Box 2
Contains 72 Results:
"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Firenze, Italy, to Minna and Algernon Burnaby, Fakenham, Norfolk, England, 1915 September 9
Talks about improvement in Algy's situation; describes their temporary quarters; expresses favorable response to President Wilson; mentions England's lethargy. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, East Dereham, Norfolk, England, 1915 September 30
Discusses improvement of her husband's, Algy, situation; suggests she give her full support to Algy's new commanding officer; states that most regimental trouble is due to wives. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Florry" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lanthrop, York, Maine, 1915 October 2
Meditates on the Kaiser's punishment; talks on material for medical supplies; mentions President's commendatory letter to Thomas Nelson Page; discusses the Ambassador's high reputation in the State Department. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed
Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, York, Maine, 1915 October 3
Describes anti-German attitudes; refers to British stupor; quotes Minna's letter thanking him (Bryan) for loan; asks him to transfer debt to her account; mentions trouble in Algy's unit. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnby, East Dereham, Norfolk, England, 1915 October 9
Discusses Algy's plan to enlish; suggest travel arrangements. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Florry," (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, 1915 October 15, 1915 October 26, 1915 October 28
Scope and Contents Thanks her for her birthday greetings; mentions arrival of Minna and son; speaks of Algy's (Algernon Burnaby) sailing to Sicily; tells that his coded messages indicate that he is to go to the front near Servia; mentions that Minna spoke with the wife of a Russian ambassador who knew the region; discusses Henry Field's studies and golf game; describes her work on medical supplies; discusses President Wilson's engagement. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Mom," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "Algy," [Algernon Bunaby], British Med., Expeditionary Force, 1915 October 26
Talks about Minna, her daughter, and Henry, her grandson, and their visit to her home. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Mom," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "Algy," (Algernon Burnaby), 1915 December 7
Urges him to get out of the service; warns him of the dangers. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, 1916 February 1
Discusses her return from Naples to pick up Algy who was placed in non-combatant class because of leg trouble; desribes Algy's combat experiences; mentions vacancy on the Supreme Court; thanks him for his contributions to acquire medical supplies; mentions improvement on her property in Washington. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to "Brother," [Bryan Lathrop], Chicago, Illinois, 1916 February 12
Discusses her paintings that she is turning over to the Art Institute of Chicago; mentions her family is leaving for England; describes Algy's position with the war office; discusses resignations from Wilson's cabinet. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, 1916 February 29
Discusses social events at the embassy; mentions volunteer work. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, 1916 March 7
Discusses Bryan Lathrop's operation; mentions purchase of gifts; discusses politics and family news. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, 1916 March 15
Discusses her plans to return to America; discusses progress of the war effort. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1916 March 23
Mentions his expected trip to America; describes Bryan Lathrop's serious illness; praises Wilson's diplomacy; discusses progress of the battle at Verdun. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome Italy, to Helen Lathrop, 1916 March 27
Discusses Bryan Lathrop's operation; the Page's hopes for a vacation. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
George Otto Trevelyan, Stratford on Avon, England, to Minna Burnaby, Leicester, England, 1916 April 6
Stresses his care in seeing that no word was given out regarding the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Page to England. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Mother," (Florence Lathrop Page), U.S.M.S. "St. Louis," to Minna Burnaby, Leicester, England, 1916 April 15
Describes and gives details of her sea voyage. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Mother," (Florence Lathrop Page), Chicago, Illinois, to "Child," (Minna Burnaby), Leicester, England, 1916 May 13
Reports death of her brother, Bryan Lathrop. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Paris France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1916 July 20
Thanking her for hopitality while he was in England; describes visit with General Castelman; discusses plans to visit Verdun. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine, 1916 July 21
Describes her visit to England; discusses troop ships on the channel, describes her husband's visit to the war front and his interview with General Castinau. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Thomas Nelson Page, American Embassy, Rome, [Italy], to Rev. Dr. Paul R. Hickok, Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C, 1916 July 26
States that s young man almost always benefits from joining a Greek letter fraternity; gives some disadvantages. 1 page. Typewritten Letter Signed.
"Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Fuggi, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, forwarded to Aberdovey, [?], North Wales, 1916 August 28
Looking forward to her Christmas visit; mentions trip to the front; discusses Italy's declaration of war against Germany; Romania declares war against Austria. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1916 October 1
Talks about visit to the front; describes how his car was shelled; gives incredulous remarks about the British "tank." 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York Maine, forwarded to Washington, D.C., 1916 October 15
Discusses the American political campaign; mentions trips to Hadrian's villa; expects the Burnaby's for Christmas; says that her husband is keeping a diary of events. 22 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, 1916 November 8
Acknowledges contribution to the Red Cross; expresses her intention to leave Italy in the spring; explains difficulty of obtaining signed photographs of Italian monarchs; family news. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.