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Sophie, Queen of the Netherlands: Letters to Lady Malet 1842-1877 (transcripts)

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8248

Scope and Contents

Letters from Sophie, Queen of the Netherlands, to Lady Malet, transcribed from the originals at Duke University Library by S.W. Jackman, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The letters cover all aspects of the correspondents' lives, including their family, friends and acquaintances, personal matters, politics, and the books they read. Sophie often refers to her health, which was poor.

Dates

  • Creation: 1842-1877 (Transcriptions made circa 1979)

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 collection (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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