In 1879, Princess Isabel requested a carriage for herself and the Baroness of Muritiba for their 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 Baroness of Muritiba's house at 7:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday. I also need a car from Serra tomorrow at 10:30 AM to take me to Paço Isabel and then bring me back in the afternoon. Here are the orders for the cars here.
Countess d'Eu
Me, 8-7-79
The Baroness of Muritiba was likely part of the inner circle of the Brazilian imperial court, possibly as a lady-in-waiting or hostess, while Mr. Paixão appears to have been an employee of the Imperial Household, responsible for organizing transportation and logistical tasks. Both were connected to Princess Isabel's routine, as indicated by this letter with direct orders from her, mentioning the official residence (the Paço Isabel).
In addition to being a handwritten letter by Princess Isabel herself, the document reveals details of the inner workings of the court and the network of people involved in the daily life of the imperial family.
