Letter from George Douglas to Thomas Hardy, 29 November 1912

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Springwood

Kelso

29. XI. 12

My dear Hardy,

I was much grieved to read in the papers yesterday of the death of Mrs Hardy, & I trust you will permit me as an old friend to offer you my most sincere symnpathy in your loss. I have very lively recollections of Mrs Hardy's unfailing kindness when I visited at Max Gate or called on you in London, & I shall always remember her with gratitude. I hope that your own health is fairly sustained, & that I may see you when I am again in Town, tho' that nowadays is seldom & only on the shortest visits.

With renewed sincere sympathy & kindest remembrance,

yours ever truly

G. Douglas
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Summary

Condolence letter from George Douglas to Thomas Hardy following the death of Emma Hardy, 29 November 1912

Metadata

From

Person

George Douglas

Place

Springwood House, Kelso, Scotland

Date

29 November 1912

To

Person

Thomas Hardy

Physical Description

Letter written on cream paper. Pencil library marks on page 2: H.1911. In the letterhead at the top of the letter is a printed blue crest inscribed with 'Doe or Die'.

Source

Dorset County Museum, H.1911