Reference
HG12/6/23
Title
to Charles Longuet-Higgins, from brother, Henry Longuet Higgins, Rainhill
Date free text
31 Dec 1882
Production date
From: 1882 To: 1882
Scope and Content
(incomplete) Wishes Charles and family happy new year. "Dear Harry" now engaged to Gertrude Johnson, about 21-22 and a "brunette of almost Italian shade but with nothing of Italian softness..." Discusses connection between Johnson and Higgins family and Harry's dread of asking Mr Johnson for Gertrude's hand.
Level of description
item