BIB_ID
296397
Accession number
MA 2534.19
Creator
Watkin, Henry, 1824-1910.
Display Date
[1876-1877].
Credit line
Gift of Ralph Walker, 1967.
Description
1 item (3 p.) ; 16.9 cm
Notes
Dating: Hearn's relationship with Ellen Freeman seems to have formed in 1875. In 1876, they argued, and in 1877 Hearn moved to New Orleans.--Cf. A fantastic journey: the life and literature of Lafcadio Hearn, by Paul Murray (1993), p. 45 and Letters from the Raven, ed. Milton Bronner (1906), p. 113.
Part of a collection of correspondence between Lafcadio Hearn, Ellen Freeman, and Henry Watkin. Letters are described in individual catalog records; see collection level record for more information.
With a note on p. 3: "Written by H Watkin (ECG)." This note may be in the same hand as the text of the letter.
Part of a collection of correspondence between Lafcadio Hearn, Ellen Freeman, and Henry Watkin. Letters are described in individual catalog records; see collection level record for more information.
With a note on p. 3: "Written by H Watkin (ECG)." This note may be in the same hand as the text of the letter.
Provenance
Gift of Ralph Walker, 1967.
Summary
Stating that he has returned the watch and chain to her friend (Lafcadio Hearn), hoping that Hearn will write her a letter of thanks. Hoping that neither Watkin nor Freeman "have occasion to regret we became acquainted," and referencing her "exhibition of feeling," noting that the folly is not all on his side. Assuring her that all her papers, letters and confidences will remain sacred "unless you become the aggressor," noting that in that case he will "turn the fight over to the parties most interested, Dr. Freeman & Mr. Hearn."
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