Letter from Charles Gifford to Thomas Hardy, 28 November 1912
[Page 1]30, Hardy Road
Blackheath
November 28. 1912.
Dear Mr Hardy,
It was indeed a shock to me to receive your letter this morning, for recent letters from Emma had not for a moment led us to suspect [Page 2] that she was not in good health. For me it is the snapping of another link with the past and I am in full sympathy with you.
I much regret that I am entirely unfit to be with you on Saturday when I should have liked to [Page 3] represent the Gifford side. I am unable to walk & rarely leave my easy chair.
My daughter [Leonie] asks me to say that she would be more than ready to come to you at once if she could be of real use in the absence of such help as only a woman can give. She & [Page 4] my sister send sympathetic messages.
Yours very sincerely
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Summary
Condolence letter from Charles Gifford to Thomas Hardy following the death of Emma Hardy, 28 November 1912
Metadata
From
Person
Charles GiffordPlace
30 Hardy Road, Blackheath, London
Date
28 November 1912
To
Person
Thomas HardyPhysical Description
Letter written on cream paper. Pencil library marks on page 4: H.1913. Letterhead features printed monogram with three overlapping intials: C R L.
Source
Dorset County Museum, H.1913
