Letter
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
21 Apr 1908
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1248638
Summary
A Letter of Condolence from Marie 'Mina' Wombwell née Boyer 1852 - 1913
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Captain The Hon Ronald Fulke Greville died on 5th April from pneumonia following an operation on 31st March for cancer of the larynx. This letter was sent to his widow, Margaret Greville. Written on headed writing paper Highclere Castle, Newbury Date April 21st written in ink. Dear Mrs Greville I am writing these few lines to send you my sincere condolences & the expression of my deepest sympathy in your sad & cruel loss. I hope that your health may not suffer under this sudden & great trial & with renewed sympathy Yrs sincerely, Marie Wombwell The Wombwells were friends of the Grevilles through their shared love of horse racing and hunting.