MS#447: Letter from Theodore Watts-Dunton to Thomas Kearns., 01/11/1893-01/11/1893

File — Box: 2, Folder: 82

Identifier: GAMMS470.1.139

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains all material by and pertaining to Algernon Charles Swinburne. Corresponding curatorial files maintained by John Mayfield for most items are cited. Access to these files are by permission from the Manuscripts Librarian.

Dates

01/11/1893-01/11/1893

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 20 Cubic Feet (40 document cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Manuscript #447: ALS dated January 11, 1893 (1 page) from Theodore Watts-Dunton to Thomas Kearns re the death of his aunt, Mrs. Jane Magill. Published by Lang (6:54), with footnote: "[Kearns was] Swinburne's personal servant at 3 Great James Street, and nephew of Mrs. Magill, the poet's housekeeper." See also Curatorial file and Index card #447. Note that this letter was signed, "Theo. Watts," as the change to "Watts-Dunton" did not occur until 1897.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WATTS-DUNTON, THEODORE - CORRES. TO KEARNS, THOMAS 1893: Autographed Letter

KEARNS, THOMAS - CORRES. FROM WATTS-DUNTON, THEODORE 1893: Autographed Letter

MAGILL, JANE - DEATH - REFERENCE BY WATTS-DUNTON, THEODORE 1893: Autographed Letter