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LevelFile
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)OMN/A/2/6
TitleLetters from Pamela Lytton
Extent1 file
Date1920-1926
DescriptionThese letters largely discuss social and family matters
/1 congratulates Cynthia on her engagement
/2 and /3 are written from India, where Pamela's husband was Governor of Bengal from 1922-1927.
/2 is written from Government House, Bengal in 1922 and gives details of her life in Dacca, a description of her surroundings, and news about her children who are in Darjeeling. She complains about the lack of social activities in Dacca and asks about the wellbeing of Cynthia's sister 'Baba'
/3 is written from the Governor's Camp, Bengal in 1926 and gives an account of a recent visit by Baba and Fruity Metcalfe, and news about her children and social activities
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