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Dorothy [Bussy] to Pippa [Philippa Strachey]

Catalogue reference: 9/27/E/37

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This record is about the Dorothy [Bussy] to Pippa [Philippa Strachey] dating from 18 Apr 1906.

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9/27/E/37
Title
Dorothy [Bussy] to Pippa [Philippa Strachey]
Date
18 Apr 1906
Description

She does not know how she can ever answer all the letters of congratulation she received after the birth of Jane. She has no peace; new nurse is charming; infant intelligent. Suggests a visit to Scotland in the summer for Simon to do a series of pastels when perhaps Aunt Merrie could loan her house or board them. Announces that baby is not going to be christened; Aunt Lell is much agitated. 18 Apr finished on the 21 [Apr] 1906 from La Souco.

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London University: London School of Economics, The Women's Library
Former department reference
ALC/4936
Language
English
Physical description
1 item
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/089ad2f6-0808-4d86-a923-d3870fd8c395/

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Autograph Letter Collection: Strachey Letters

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Letters from: Pippa [Philippa Strachey] to her mother 1902/1905 (E/01-10) Passport...

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Dorothy [Bussy] to Pippa [Philippa Strachey]