"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Lac de Como, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 October 8
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mentions his wife's arrival, discusses Alger's commission; tells of the importance of the frying pan on the battlefield; states that the advantage in the war now rests with Germany; predicts either the fall of "autocratic government" or imperialism; states that if Germany wins the war, England will ultimately be destroyed. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Dates
- Creation: 1914 October 8
Creator
- From the Collection: Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet (8 Century boxes.)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository