[The Letters of Queen Victoria, Volume 1 (of 3), 1837-1843) by Queen Victoria]@TWC D-Link book
The Letters of Queen Victoria, Volume 1 (of 3), 1837-1843)

CHAPTER II
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This dear old lady was visited by every one--and was the only really devoted Attendant of the poor Princess, whose governesses paid little real attention to her--and who never left her, and was with her when she died.

I used to ride a donkey given me by my Uncle, the Duke of York, who was very kind to me.

I remember him well--tall, rather large, very kind but extremely shy.

He always gave me beautiful presents.

The last time I saw him was at Mr Greenwood's house, where D.Carlos lived at one time,--when he was already very ill,--and he had Punch and Judy in the garden for me.
[Pageheading: EARLY REMINISCENCES] "To Ramsgate we used to go frequently in the summer, and I remember living at Townley House (near the town), and going there by steamer.
Mamma was very unwell.


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