This interest was evinced by the
following letters, given to me later by my sister:
"TREASURER'S HOUSE,
"YORK
"_June 20, 1900._
MY DEAR LADY GEORGIE.
"The Princess and I thank you very much for sending your
sister's letters for us to read. They are most interesting, and
admirably written. She has certainly gone through experiences
which ought to last her a lifetime! If the papers are correct
in stating that you start on Saturday for Madeira to meet her,
let me wish you _bon voyage_.
"Ever yours very sincerely,
"(Signed) ALBERT EDWARD."
The Princess of Wales had already written as follows:
"MY DEAR GEORGIE,
"I saw in yesterday's _Times_ your touching appeal for poor,
unfortunate, forsaken Mafeking, in which I have taken the
liveliest interest during all these months of patient and brave
endurance. I have therefore great pleasure in enclosing L100
for the benefit of the poor nuns and other inhabitants. I hope
very soon, however, they will be relieved, and I trust poor
sister Sarah will be none the worse for all she has gone
through during her forced captivity. Many thanks for sending me
that beautifully drawn-up report of your Yeomanry Hospital. How
well you have explained everything! Hoping to meet soon,
"Yours affectionately,
"(Signed) ALEXANDRA.
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