Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen regarding the delay to his work in France
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen mentions that he has been unable to begin work yet but that he hopes to soon. He includes a postal address for Grace to contact him, stating that letters will then be forwarded to his known locations. He mentions that he has had a dinner with 'the gravediggers', and that they were 'a cheerful crew.'
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen regarding the delay to his work in France |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | 7 April 1917 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/6/2 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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