EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) 'Conan Doyle's books are always so good'

EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. An early A.L.S., Edward, three pages, 8vo, York Cottage, Sandringham, 19th November 1911, to [Alfred Donald] Mackintosh. The Prince apologises for the long delay in writing to thank his correspondent for three charming books, explaining 'I was in London for a week....& went to Windsor for shooting after that. I only arrived here last night & found your kind present. The stupid people had not forwarded the parcel to me. I shall certainly read them in the order you say. Conan Doyle's books are always so good', and further sending news of his shooting activities 'we were only shooting cocks, & though there were not many to shoot each bird was high & took some killing. I hope to get a good deal of shooting here this winter' before concluding by referring to King George V and Queen Mary, 'I am afraid my parents had a very bad passage in the Bay. I heard from my father this morning who said that everyone had been ill; even the men. And the cruisers of the escort had seas right over them & had their boats damaged'. Some light staining to the centre of the first page, only slightly affecting one line of text, otherwise VG

Alfred Donald Mackintosh (1851-1938) Chief of the Clan Mackintosh, a Highland Scottish clan who have resided at Moy Hall since the beginning of the 18th century.