BIB_ID
447042
Accession number
MA 14549.11
Creator
Greenwood, Frederick, 1830-1909, sender.
Display Date
Ross-on-Wye, England, 1873 August 12
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Description
1 item (4 pages) ; 18.2 x 11.7 cm
Notes
Dated "Ross Tuesday"; dated "Aug 12 1873" in pencil by former owner, presumably transcribed from the postmark on an accompanying envelope (no longer present).
Forms part of a collection of letters by English journalist, author, and editor, Frederick Greenwood (1830-1909), and other members of the Greenwood family.
Forms part of a collection of letters by English journalist, author, and editor, Frederick Greenwood (1830-1909), and other members of the Greenwood family.
Inscriptions/Markings
With marks and annotations by former owner in pencil.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of J.W. Robertson Scott; bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Summary
Sending a check, writing that he is enjoying his stay in the region, mentioning excursions to Raglan and Tintern, and walks and drives to enjoy the scenery; mentioning that Lord Carnarvon is going to send them some venison and suggesting she send some to Captain Ettrick(?) if he is at home; enclosing a note (not present) inviting her to Devonshire for Christmas.
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