Schröder, Elisabeth, 1847-1911 (Mother of the poet and translator Rudolf Alexander Schröder)

Scope and Contents Schröder, Elisabeth (1847-1911), mother of the poet and translator Rudolf Alexander Schröder, Autograph Letter Signed 1869 from Calcutta.1 letter: 22 February 1869. Schröder describes her life in Calcutta for her mother. She asks after her family and friends at home. She describes a visit to a Babu's home, an Indian civil official, and meets his wives. He speaks German and she admires his wives' craft work. Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Short biographical...