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RefNoKMAN1/A/10/12a/42
AltRefNoM10/12a/42
TitleLetter from Louisa Van Alten, Ostend [Beligium] to Viscount Mandeville in Tandragee
DescriptionHappy to receive two letters from him, one from Saabruck [Saabrucken] and one from Majorca. Had thought him "dead, wounded, ill, lost". Asks where to write to him and how long does he intend to stay in the Army. Wishes to know so she can plan her movements and return to England. Is going to vist a Chateau in Rotterdam. Sister Helene thinks Louisa is unwwise to try Germany as trains are uncertain. Describes a bad thunderstorm and the childrens fondness for a cat in the hotel.
DateOctober 1851
CreatorNameThe Montagu family of Kimbolton Castle: estate and family papers
RepositoryHuntingdonshire Archives

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P/0077Montagu; Sir; William Drogo (1823-1890); 7th Duke of Manchester (1855-1890); of Kimbolton Castle1823-1890
P/0083Montagu (nee von Alten); Louise (1832-1911); Duchess of Manchester (1855-1890); of Kimbolton Castle1832-1911
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