| Content Description | Addresses her 'Dear Catherine'; 'mama' [Anna von Richthofen] was sorry to miss her; Lawrence has been very ill with a 'hemorhage' but he is much better now and plays whist with 'the old excellencies'; they were in the Isartal but are now going to Italy and she feels 'uncomfortable in Germany'; they saw the Franchettis [Baron Luigi and Yvonne, Carswell's cousin], describes them as 'nice'; adds a greeting from Frieda's mother.
Discusses the Carswells living 'hand to mouth'; she doesn't feel sorry for them as compared to those with 'safe incomes and their unaliveness ... yours is preferable'; Lawrence must write a long letter or perhaps they may see her; the children's granny [Agnes Weekley] is dead 'so life is easier for the children'; Else [Weekley, Frieda's daughter] is getting married; asks for a photograph of John [Carswell, Catherine's son]; sends greetings to Don[ald Carswell] and good wishes; signed 'Frieda'.
Date: The letter is undated, the envelope is postmarked 13 Oct 1927
Includes a plain envelope (CC C 2/6/2) addressed to Mrs Catherine Carswell, 3 Parkhill Studios, Parkhill Rd, London, NW3; the envelope bears one blue 25pf stamp and is postmarked Baden-Baden 13.10.27 and Hampstead 9.45AM 15 Oct 27. |