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Letter from Gertrude Bell to her stepmother, Dame Florence Bell

Letter from Gertrude Bell to her stepmother Florence Bell, estimated to have been written in June 1876.

Summary
In which Bell writes of the ravens and water lilies in the pond at Red Barns, adding that she has a garden of her own in the grounds.
Reference code
GB/1/1/1/1/1/2
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

Red Barns Coatham, Redcar. My dear Miss Olliffe I like to get letters very much. I do not think the ravens will peck you. We have some water lilies in the pond and they are growing beautifully. I have a garden of my own with flowers in it. Maurice and I send our love Your affate Gertrude

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