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Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed with her married name of H.B. Heelis, dated 26 September 1934 from her home in Castle Cottage, Sawry in Ambleside. Potter writes to a Mr. Rawe regarding property repairs and also borrowing a sled. Two page letter reads in part, ''...have you any one who repairs the roads? There is a very wet place and it is going to damage the field...I have written to the Quarry Co. about a bill; and about some stone lately supplied...It is rather a pity to see unsuitable material. There were some large slates, with cracks in them. / I do not like the streaked slate. There are some good heavy slates lying on an old bank...I don't think what is coming now is suitable for...old roofs...I think it is better to say so...I have to confess I have borrowed a sled. It was lying near Tilberthwaite cottages, I thought it belonged to the copper mines, but Mr. Warren says not. There are two others, rotting, the iron work is good...yrs truly / H.B. Heelis''. Two page letter on one sheet measures 6.875'' x 8.75''. Separation starting at edges of folds and some soiling; very good condition with bold writing. A rare letter by the pioneering children's author.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...I have to confess I have borrowed a sled...''
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