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Letter from Henrietta Emma Darwin to Mary Anne Ruck, Before 31 August 1871

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 274/11

Scope and Contents

Single letter from Henrietta Emma Darwin to Mary Anne Ruck (1822-1905) née Matthews, mother of Amy Richenda Ruck (1850-1876), first wife of Francis Darwin. The letter is undated but is presumed to have been written before Henrietta's mrriage to Richard Buckley Litchfield on 31 August 1871. In the letter Henrietta sends her apologies for cancelling an appointment with a 'Sir Roger'.

Dates

  • Creation: Before 31 August 1871

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Extent

1 folio(s)

Repository Details

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