BIB_ID
433276
Accession number
MA 14300.176
Creator
Elgin, Mary Louisa Bruce, Countess of, 1819-1898, sender.
Display Date
Dunfermline, Scotland, 1859 November 8.
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Description
1 item (4 pages) ; 13.4 x 10.3 cm
Notes
Written from "Broomhall".
Written on light blue stationery with monogram embossed in blind.
Thanking her for her "most interesting letters"; mentioning the trouble Madame de Bury has taken "in the matter of my little private affairs", the thought of which vexes her more than "the present failure of my plan"; saying that they will be in London soon, but that she is afraid "there will not be much peace or pleasure for Ld. E. during the present state of affairs, particularly Chinese affairs! It is too sad a disappointment, & a fearful trial to his courage & hopefulness."
Written on light blue stationery with monogram embossed in blind.
Thanking her for her "most interesting letters"; mentioning the trouble Madame de Bury has taken "in the matter of my little private affairs", the thought of which vexes her more than "the present failure of my plan"; saying that they will be in London soon, but that she is afraid "there will not be much peace or pleasure for Ld. E. during the present state of affairs, particularly Chinese affairs! It is too sad a disappointment, & a fearful trial to his courage & hopefulness."
Provenance
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Summary
Extending an invitation to breakfast.
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