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Letter from Gertrude Bell to her stepmother, Dame Florence Bell, believed to have been written in May 1895

Letter from Gertrude Bell to her stepmother, Florence Bell, believed to have been written in May 1895

Summary
In which Bell writes from London providing an overview of her recent activities and social engagements, including a visit to see Lord Arthur Russell during which they discussed Persia and wax seals. She writes of ongoing arrangements for Persian language lessons, adding that Vaughan Williams has found her a Persian man named Sardar who she hopes to engage as a tutor. She ends by discussing British politics, specifically the potential for dissolution of the government and attitudes to the Irish Local Government bill.
Reference code
GB/1/1/1/1/4/24
Recipient
Bell, Dame Florence Eveleen Eleanore
Creator
Bell, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian
Person(s) mentioned
Russell, Flora
Creation Date
-
Extent and medium
1 letter, paper
Language
English
Location
England ยป Redcar

54.5974636, -1.0779515

Thursday Red Barns, Coatham, Redcar. Dearest Mother. I have just come in from playing a long round with Edith Wood and after snatching a hasty tea, I am now going off to Clarence. So you see I have not had much time to write to you. I saw Dr Munro yesterday - he says the pains in Durkin's chest are all a part of his paralysis and that nothing whatever can be done for him. He may be able to move a little better in the warmer weather. Dr M. will go and see him.

Mrs P. says the soap is running low - will you order some.

Glorious weather here - the children are having tea at Miss Skinner's. Molly drove Lizzie to the woods this afternoon. Your affectionate daughter Gertrude

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