Item 27: Letter and envelope from Henry Fawcett to Samuel George Chetwyn Middlemore, 1878 June 4
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 27
Dates
- Created: 1878 June 4
Creator
- Fawcett, Henry, 1833-1884 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Letter: Good: slight discoloration of page from over time. Envelope: Poor: separated in half, discoloration over time, fading of ink.
Measurements:
Document unfolded: 7 7/16 in.x. 9.5 in.; Document folded: 4 ¾ in. x 7 7/16 in.; Envelope: 3 in. x 5 in.
Description:
The following document is a letter written by Henry Fawcett, British academic and advocate for women’s suffrage, to author Samuel George Chetwyn Middlemore dated June 4, 1878. Within the letter, Fawcett discusses attending a women’s meeting, which happens to be full. He says that he can secure additional spots for Middlemore if he would meet him there that day. Henry Fawcett acted as a member of Parliament representing Hackney between 1874 and 1884 and continued to campaign for suffrage. It is likely that his involvement in the movement kept him involved in different women’s organizations and their meetings, hence why he can secure a seat for Middlemore. In Middlemore’s case, during this period in the 1870s, Middlemore was finishing his translation of Burckhardt’s Civilization.
David Rundle, a Renaissance scholar, has a blog that looks in depth at the legacy of Samuel Middlemore’s writing.
Location:
Burlington Gardens, London, UK
Transcription:
Envelope:
S.S. C. Middlemore Esq.
16 Voal St.
Burlington Gardens
U.
[There are multiple stamps and embossing indicating that the letter is coming from London. The embossing says “House of Commons Library”]
LETTER, FRONT: [archivist note: 91]
[Embossing states “House of Commons Library”]
4. June 1878 My dear Middlemore, I have no places In the Ladies’ fullery for Friday. But the atten- Dour has very weirdly Said he will let your Two friends in if they Will give their values
BACK, PAGE 2: to him at the door. I Think they had better Be there at lis. 2 Ad it is a morning Setting. I expect to Out of London on That day or I would Meet thear[sic, there]. Yours very truly, Henry Fawcett.
[There are multiple stamps and embossing indicating that the letter is coming from London. The embossing says “House of Commons Library”]
LETTER, FRONT: [archivist note: 91]
[Embossing states “House of Commons Library”]
4. June 1878 My dear Middlemore, I have no places In the Ladies’ fullery for Friday. But the atten- Dour has very weirdly Said he will let your Two friends in if they Will give their values
BACK, PAGE 2: to him at the door. I Think they had better Be there at lis. 2 Ad it is a morning Setting. I expect to Out of London on That day or I would Meet thear[sic, there]. Yours very truly, Henry Fawcett.
Creator
- Fawcett, Henry, 1833-1884 (Person)
Repository Details
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu