| Title | Letter from Lydia Lawrence, Lynn Croft, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire to her sister Lettice Berry, Low Hill, 49 Roxborough Park, Harrow-on-the-Hill, London; 11 Jul. 1910 |
| Content Description | Addresses her as 'My dear Lettice'; apologises for not writing sooner but 'things are very bad here and one gets depressed'; complains that trade is bad and 'half the men are on strike'; reports that they have heard from Ivy, and that Ada is very happy with the tea cloth; discusses her son Bert's relationship with Jessie Chambers, and doesn't believe he wants to marry yet'; reports on his book deal with Heinemann the publisher [for 'The White Peacock'] and his story being published in the August edition of the English Review; discusses other social and family news including Bert bringing one of the Barbers around to their house and news of Ethel's baby.
La Ac 2/8/8/2 is an envelope addressed to 'Mrs J.C. Berry, Low Hill, 49 Roxborough Park, Harrow-on-the-Hill, London'; contains a red one penny stamp; postmarked Eastwood JY 12 [19]10. |