Letter from Laura Riddell, in Hingoli, India, to her daughter Laura [in England]

This material is held atHull University Archives, Hull History Centre

  • Reference
    • GB 50 U DRI/73
  • Dates of Creation
    • 10 Mar [1886]
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Her husband’s departure for Suakin; Mr Swete; inconsideration of government; proposed withdrawal of Indian troops from Suakin in May; uncertainly over date of return to England; lack of friends in the station; Easter holidays; anxiety over separation of family; sale of horse; drawing from live models; Amy Laurie; Henry’s expenses and dietary needs; dancing lessons with Mrs Birch

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