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Mentions photograph of Fanny Kemble in riding dress, found by her niece, Mrs Stokes. Reports the outcome of her enquiries to the American Autograph Shop regarding the letters of Fanny Kemble they had for sale.

Wister, Frances Anne (1874-1956)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Mentions Lyn's visit to Lenox to see the Kemble tablet. Asks for copies of Lyn's pictures of Fanny Kemble. Refers to an engraving of Miss De Camp in her possession. Gives details of her family history mentioning her mother born Mary Rebecca Eustis and her grandmother Mary Ruth Channing among others. Mentions 'An Aristocratic Journey' by Mrs Basil Hall.

Wister, Frances Anne (1874-1956)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Discusses plans for Lyn's visits to herself and Mr Owen Wister. Informs Lyn that on the 21st she wants to visit Pennsbury to see the ground breaking at the manor of William Penn.

Wister, Frances Anne (1874-1956)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Makes arrangements for Lyn's visit. Pencil notes in Lyn Newman's hand on the reverse.

Wister, Frances Anne (1874-1956)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Replies to Lyn's letter informing her that one of the boys has measles.

Wister, Frances Anne (1874-1956)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Plans a date for Lyn's visit. Mentions a china saucer with a full length picture of Fanny Kemble, and a book describing Fanny's intimacy with Sir Thomas Lawrence, which she believes is Fanny's first book of recollections. Informs Lyn that Mrs Dasburg is away. Regrets that she decided against the Sully sketch of Fanny Kemble.

Wister, Frances Anne (1874-1956)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Concerns reproduction of pictures of Fanny Kemble and her relatives. Mentions Mrs Stokes, Mr Owen Wister, John Good, a gardener for four generations of the family at Butler Place, Mrs S. Mary D. Fox, and Mr Deats.

Wister, Frances Anne (1874-1956)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Offers reproductions of a photograph and a Sepia portrait of Fanny Kemble, which are both in her possession, given to her by Fanny's daughter Mrs Owen J. Wister . Explains that Fanny Kemble was a friend of her parents and she was named after her. Also mentions some gifts from Fanny Kemble that she has. Refers to her niece Mrs Stokes.

Wister, Frances Anne (1874-1956)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Plans a date for Lyn to visit his father, Mr Owen Wister at Long House. Regrets that his family's Kemble letters were destroyed.

Wister, Owen J (fl 1938)

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