BIB_ID
116899
Accession number
MA 1617.437
Creator
Swan, Annie S., 1859-1943.
Display Date
London, England, 1901 November 26.
Credit line
Purchased as the gift of Edwin J. Beinecke, 1955.
Description
1 item (3 pages) ; 15.6 x 10.0 cm
Notes
Written from "Aldersyde, / Lindfield Gardens, / Hampstead" on stationery engraved with the address.
Signed as "A Burnett-Smith / Annie S. Swan."
Signed as "A Burnett-Smith / Annie S. Swan."
Provenance
Purchased as the gift of Edwin J. Beinecke, 1955.
Summary
Saying "Will you permit a Scotchwoman, who is also a writer in a small way, to offer you a sincere word of thanks for speaking up about Stevenson. I regret that none of his own Kith or country have had the courage. This hysterical glorification of common duty has been no part of my country's past, and I would fain hope that there is yet sufficient 'spunk' left in her to give you your due. Pray forgive this intrusion. I shall keep your printed words for counsel and encouragement with much esteem."
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