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Letter to Eva Whyte, circa 1880-1900

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 76
Call Number: MSS 19 , Series I

Scope and Contents

Addressed from Mildmay Park. Wishes Eva a happy birthday. Tells her that she had a tea party for 1200 poor people and "they behaved so well and greatly enjoyed themselves" and another tea for 400 railway men. The Duchess of Edinburgh's three children spent three hours with the party for the railway men and enjoyed themselves.

Dates

  • circa 1880-1900

Creator

Physical Description

6 pages (2 folded leaf) ; 18 x 12 cm. Autograph letter signed; written in pen and black ink.

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection: The materials are open for research.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Part of the Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

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