Untitled
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
Unknown
Materials
Photographic paper and paper
Measurements
90 x 60 mm; 176 mm (Height); 110 mm (Width); 152 mm (Height); 98 mm (Width); 90 mm (Height); 59 mm (Width)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27411.95
Summary
Sepia photograph of gentleman with newspaper. Letter in black ink on cream paper from; 1 High Row, Kensington. To; My dear Fanny. Top right hand an oval sepia photograph of balding man. Black edged letter dated; April 30th 1884.
Full description
At top left a sepia photograph of a seated elderly gentleman reading a newspaper. Beneath this a letter in black ink on white paper. Embossed address; 1 High Row, Kensington, W Handwritten; Cranbrooke July 6th 1861 My Dear Fanny I have been waiting for a quiet moment, away from the worry & turmoil of London, to write a few words to you & now I have it in the holy stillness of this Sunday evening in this restful spot, lit up as it is with the glories of a gorgeous sunset. It is not, (I am sure) that you need words of sympathy from me – you had some from Rose, in which I was included as I am sure that you know you have all we possess in our heart of hearts. And Oh! How fervently have I prayed, and do pray, that the release from rare & constant suffering of that dearest sister, truly one of the purest & best of loving Christian women, that ever lived on God’s earth, the thought of her as safe in the everlasting arms, in perfect peace, may it impress you with its infinite mercy, that all grief may be assuaged by the thought of her blessed pain! She has departed this life, such as it is, she is with Christ which is far better.- That God will keep and comfort her and He will make a way pleasing to you out of the difficulties that for a time may be your portion in the sincere prayer of your ever affect. friend. N Horseley P S I return to [---] on Tuesday and we shall hope to see you soon. At top right a small sepia photograph of the head and shoulders of a balding gentleman wearing a high collar. Beneath this a small folded black edged letter headed in printed black script; 20 York Street Portman Square. W Written in black ink; April 30 1884 My Dear Miss Patteson I ought to have answered your kind note yesterday, but I have been very poorly lately, so please excuse me. Now the fine weather has come, I hope to get away and so throw off the bad effects of a severe cold, but when I return to town I will hope to pay you a visit in your new abode I hope you are well and keep up your work(?)? wonderful energy. Ever faithfully yours Geo Richmond
Provenance
Purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.