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Letter from Lady Catherine Ashburnham to Rupert Gunnis
Catalogue reference: amsll/6732/1/26
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This record is about the Letter from Lady Catherine Ashburnham to Rupert Gunnis dating from 24 May 1945.
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- amsll/6732/1/26
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Title (The name of the record)
- Letter from Lady Catherine Ashburnham to Rupert Gunnis
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Date (When the record was created)
- 24 May 1945
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Description (What the record is about)
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Asked Mr [?Walter H] Godfrey for Leica films, and he mentioned the permit in his letter. CA discusses the repair of the seconds hand on her watch, which is needed for photographing interiors. Discusses Anne Ashburnham who married Sir Hugh Smyth of Long Ashton [Bristol]; her dowry was Kings Weston. Asks RG to visit Ashton if he is in the west, to look at the portraits and pictures. CA has asked Miss Williams to keep an eye on her family things in case of old Mrs S's [Smyth] death. Asks RG to bring full rations, especially the fat ration, when he visits. CA is shocked by the revolting treatment given to German officers.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- East Sussex Record Office
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- AMS 6732/1/26
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/220cb469-2012-41f7-bb90-aface2bf246f/
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Additional Manuscripts, Catalogue LL
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Letter from Lady Catherine Ashburnham to Rupert Gunnis