Oct. 25. 07.
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
25 Oct 1907
Materials
Paper and ink
Measurements
170 x 246 mm
Collection
Scotney Castle, Kent
NT 793445.15
Summary
Loose letter, located between pages 32 and 33 of baby record book, addressed to Mary Ann Hussey nee Herbert, from her cousin Margaret. Dated 25 October 1907. The letter informs Mary that her son Christopher Hussey is enjoying his stay with her and another child named 'Marmaduke'. She writes that he has a good appetite, is enjoying learning French and is very well-mannered. Written on two sheets of letter paper, folded into eight sides, of which Margaret has written on seven. With embossed address on top right of both sheets, 'The Old Hall, Hornsea, Yorkshire.'.
Provenance
Part of the Hussey collection. The contents were bequeathed to the National Trust in 2006 by Mrs. Elizabeth Hussey.