Letter to Charles Cooper
Beatrix Potter (London 1866 - Near Sawrey, Cumbria 1943)
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
10 Sep 1936
Materials
Ink, Paper
Measurements
176 x 113 mm; 2 sheets (Extent)
Place of origin
Sawrey
Collection
Beatrix Potter Gallery, Cumbria
NT 242582.2
Summary
Sheet two of two of a letter from Beatrix Potter to Dr Charles Cooper, husband of her late cousin Fanny, dated 10 September 1936. Concerning growing conditions for irises and other gardening matters; the weather; the visit of Dr Cooper and 2 other doctors. The end of the letter, begins 'I am very glad you came. Although it was sad that dear Fan was not there'. This letter is part of a collection of letters (15 written by Beatrix Potter and 1 written by William Heelis) to Beatrix's cousin Fanny Cooper and her husband Dr Charles Cooper. The letters span the period 1911-1944 and mainly concern the Crompton ancestors.
Makers and roles
Beatrix Potter (London 1866 - Near Sawrey, Cumbria 1943), writer