Letter from Laura Riddell, in Mandalay, Upper Burma [Myanmar], to her daughter Laura [in West Kensington, England]

Reference No:
U DRI/128
Dates:
2 Jun 1889
Description:
The Gurneys’ dinner invitation for Laura’s birthday; Mrs Irvine; marriage of Aggie Riddell to Walter Birrell; imminent arrival of Dr Suffrein; preparations for leaving Mandalay; Mr Castor’s failure to take up the agreed post of clerk; appointment of Mr Gaynor as clerk; Mr Castor’s demand for payment for his contribution to the annual report and his trial for attempt at extortion; trip with George and the Brackenburys to the seaside; living arrangements; Mrs Willes; Mrs Berger; visit to the Lambs and the Owens; Henry’s health; birthday money
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Extent:
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Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Correspondence of the Riddell Family