Edward William Cooke letter to Richard Redgrave, 1868 October 22
Scope and Contents
Cooke writes that he will not give up hope of Redgrave's visit. Cooke describes the sunsets as "Venetian." Cooke briefly describes the garden. He states that Mary is in Bournemouth and Laura is in Venice. Conrad "is going shortly to Constantine - W. Falmouth before coming home." Cooke has had "Veitch & 4 men" bring "Exotics" which have been planted "between the solid rocks of the Fernery." Cooke briefly refers to pipe-work to do with the ferns.
Dates
- 1868 October 22
Creator
Physical Description
1 sheet (4 pages) : autograph letter, signed ; 18 x 22.5 cm folded to 18 x 11.25 cm
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Printed letterhead: Glen-Andred, Groombridge, Sussex.
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