Box 1
Contains 14 Results:
Correspondence, 1911-1912
Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1911 February 21
Scope and Contents Gives advice on "not running up bills"; mentions his monotonous social life; says he will visit Cuba; discusses his speeches and writings and interest in Washington civic affairs; says that he sat for a portrait in Town and Country. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Palm Beach, Fl[orid]a, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1911 March 13
Wishes her a happy birthday; remarks on his visit 19 years ago when he met his wife. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Southborough, Massachusetts, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1911 April 23
Mentions his birthday party and gifts; explains her dower rights; mentions that he is to speak at Yale University. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1911 May 26
Discusses trip to battlefields of Virginia. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Preston Gibson, London, England, to Thomas Nelson Page, York Harbor, Maine, 1911 June 28
Concerned about welfare of Henry Field-Gibson. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, York, Maine, to Mrs. Ball, 1911 July 9
Sends letter of introduction to ambassador in England and asks for suggestions on a place to stay. 3 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, York, Maine, to Preston Gibson, Paris, France, 1911 July 25
Talks about teaching young Henry American History, his schooling, and general welfare. 4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, York, Maine, to Minna Burnaby and Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1911 September 24
Talks about trip overseas; recounts a tale from Margaret of Navarre; mentions his biography of Lee; discusses Canadian affairs. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Chicago, Illinois, to Minna Burnaby and Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1911 November 12
Upon arrival in Chicago, notes the activities, music, and growth of the city; states his completion of his biography of Lee. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1912 January 17
Mentions his Christmas gift; discusses managing his brother's successful campaign for auditor of Virginia; mentions her debts and expenditures and gives suggestions for reducing her scale of living; received critical reviews for biography of Lee. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Victoria, Gibraltar, [Spain], to Minna Burnaby, ["Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England], 1912 February 22
States his plans to visit France; discusses his wife's illness' gives advice on training his grandson. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Constantine, Algeria, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1912 March 13
Describes the pleasures of their trip and the fine weather; discusses North Africa and the French and the prophecy of an Arab Revolution. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1912 October 29
Describes situation of his mother's [Elizabeth Burrell Page] death. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Newspaper Clipping on death of Mrs. Page.