Letter to Caroline Clark
Beatrix Potter (London 1866 - Near Sawrey, Cumbria 1943)
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
19 Dec 1933
Materials
Ink, Paper
Measurements
261 x 204 mm; 1 sheet (Extent)
Place of origin
Sawrey
Collection
Beatrix Potter Gallery, Cumbria
NT 242269
Summary
Letter from Beatrix Potter to Caroline Clark (nee Hutton), a cousin, dated 19 December 1933. Concerning sheep trade, autumn fairs much better, sheep farmers more optimistic; confusion over milk marketing which is unsuitable for small farms and retail custom; Thirlmere reservoir not filled since summer drought and Kendal short of water; Francis going to India; William Heelis in better health than last year; Loch Ness Monster controversy and Beatrix's belief in its existence.
Makers and roles
Beatrix Potter (London 1866 - Near Sawrey, Cumbria 1943), writer