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Contains 50 Results:

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to Boston, Mass., 1918 November 1

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184550
Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Reports on prospects of peace; discusses politics at home; mentions influenza problem; mentions visit of Col. House; predicts armistice by Thanksgiving. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from "Algy," (Algernon Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, to "Mom," (Florence L. Page), [Rome, Italy], 23 Oct. 1918, concerning the sale of a Bullock. 1 page. Also including a pencil sketch of the above mentioned scene at the sale. 1...
Dates: 1918 November 1

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 November 3

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184551
Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Discusses demonstrations honoring Italian victories. 21 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Letter Signed translated by Florence L. Page from Marchese Morsarelli, [Rome, Italy], to Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, no date, concerning the Page's work in Italy. 2 pages. Including Copy of Typewritten Letter from "Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), [Rome, Italy], to [Florence Lindsay], 29 October 1918, praising President Wilson; discusses visit to her husband in French camp. 3...
Dates: 1918 November 3

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 November 8

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184552
Scope and Contents

Describes the situation with influenza epidemic; family news. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 November 8

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., 1918 November 8-11

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184553
Scope and Contents

Gives total of influenza victims; talks about disarmament; gives news from Henry Field's father; discusses the Kaiser exile; relays news of the signing of the armistice; discusses the President's message to Germany. 33 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 November 8-11

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall,' Leicestershire, England, 1918 November 12

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184554
Scope and Contents

Discusses the armistice; criticizes President Wilson. 26 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 November 12

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., 1918 November 12-14

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184555
Scope and Contents

Describes the atmosphere at the Peace conference; mentions visit from Col. House; gives details of the peace parade on the Place-de-la-Concorde. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 November 12-14

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., 1918 November 15, 1918 November 16, 1918 November 18

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184556
Scope and Contents

Discusses the peace conference; details German atrocities; mentions anticipation of Wilson's arrival.

Dates: 1918 November 15, 1918 November 16, 1918 November 18

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 November 17-18

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184557
Scope and Contents

Criticizes President's proposed visit to Peace Conference; Col. House congratulates Thomas Nelson Page. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 November 17-18

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., 1918 November 22, 1918 November 24-26

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184558
Scope and Contents

Tells of plans to return to America; mentions her husband's desire to continue writing; discusses mistreatment of Italian embassy by the State Dept. 32 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 November 22, 1918 November 24-26

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 November 23

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184559
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses Germany and the peace terms; mentions forthcoming visit to Paris; tells of an Embassy dance. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed. from Elika[?], to Mrs. [Florence] Page, Rome, Italy, undated, concerning what to wear to a party. 2 pages.

Dates: 1918 November 23

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 November 28, 1918 November 29

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184560
Scope and Contents

Describes Thanksgivig services; mentions plans to visit Paris; describes Embassy party; received gift cup from ladies of the Embassy. 21 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 November 28, 1918 November 29

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., 1918 November 29, 1918 December 1, 1918 December 3

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id184561
Scope and Contents

Received a cup from ladies of the Embassy; mentions plans to return to America; talks about illness of Col. House. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 November 29, 1918 December 1, 1918 December 3

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 December 5, 1918 December 6

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184563
Scope and Contents

Expresses indignance over cable from State Dept.; discusses her husband's intentions to resign; describes visit with the Queen and their conversation on Russia, the Tzar, and Rasputin; describes trip in a dirigible and the view of Rome from the air. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 5, 1918 December 6

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., 1918 December 6, 1918 December 8

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184564
Scope and Contents

Expresses intent to visit Paris and to see the President; talks about her audience with the Queen; describes dirigible trip visit to Maconi and his "wireless room." 30 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 6, 1918 December 8

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 December 10, 1918 December 11

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184565
Scope and Contents

Describes festive atmosphere in the city; discusses her husband's hopes to talk with President Wilson. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 10, 1918 December 11

"M[other]," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 December 13

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184566
Scope and Contents

States that she has moved to new quarters at the Hotel Ritz. 1 page. Autograph Card Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 13

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 December 16

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184567
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes Paris; makes plans for forthcoming conference; describes visit to Chateau Thierry; describes "Big Bertha"; mentions arrival of President Wilson and luncheon with him. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 16

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 December 18, 1918 December 19

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184569
Scope and Contents

Discusses Florence's [Lindsay] illness; describes reception at the French embassy; had a talk with Marshal Foch; mentions that Florence's husband has been detailed to Rome. 21 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 18, 1918 December 19

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Florence [Lindsay], [Boston, Mass.], 1918 December 19, 1918 December 20

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184571
Scope and Contents

Discusses injury to Florence's back; talks about her husband's assignment to Italian embassy as military attache; mentions visit to Lafayette's estate, Le Grange; describes reception for the King of Italy. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 19, 1918 December 20

Thomas Nelson Page, Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1918 December 20

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184572
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Talks about visits with "high potentates"; describes Christmas presents; mentions visits to graves at Chateau Tierry; confusion in Paris. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 20

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 December 24

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184576
Scope and Contents

Discusses her return from Paris and embassy events; explains her husband's possible resignation and plans to return home; describes Christmas Eve party; informs of death of Walter Hines Page; mentions forthcoming visit of President Wilson. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 24

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., 1918 December 26

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184581
Scope and Contents

Talks about her husband's visit to the Italian frontier to greet President Wilson; describes Christmas events; mentions visit to military hospital; has audience with the Queen of Italy. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 26

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, 1918 December 28

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184585
Scope and Contents

Describes Christmas presents; mentions her visit with the Queen; details party at the Embassy; Queen presented artifacts to Henry Field. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 28

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., 1918 December 29-31

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184589
Scope and Contents

Discusses diplomatic reception planned for President's forthcoming visit; explains the President's itinerary. 21 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 December 29-31

Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to [Helen Lathrop?], circa 1918

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id184592
Scope and Contents

Discusses the Red Cross; reports on progress of the war. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Incomplete.

Dates: circa 1918