Schröder, Elisabeth, 22 February 1869

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 information, physical description of the letter, purchase information. Also notes on Indian items and places that Schröder mentions.

Transcription included in the file? Yes.