| Repository | Special Collections Archives (GB 0029) |
| Ref No | EUL MS 462/3/2/3 |
| Date | c 1861-1862 |
| Level | File |
| Extent | 1 folder (29 pieces) |
| Title | Letters from George du Maurier to Emma Wightwick, c 1861-1862 |
| Description | Comprising seven letters from 'Kicky' [George du Maurier] to Emma Wightwick, mostly addressed to 'Pem' [her nickname] and dated to before their wedding in 1863. Many of the letters include intricate drawings by George du Maurier. Also includes George du Maurier's calling card and 17 empty envelopes addressed to 'Miss Wightwick'.
Note: Transcripts of several of of the letters in this file were included in Daphne du Maurier's book 'The Young George du Maurier' (1951). |
| Language | English. French |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access Status | Open |
| Copyright | Usual EUL restrictions apply. |
| Access Conditions | Usual EUL conditions apply. |
| Creator_Name | Maurier, George Louis Palmella Busson du (1834-1896); artist and writer |