| Description | Manuscript. Letters from Karl's Aunt Eliza (known as "Lizzie"), regarding Karl's 11th birthday; his mother's illness; on Arthur's illness and Karl's improving letter-writing; on Karl's 13th birthday sending an illustrated copy of <i>Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner</i>; refers to the "wicked" Franco-Prussian War; orders Burns' poems for Karl's 14th birthday; on William Pearson's illness and the White's difficulties; letters in 1873 on Polly's wedding and Willie's intention to marry, Uncle White's thought of purchasing Karl's aviary, Monty's unexpected arrival from Liverpool, Mr Cottam's funeral, and a visit to J W Smith (Uncle "Jake") whilst in Brighton; letters in 1874 regarding Uncle Jake's departure for Texas, Amy at school with Mrs Appleton and William Pearson's appointment to the Queen's Counsel; letter in 1875 about the Pearson's move from Mecklenburgh Square to Queensborough Terrace; letters in the 1880s on his mother's illness and her treatment by his father; offers congratulations on Karl's Professorship at UCL; on Athur's engagement; Karl having eyes treated during first year at Cambridge; increased concern at the behaviour of his father towards his mother; on Karl's engagement to Maria Sharpe; letters in 1900s, mainly regarding her Will. Includes handwritten note by Karl on date and time of Aunt Lizzie's death in 1915. |