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Letter from "Mother" to "My Dearest Polly", 23-30 March 1879

 Item
Identifier: Coll-27 (MS 2482)

Scope and Contents

Letter in English from Mother to "Polly". The letter says that she is happy that "Polly" enjoys the new home and has found a Kellie of their own. Mother shares the "professor's" writing for the university. Speaks about "Chick" dining with Auntie recently. Letter is then addressed to "Dearest Child" Sunday March 30. Family experiencing poor health. Mother mentions Louise. Mother and "professor" are heading to Kellie April 18.

Dates

  • Creation: 23-30 March 1879

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open.

Full Extent

1 letter

Physical Location

In box MS 2482, folder 14, bundle 4, item 8.

Custodial History

Previously labelled item 33A, relabelled item 8.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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