Record ID:
401177
Accession number:
MA 4210.3
Credit:
Purchased, 1983.
Description:
1 item (1 page) ; 25.3 x 20.7 cm
Notes:
Addressed to "Mrs. O'Casey, / 49 Overstrand Mansions, / Prince of Wales Road, / London, S.W. 11."
On stationery embossed "3, Elliot Terrace, / The Hoe, / Plymouth." .
The granddaughter referred to in the letter is Nancy Jane Marie Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, daughter of Nancy Astor's daughter Nancy Phyllis Louise Astor (1909-1975).
Summary:
Expressing her happiness that she is well and "hope yours will be a daughter, too;" trying to arrange a visit with her; adding "G.B.S. is really much better, and my granddaughter is perfectly beautiful - a darling little girl. I am so glad that your wandering minstrel is returning."
Provenance:
Purchased on the Acquisitions Fund in honor of Mrs. Vincent Astor, February 1983.
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