Letter from Laura Riddell, in Hingoli, India, to her children Laura and Henry [in England]

This material is held atHull University Archives, Hull History Centre

  • Reference
    • GB 50 U DRI/59
  • Dates of Creation
    • 19 Jul 1885
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Laura’s visit to Harrow; Harry’s attendance at Harrow; her own schooling in St John’s Wood; hopes for her children; Henry’s hardship at school; sport; cricket in India; her reputation for fine dinner parties, admirable figure and style; health; weather; Secunderabad appointment; suspension of leave for officers; possibility of Laura moving to Girton or Newnham College after Christmas if her parents remain in India; Amy Laurie; Fanny Stone’s dress; holidays with Mrs Darnell or Mrs Kelso

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