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Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, written on 13 September 1917 to her niece Esther Nicholson. The famed children's author pens a warm letter full of interesting anecdotes about her life. From Sawrey Ambleside, letter reads in full, ''My dear Esther, I was much interested to hear particulars of your exam. You have indeed done well, and I think you will go on well. Don't spoil your eyes or health with too much reading - but you look pretty healthy. We felt quite lost with no visitors - unnecessary porridge bowls & tea cups persevered for several days. I have bought a cow to distract my thoughts. It kicks most rightfully; your Uncle devotes part of his leisure to watching the struggles, at a discreet distance. I don't know when the girls will be able to milk it. We had quite a good day in the corn[?] yesterday - now it is better than ever - I can't think about what will come of it - bread tidbits I should fear. I found a bib of Nancy's, so I shall direct this letter to her; and I am not sure whether you are still at home or gone back to school - the time slips away so fast; we seem to have had no summer. 'Dolly' is right side up, and very lively, so I hope the fall was an accident which won't be repeated for a bit, there will be scarcely any mark. Miss 'Becky' wrote the other day with 2 'ps.' outside the envelope. The first to the effect that she was offering a reward for a [?] metal watch - the second to the effect that she had found it on the place - She said she wished she had a niece - poor Miss Becky! Come again some day - wet or dry. With love to your Mother & All of you from Uncle Willie & me. Your aff Aunt Beatrix Heelis''. Four page letter on bifolium, card style stationery measures 4.5'' x 7'' as folded. Light foxing and single fold; very good condition.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...Don't spoil your eyes or health with too much reading...''
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