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•Letter from W.H. Campbell to Andrew Robertson, 10 Jan 1837
Robertson, Revd. Andrew
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•Letter from W.H. Campbell to Andrew Robertson, 10 Jan 1837
Robertson, Revd. Andrew
•Note of plants found in Ross-shire by Dr. John Robertson (14 Jul1847)
Robertson, John
letter dated 12/10/1917 from Farrer, Hotel Ritz, Paris, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Writes of the contrast of the splendours of Paris & the Western Front, feels there is a rising wave of human sacrifice & aspiration. Personal intrigues - difficult to make sense of. Pleads Celia to visit him in Paris.
Farrer, Reginald John
letter dated 25/08/1917 from Farrer, Belgrave Road, London, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Not well, overdosed on arsenic taken himself, found funny, well again. Pleased off to the English & French front from Foreign Office for 5 weeks to write about it. Beautiful Young Man [Milner?] and Saxton's attitude to sham marriage.
Farrer, Reginald John
letter dated 19/12/1915 from Farrer, Hotel Wagonlits, Peking, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Has spent the summer in the mountains in Valley of Rocks & Wolves. Describes sward of dancing lavender-blue poppies by tarns higher up. Received letter from friends regarding the War, death of one. Feels calmer, states he's taken a house to write book, begs her to visit, Bhuddhas around. Restoration of Imperial residences, killed the Republic and Yuan - being enthroned in New Year ambiguously President and Emperor. Further pleading to Celia to come.
Farrer, Reginald John
letter dated 14/03/1914 from Farrer, Lanchow, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Expressing distress at not receiving any letters from Celia. In Thibet, bought some huge copper vats - heirlooms, 12 silk panels, jade for her. Spent winter in Lanchow: describes as charming Chinese capital surrounded by orchards, pagodas and immemorial tombs, so old & tranquil in dazzling blue golden air. ‘I live in fat peace ensconced in a big many-yarded palace while all Europe is a devil's cauldron of blood and fire.’
Farrer, Reginald John
letter dated 06/10/1914 from Farrer, Taschow Old City, Kansu to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Description of his time in mountains of Thibet, present of umbrella and food for Chief Mandarin's birthday, go to Badman's land, disguised as coolies at night to collect seed, hide in woods by day and creep back into China. ‘A grey day & a grey heart can only be lightened with the roseate vision of Celia.’
Farrer, Reginald John
letter dated 16/07/1914 from Farrer, Jo-ni to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Escape from murderous monks from Sian, retreated to temple, further threats to safety, at Siku stayed with the military Governor - raids and violence so moved to Thibet where no fewer than 5 Living Bhuddas, gives thanks for her letters adoringly, moving to Kansu.
Farrer, Reginald John
letter dated 1914 from Farrer, Hotel Wagonlits, Peking, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Business letter regarding silks, hangings/pieces/ coats purchased from Imperial Palace. List, costs of each item, used his own money to buy as her banker's draft not arrived. Suggests to bake, disinfect and clean items to rid of infectious germs. In ps suggestions of other items to purchase.
Farrer, Reginald John