Correspondence: Groome, F.H. [Francis Hindes]
Scope and Contents
Letter dated dated February 23, 1897, to Theodore Watts-Dunton, mentions a lingering illness and his hopes to travel south; Groome also mentions how his brother, “captain of the H.M.S. Aeolus, is coming back from China in April” and he might join his ship “at Port Said.” Sender's address is 3 Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh.
Dates
- Creation: 1854-1932
Creator
- Groome, Francis Hindes, 1851-1902 (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Francis Hindes Groome was an English author and expert on Romani culture.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository