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Letter from Anna Mary Howitt to Bessie Parkes, 1855-05-24

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Parkes 7/2

Scope and Contents

Two page letter with envelope addressed to Miss Parkes, 2 Savile Row, Burlington Gardens. The printing of the 'Australian book' is coming to an end. Anna appears to be rather dispirited although she has no special cause for anxiety. She has decided not to go to Miss [Charlotte] Cushman's. She has a 'heap of Art books' to review from Mr [John] Chapman. She has seen D[ante] G[abriel] R[ossetti] who spoke with admiration of Bessie's 'Voluntaries' [one of her poems].

Dates

  • Creation: 1855-05-24

Creator

Extent

2 item(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Date information

DateText: [Appears to be postmarked 24 May 1855.].

Originator(s)

Howitt, Anna Mary

Finding aid date

2001-10-22 11:08:09+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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