Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting.

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Windlesham, Crowborough, Sussex, "Miss Mary Jakeman; I am writing for Lady Conan Doyle whose confinement was yesterday."

DateMarch 18, 1909

Names

Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 (author)

Doyle, Jean Conan, 1872-1940 (contributor)

FormatManuscript

Notes

Arthur Conan Doyle's letter to "Miss Mary Jakeman" offering her employment as his wife's lady's maid. Miss Mary Jakeman remained with the family until 1932, traveling with them to North America and Australia.

Subject

GeographyCity, town, townshipSussex (England)

GeographyCountryGreat Britain

United Kingdom

Medium

Correspondence

Language

English

CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object Number37131055102081D

Dewey823.91 D598 D598.6 V. 5 NO. 7

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