Letter, Chefoo

Subjects: 1) Constance and Arthur have returned to Chefoo to a most friendly welcome and wedding presents that include a white pony for her to ride. 2) Her first ride begins nervously but she gains confidence. 3) She is busy unpacking, settling in and getting used to housekeeping, plus resuming Ch...

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Date(s) of creation: November 8, 1890
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Summary: Subjects: 1) Constance and Arthur have returned to Chefoo to a most friendly welcome and wedding presents that include a white pony for her to ride. 2) Her first ride begins nervously but she gains confidence. 3) She is busy unpacking, settling in and getting used to housekeeping, plus resuming Chinese lessons and writing shorthand when required.
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Language: English
Copies: Transcript available in J. D. Owen, J. Gullick & S. McClure (eds.), 'Married to a Missionary: Constance Douthwaite's letters to her family, 1887-1896, with additional letters from her husband Arthur Douithwaite MD', unpublished, 2009 [copy available in Special Collections Reading Room]
Format: Archive