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“THE WEATHER IS ABOMINABLE”
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OATES, LAWRENCE EDWARD GRACE. Autograph Letter Signed, “L E
GOates,” to “Dear Mother,” concerning a memorial for which he had agreed to collect
donations, complaining that he hasn’t time to do it, asking whether she could donate, com-
menting on the unwise spending habits of a friend, inquing about his uncle, expecting a
visit to York, and complaining about the abominable weather: “[I]t looks as if it wanted to
snow. I shall be very glad when I get out of it.” 3 pages, 8vo, written on the first three pages
of a single folded sheet.
“Gestingthorpe Hall,” 8 November 1901
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NIGHTINGALE, FLORENCE. Autograph Letter Signed, to an unnamed recipi-
ent (“My Dear Madam”), informing her of the death of Private George Morris and asking
her “to inform the poor wife.” 1
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pages, 8vo, with integral blank; folds. (AKF)
“Scutari Hospital,” 26 March 1855
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I regret to inform you that Private George Morris, 7th Royal Fusileers is dead or disappeared
(supposed to have fallen overboard from the Bombay—one of our floating Hospitals, now done
away with). It is perhaps better for you to inform the poor wife than for me. Perhaps I may still
have the pleasure of hearing from you. Pray believe me in haste ever yours.”