Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
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James Buchanan Papers
Document, 22 June 1857, authorizing the acting Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to an envelope containing a letter to Queen Victoria, answering her recent announcement of the death of the Duchess of Gloucester; and letter, 3 Feb[ruary 18]58, of James Buchanan, Washington, [D.C.] to [?] Selden, n.p., stating he has procured the desired material and is returning it.
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Correspondence: Queen Victoria
Handwritten letter of condolence from Queen Victoria to Lady Grant, Buckingham Palace, dated March 1875, edged in black ink: “…allow me to express my deep and sincere sympathy with you in your present overwhelming affliction. I am also conscious to express my deep regret at the loss of your noble and gallant husband…”
Dunmore Family Papers (I)
Great Britain Maundy three pence coin and Queen Victoria Jeton
Silver three pence coin from Great Britain depicting the bust of William III and Queen Mary. A hole was drilled into the coin, possibly done after Mary's death to evil spirits could exit the coin and render it safe for use. The Jeton has 20 stamped on it with an image of Queen Victoria on the verso. It, like the 3 pence coin, has a similar hole drilled into it at the crown of the Queen's head.
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