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Letter from Gertrude Bell to her stepmother, Dame Florence Bell

Summary
In which Bell discusses her forthcoming trip to London and her Father's birthday whilst also requesting that her Stepmother visit a woman in Clarence whose son has been ill.
Reference code
GB/1/1/1/1/5/3
Recipient
Bell, Dame Florence Eveleen Eleanore
Creator
Bell, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian
Person(s) mentioned
Russell, Flora
Creation Date
Extent and medium
1 letter plus envelope
Language
English
Location
Coordinates

54.5974636, -1.0779515

Thursday Red Barns, Coatham, Redcar. Dearest Mother. I am so sorry about your tooth! I hope it is out and that you feel none the worse. Will you please tell Grandmamma that Lizzie and I arrive tomorrow at 5. I have told Caroline I will dine with her on Saturday and Flora has asked me to lunch on Sunday which I have agreed to do.
When next you go to Clarence, will you go and see Mrs Widow Clark (Marton St); her boy is very ill I'm afraid. I have been to see him twice. Also, Aunt Florence finished Bessie Costrell. Edith Wood is coming to tea with Elsa. We have all been out driving - the most delicious afternoon. I am at present consumed with regret at going away from here, but I daresay I shall recover when I find myself in London.

Elsa will consult you about Papa's birthday present. We had ordered Hare's Cities of North Italy for him, which is a very nice book. But he can change it if he likes. I am just off to Rounton Your affectionate daughter Gertrude

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