Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen concerning his mother and father, Anne and Herbert Orpen
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Handwritten letter on headed paper, addressed from 39 Princes Square W, in which Orpen discusses a dinner appointment with Grace, and seeks her opinion on a suitable location. Acquaintances mentioned include Mrs. Swinton, and [Cris?]. Orpen also comments on his mother and father, noting that his mother feels his father 'was really not a bad man - but he had such funny ideas about money and marriage, but that all he wanted was a bit of talking to.' He also comments on 'Charlie's marriage', and his mother's thoughts in that regard, feeling it a little rushed. [William's brother Charles Orpen married Cerise Maria Darley on 27 Aug 1901] Letter is accompanied by an envelope addressed to Miss Grace Knewstub at Milton Cottage, 12 North Hill, Highgate N., London, and postmarked from Paddington, dated 28 June 1901
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen concerning his mother and father, Anne and Herbert Orpen |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [28 June 1901] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/1 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp & envelope |
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