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Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, with World War II content as well as personal content regarding friendship. Potter writes to her friend Maggie Ellery on 13 April 1941 from her home in Castle Cottage, Sawry in Ambleside, in part, ''My dear Maggie, It was nice to see you and Martha again - Time slips away so fast, I feel ashamed when I wait so long, neglecting old friends who find pleasure in seeing me again. I ought to have come before. Lottie's house has sold quickly - she told Mr. Heelis she would try to sell up and move out in a fortnight. She intends to go to Doncaster for a good rest and change. I should think it is likely she will settle to live near her sisters if she takes a situation again - So we will leave it at that! If she were [?] inclined to come temporary, it would be pleasant to see her again; but I doubt her moving about; she seems so very quiet- almost dull. A nice quiet person but not energetic. She said Mrs. Becket had asked her to sleep a night or two when she was leaving the home. I have written to her, and I mentioned your wish to see her. This is a good spring rain for lambs and grass, though not warm yet. / I do hope you will soon feel stronger; there is nothing for it but rest, and patience - The news is very anxious - it looks like a long war, and terrible fighting. When the Germans conquer another country to eat up - it helps them to last a while longer - Their time will come. The Psalms were fine this morning...With kind regards to yrs & Martha, yrs sincerely / Beatrix Heelis''. Two page letter measures 6'' x 7.875''. Separation starting at folds and mild soiling; overall very good condition. Accompanied by a letter from Potter's husband, William Heelis, dated 8 April 1939 just after returning from the hospital following Beatrix Potter's hysterectomy operation.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed From 1941 -- ''...the news is very anxious - it looks like a long war, and terrible fighting. When the Germans conquer another country to eat up...''
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