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Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing her work and including three stanzas of a song titled "O Lady when this heart is cold", 1822-1857

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Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/26

Scope and Contents

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing his finances, the progress of her work, the death of a gentleman from Cholera and the riots in Newcastle. Includes three stanzas of a song titled "O Lady when this heart is cold" for his correction. The first lines read, "O Lady when this heart is cold / Wilt thou remember me / And think of times and scenes of old / And joys no more to be." A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.

Dates

  • Creation: 1822-1857

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Extent

1 booklet, 4 pages; 1 letter, 1 leaf

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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