Identity area
Reference code
NewmanL/A/A2/Miles/13
Unique identifier
GB 275 NewmanL/A/A2/Miles/13
Title
TLS to Lyn Newman
Date(s)
- 10 May 1961 (Circa.) (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2 p paper
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Recommends 'Parkinsons Law'. Discusses the possibility of a visit from Lyn. Asks to borrow 'John Cairns' by McEwan. Mentions that she is rereading Barbara Pym. Reports that her son Basil thought highly of 'Field with Geese' and she was forbidden to give it to Charlie Walker. Describes her life at her son's house including the company of her granddaughter Mary. Regrets the death of her stepmother which happened at the Old Manse in Lumsden in the presence of her stepsister Mildred.