Identity area
Reference code
Larmor/Letters/To Larmor/Foxwell, EE (Misc)/FO1/1/11
Unique identifier
GB 275 Larmor/Letters/To Larmor/Foxwell, EE (Misc)/FO1/1/11
Title
Autograph letter, signed, from Tokyo
Date(s)
- 20 December 1896 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
8p Manuscript paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1851-1922)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Is to meet the Emperor at New Year. Complains about the Japanese style of dress. Describes an earthquake. Complains about the low standard of life, being 'terribly stale and tasteless'. Believes that the Japanese are inhospitable and complains that he has not been invited to any social occasion. Has been endeavouring to learn to write Japanese but is finding it somewhat difficult. Gives news of a smallpox outbreak in the city. Complains about Japanese china.