BRACERS Record Detail for 19054

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Collection code
RA3
Recent acquisition no.
596
Document no.
200019
Box no.
6.64
Source if not BR
Malleson, Constance
Recipient(s)
Malleson, Constance
Sender(s)
BR
Date
1916/10/07*
Form of letter
ALS
Pieces
1
BR's address code (if sender)
DOR
Notes, topics or text

"Sat. mg My Dearest Darling—I was happy being with you last night—it was divine."

"My address is c/o Mr. Enticknap, Abinger Common, nr. Dorking."

There is also a typed copy of this letter, document .201107, record 115261.

Transcription

BR TO CONSTANCE MALLESON, [7 OCT. 1916]
BRACERS 19054. ALS. McMaster
Edited by S. Turcon. Reviewed by K. Blackwell


<London?>
Sat. mg.1 , 2

My dearest Darling —

I was happy being with you last night — it was divine. I love you, I love you, I love you absolutely. When I came out, the stars and the dawn were infinitely wonderful — London was transfigured. Dearest, sweetest Love, my soul is yours. No time for more.

B.

My address is
            c/o Mr. Enticknap
            Abinger Common, near Dorking.3
I dare say I may be back Monday.

  • 1

    [document] Document 200019. There is also a typed copy, document 201107, numbered “6”, which has been crossed out with “7” written beside it.

  • 2

    [date] Colette wrote “7 Oct. 1916” on the letter.

  • 3

    near Dorking Where BR took Marshall for a weekend of relaxation from the effects of her tendency to overwork (Vellacott, Conscientious Objection, p. 143 and n. 467).

Permission
Everyone
Transcription Public Access
Yes
Record no.
19054
Record created
May 23, 2014
Record last modified
Mar 21, 2024
Created/last modified by
duncana