Box 1
Contains 18 Results:
Correspondence, 1913-1914
Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 March 13
Sends her birthday wishes; describes his duties at the President's inauguration; has heard rumor of his appointment as an ambassador; gave a speech at Lotus Club in New York; has a collection of short stories now in press; wrote political articles which appeared in North American Review. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Southborough, Massachusetts, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 May 3
Scope and Contents Discusses illness of her husband; states that post of ambassador to England went to another "Mr. Page" [Walter Hines Page]; says that he was honored to be considered but would only accept France or Italy as his post. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, New Hampshire Avenue, to John A. Stewart, New York, New York, 1913 May 23
Regrets he is unable to attend meeting of Sub-Executive Committee. 1 page. Typewritten Letter Signed.
"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Washington, D.C. to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 May 27
Inquires about her husband's illness and convalescence; states that an ambassadorship is not forthcoming. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 September 28
Scope and Contents Describes shopping in Paris and his visit to Kahn's gardens; suggests sculptor of elephant statue to be placed in the Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England; forwarded to Southampton, 1913 October 20
Describes his first official duties as an American Ambassador; discusses his reception by the King of Italy, their conversation, and introduction of other ambassadors. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 November 30
Discusses visit of American Admirals and his reception with the King and Queen of Italy; describes his wife's success with the Queen, her fluent Italian, and the high opinion of her held by the Queen; describes dinner with King and Queen and his favorable impression of them. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna and Algernon Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 December 23
Talks about his Christmas plans; states that he is to have lunch with Sir George Trevelyan. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 December 29
Describes Christmas presents and activities. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Mommy" (Florence Lathrop (Field) Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 December 29
Thanking for Christmas gifts. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 January 30
Describes his and his wife's new quarters in a palace; describes a court ball. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to "Algy" (Algernon Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 February 13
Tells him that his visit need not be attended by a court reception. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including a cutout from a magazine; a picture of an unidentified woman. 1 page.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to "Algy" (Algernon Burnaby), Minna Burnaby, and Florence [Lindsay], ["Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England], 1914 March 24
Scope and Contents Mentions change of vacation plans; expresses anger at their doctor who recommended spending some time on the English seacoast rather than "in the sunlight of Italy"; he threatens to leave for America if their previous plans are disrupted. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 May 16
Postponing decisions to go to America; disappointed that the family could not meet in Rome. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 May 20
Talks about his visitors; says that he ordered a suit for his trip to Scotland. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby and Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 September 27
Discusses plans for his wife's return to Italy; discusses Italy's intention to declare war. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Lac de Como, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 October 8
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.