BIB_ID
296538
Accession number
MA 2534.76
Creator
Freeman, Ellen, 19th cent.
Display Date
[1875-1877].
Credit line
Gift of Ralph Walker, 1967.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 25.2 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.
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.
Provenance
Gift of Ralph Walker, 1967.
Summary
Thanking him for his assistance, noting "she could not move without you." Discussing the purchase of a dozen books from his "friend" (Lafcadio Hearn), and sending him kind regards. Promising to send a nice jelly cake and bouquet.
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