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DocRefNoCR4651/218/1-5
LevelItem
Extent1 bundle
TitleBundle of children's letters in envelope labelled 'Helen Gibson's letters'
Datec.1880s-1890s
DescriptionEnvelope not original (post mark Oxford 1 Jul 1980). Contains several letters written by children to: 1. Aunt Allie from Marjory ('my first letter') [n.d.].
2. Father [William Henry Worth Townsend] from Henry W.W. Townsend, Manor House, Kings Newnham, Rugby, referring to church; tea next door; ride to Wolston on his pony; his fuchsias; and visit of Mr Wallace to see the Chestnut mare [1 Nov 1880].
3. Mother from M. Bertha Townsend, Manor House, Kings Newnham, referring to Tom Thumb; the cockatoo; and walking [23 Oct].
4. Mo[ther] from Henry W.W. Townsend, Manor House, Kings Newnham, referring to weather; catching mice in the cupboard; Baby going to tea; and Annie Hill [15 Nov].
5. Mrs Townsend from Elinor M. Wood, Bowers Gifford Rectory, South Essex, referring to Cousin Jenny; Cousin Florence's canary; and Guy Kemps [25 Mar 1893].
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