones.' Some extremely light, minor age wear, otherwise VG

Sir Francis de Winton (1835-1901) British Army Officer and Courtier, Comptroller and Treasurer of the household of the Duke of York.

Sir Dighton Probyn (1833-1924) British General, Victoria Cross winner for his actions during the Indian Mutiny, 1858. Keeper of the Privy Purse.
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GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom

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