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To "My dear Robert" [probably Robert Singleton Garnett], Undated [1906 or earlier]

 File — Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

Signed Ford M.H.

Begins: "Many thanks for yr. magnificent present..."

Precis: I shall treasure the [local history?] book with fine illustrations dedicated to you. We expect a servant from Hamburg to replace Daisy; spring-cleaning; I continue to write about the fifth Queen. Tell Dr. Garnett how much I delight in the "Twilight of the Gods": paragraph of praise. Best to Tanza Road and Matty and the kids.

Dates

  • Creation: Undated [1906 or earlier]

Physical Description

4 pages (1 sheet) Holograph letter, signed, On paper headed "The Bungalow, Winchelsea, Nr. Rye, Sussex".

General

Source: Paden bequest 1979 C.85.

Date: Dr Garnett (Robert's father Richard) died in 1906; Ford published his first book on Katherine Howard in 1906.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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