Letter from Blackie, E[liza], H. Stuart (wife of John S. Blackie),
- L5420.
- Ffeil
- 1895 Mar. 28.
Edinburgh. Writer's grief for her late husband, and her bad nerves.
Letter from Blackie, E[liza], H. Stuart (wife of John S. Blackie),
Edinburgh. Writer's grief for her late husband, and her bad nerves.
Oban Argyleshire. He sent her the Homer because he knows she wishes to improve herself; people who invent history; Lord Derby's speech and the Irish church; books; he gives her advice because he is older.
Caernarfon Castle. His regard for her and his sorrow at leaving Dolaucothy.
London. Sadness at leaving her; he cannot think of Dolaucothy without her; translations of Plato.
Oban. Her questions about Virgil etc; his dislike of fault finding.
24 Hill St [Edinburgh]. A book by him praised by some and adversely criticised by others.
[Edinburgh]. He and his wife may call at Dolaucothy; a flourishing year for his University.
[Edinburgh]. Duties prevent him calling at Dolaucothy; he hopes to visit several European cities; his study of Sanskrit.
Lampeter. His impressions of Dean Perowne; his friends at Lampeter; his regard for her.
Letter from Blackmore, Richard Doddridge [D.N.B.],
Teddington. Thanks for intelligent criticism.
Letter from Blackmore, Richard Doddridge [D.N.B.],
Teddington. The death of his uncle; he cannot answer her Scandinavian question; he hopes to see the Cambrian gold; he is sorry that Bardie's strong little will is being quenched by the nuns at school.
Letter from Blackmore, Richard Doddridge [D.N.B.],
Teddington. The nuns have starved Bardie and killed much of her spirit.
Letter from Blackmore, Richard Doddridge [D.N.B.],
Teddington. He hopes she is more cheerful; Prof. Owen's greatness; literary style should be simple and clear.
Letter from Blackwood, Bessie S,
Gogar Mount. Behta's forthcoming visit to Gogar Mount. See also L 10826-10831 to J.H.J.
Letter from Blackwood, Bessie S,
Madeira. Congratulations on Sir James's victory [in the County Council elections]; Emma's illness.
Letter from Blackwood, Emma M,
Egypt. Thanks for kindness to the nephews George and Jimmie; the changes in temperature at Assouan; interesting people; the review of a regiment; they think the doctor's recommendation of Egypt was a mistake; description of a temple; excavations; indignation at the German Emperor. See also L 10832-10833 to J.H.J.
Letter from Blackwood, George Wm,
Edinburgh. Sympathy on the death of Sir James Hills-Johnes.
Letter from Blackwood, James H. (brother of above- George Wm.),
New Elham Kent. Enclosing, as a Christmas greeting, a picture of St Pauls.
Letter from Blackwood, William (publisher, and uncle of George and James Blackwood),
North Berwick. The letters she sent were not suitable for publication [See L10285]; her article on Knebworth in the Maga [1905]; thanks for ordering so many copies; family news.
Letter from Blackwood, William (publisher, and uncle of George and James Blackwood),
North Berwick. He hopes she will soon be well; the detestable Government's unfair legislation; business has been rather bad.