Home  / B39019

Shelfmark

MS 851

Author

Title

Series of four typed letters signed from Rudyard Kipling to Eugen Millington-Drake.

Publication, distribution, etc.

Burwash, 1924-1928.

Physical description

4 letters ; 27 cm.

Note

Devised title.

Note

Letters are dated 18 February 1924, 14 August 1924, 11 May 1928 and 18 October 1928.

Note

In the letter dated 14 August 1924, Kipling mistakenly types "Mrs Wakefield" instead of "Mrs Millington-Drake". Millington-Drake writes in pencil below: "Absent minded beggar!".

Summary, etc.

Summary: The letters consist of Kipling's response to Millington-Drake's request of a signed book to add to the Macnaghten Library collection and an extended conversation beyond that. The Danish opinion of Kipling's "White Cargo" and Kipling's daughter are also discussed.

Subject

Subject

Added entry--name

Added entry--place

England Burwash

Identifier

B39019
Further information and resources

Can't find what you are looking for?

Digital resources

Terms and conditions

     
Powered by CollectionsIndex+ Collections Online