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Letters from Robert Hall to Ione Hall, Feb. - Dec. 1921

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 413/1/1

Scope and Contents

Letters from Robert Hall in Gilgil, with a few sent from Nairobi, to Ione Hall in England. Addressed to ‘Sweetheart mine’, ‘My own darling’ etc. Covering dates: 14 Feb. 1921-29 Dec. 1921. Ione had returned pregnant to England in early 1921. The correspondence relates to affairs in the Gilgil district, progress of the flax crop, farm accounts, visits in the neighbourhood, plans for a mill and news of the birth of Peter Hall. With one [? draft] letter from Ione discussing her objections to ‘Bill’ or ‘Billie’ who had lodged with the Halls for a period. Approx. 80 letters.

Dates

  • Creation: Feb. - Dec. 1921

Extent

1 folder(s)

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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