Letters written chiefly by Louise Swanton Belloc, chiefly to Bessie Belloc (née Parkes), 1867 - 1884
Scope and Contents
The letters are addressed variously to 'Chère Bessie', 'Chère Amie', Chère fille', and 'my beloved'. Some of the letters may be to L S B's friend, Adelaide de Montgolfier and at least one is to L S B's son [Bessie's husband], Louis Belloc. 25 letters. Some are addressed from Richmond, where L S B spent part of the Franco-Prussian War in exile.
Dates
- Creation: 1867 - 1884
Creator
- From the Fonds: Belloc, Elizabeth Rayner, 1829 - 1925 (nee Parkes, campaigner for women's rights and journalist) (Person)
Extent
1 file(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
French
Former / Other Reference
GCPP Parkes 17/27
Date information
DateText: 1867, 1870-1871, 1880, and 1884.
Originator(s)
Belloc, Louise Swanton
Finding aid date
2014-06-03 09:28:52+00:00
Repository Details
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