In my collection there are seven volumes, the five mentioned above and two additional volumes, the “Speeches and Addresses” and the “Biography of the Prince Consort.” My copies also are signed, but note: the volume of “Speeches and Addresses” has this intensely personal inscription:—
To Major General, the Hon. A. Gordon, in recollection of his great, & good master from the beloved Prince’s broken hearted Widow
Victoria R.
Osborne
Jan: 12. 1863.
The “Biography” has this:—
To Major General, The Hon. Alexander Gordon, C.B. in recollection of his dear Master from the great Prince’s affectionate and sorrowing Widow,
Victoria R.
April, 1867.
Volume one of the “Life” is inscribed:—
To Lieutenant General, The Hon. Sir Alexander Gordon, K.C.B., in recollection of his dear Master, from