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Letter from Gertrude Bell to her stepmother, Dame Florence Bell

Summary
In which Bell gives thanks for the gift of a hood, and notes that one of the ravens at Red Barns has died, asking that the news be passed to her Father. She adds that she is enjoying spending time with her cousins.
Reference code
GB/1/1/1/1/1/3
Recipient
Bell, Dame Florence Eveleen Eleanore
Creator
Bell, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian
Creation Date
Extent and medium
1 letter, paper
Language
English
Location
Coordinates

54.5974636, -1.0779515

June 19 Red Barns Coatham, Redcar. My dear Miss Olliffe Thank you very much for the hood it is very pretty. Tell Papa one of the ravens is dead. It is very fine here. I like having my little cousins very much. I shall write to Papa tomorrow. Maurice and I send our love Your affate Gertrude

IIIF Manifest
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