Letter from Laura Riddell, West End Hotel, Bangalore, India, to her daughter Laura [in West Kensington, England]

Reference No:
U DRI/160
Dates:
25 Mar 1890
Description:
Grant of permission to stay in Bangalore; possible deduction in allowance; inadequacy of conditions on board the arranged steamer; life at the station; drives to the Band in the Cubbon Park; George’s education; Henry’s army entrance examination; her own and her husband’s ill health; desire for Laura to discourage visitors upon their return to England; influenza outbreak; plans for return to England; unfulfilled plans to visit Mrs Paterson at Ascot and the Loraine Greirs; money gift; Auntie’s separation from Mrs Shadgett; financial support of Auntie; birthday greetings; George’s clothing
Format:
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Extent:
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Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Correspondence of the Riddell Family