Letter
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Manuscripts and documents
Date
9 Apr 1908
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1248649
Summary
A Letter of Condolence from Lady Florence Willey, née Chinnock, later Baroness Barnby 1845 - 1933
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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 From Blyth Hall via Rotherham, Notts Dear Mrs Greville, I feel somewhat of a delicacy in intruding a letter upon you at this moment of yr great sorrow, but my heartfelt sympathy prompts me to write these few lines to tell you how truly & deeply I feel for you in great sorrow you have sustained in the almost sudden death of yr husband it caused me quite a painful shock when I read of his death. I am so grieved for you dear Mrs Greville. I feel there is little I can say at such a sad time, but be assured you have my sympathy & the Great Healer of all troubles grant you comfort & peace of mind. Trs mst sincerely Florence Willey Florence Chinnock married Francis Willey Esq. of Blyth Hall in 1880. She became 1st Baroness Barnby in 1922.