In 1879, Princess Isabel asked for a carriage for herself and the Baroness of Muritiba for her trip to Petrópolis.

• Handwritten letter from Princess Isabel to Mr Paixão.
• One page.
• In Portuguese.
• 17 cm x 12 cm.
• Brazil, July 8, 1879.
• Good condition.
• Unique piece.
  

Mr. Passion

Please give orders for a “coupé” to be at the house of the Baroness of Muritiba at 7 o’clock tomorrow morning, Tuesday. I need a carriage from Serra also tomorrow at 10:30 to take me to Paço Isabel and then bring me back in the afternoon. Here are the orders for the cars here.

Countess of Eu

Me, 8-7-79

The Baroness of Muritiba was probably part of the inner circle of the Brazilian imperial court, possibly as a lady-in-waiting or hostess, while Mr. Paixão seems to have been an employee of the Imperial Household, responsible for organizing transportation and logistical tasks. Both were involved in Princess Isabel's routine, as indicated by this letter with direct orders from her, mentioning the official residence (Paço Isabel).

In addition to being a handwritten letter written by Princess Isabel herself, the document reveals details of the inner workings of the court and the network of people involved in the day-to-day life of the imperial family.