| Repository | Special Collections Archives (GB 0029) |
| Ref No | EUL MS 207/6/4/1/93 |
| Date | 19 Aug 1947 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 5 pieces |
| Title | Typescript letter dated 05 August 1947 |
| Creator Name | Maurier, Daphne du (1907-1989); author |
| Description | Typescript letter from Daphne du Maurier to 'Tod' [Maud Waddell], discussing several matters, including the family's vaccinations; the weather; 'Flave' [Browning] learning to swim; plans to travel to St Ives with the children, her mother [Muriel du Maurier] and Ethel; a request for 'Tod' to contact her Swiss publisher, Mr Furrer, on her behalf; the lawsuit requiring that she travel to America; and reflections on the personalities and skills of her three children. Enclosed is a second manuscript letter, dated 'Wednesday' informing 'Tod' of her plans to visit a fête organised by 'Flave' [Flavia Browning]; her experience with 'Robert' [code word for menstruation]; and the children's reaction to 'Tod' leaving. |
| Language | English |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Access Conditions | Usual EUL conditions apply |
| Copyright | Usual EUL conditions apply |