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EDWARD Augustus, Duke of Kent (1767-1820). Letter signed ("Edward") to James Wyatt, Kensington Palace, 20 May 1809.
Six pages, 250 x 200mm, each leaf laid into a larger sheet (toned areas and several tears affecting several words in text).
The father of Queen Victoria consults architect James Wyatt concerning repairs to Kensington Palace. A lengthy and detailed letter to Wyatt, who had been employed by Edward to renovate home at Castle Hill Lodge, concerning proposed improvements at Kensington Palace, parts of which he mentioned were "in a very dilapidated state, & really disgraceful."
Six pages, 250 x 200mm, each leaf laid into a larger sheet (toned areas and several tears affecting several words in text).
The father of Queen Victoria consults architect James Wyatt concerning repairs to Kensington Palace. A lengthy and detailed letter to Wyatt, who had been employed by Edward to renovate home at Castle Hill Lodge, concerning proposed improvements at Kensington Palace, parts of which he mentioned were "in a very dilapidated state, & really disgraceful."
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Please note the author of the letter should read “EDWARD, Duke of Kent” and not what is stated in the printed catalogue.