Duke of Albany (1853-1884) and son of Queen Victoria who died of hemophilia following a fall. ALS signed “Leopold, Hon. Sec. to the Committee,” one page, 7 x 9.25, personal letterhead, May 8, 1875. In full: "A Committee of The Apollo University Lodge of Masons, appointed for the purpose of arranging for a Garden Fete to be given in Oxford on Wednesday, June 9th, begs to request the Vice-Chancellor, & Fellows of New College kindly to permit the use of their Gardens for the above purpose." In fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the lower right corner area.
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