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LevelItem
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)HMLAdd/89
TitleLetter from Harriet Martineau to Mary Martineau
Extent2 items
Date1871
DescriptionLetter written from Ambleside, to Foxholes, dated 29 March discussing family news and plans for Easter as well as recent earthquakes in the area. She also notes the 'bad aspect' of public affairs at home and abroad, and reports that the cause championed by Mrs Butler, which Harriet supports, is going well. Harriet finishes with some comments on books which she and her friends have been reading. The original envelope is included.
Access StatusOpen

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