Correspondence with various Williams relatives, Vivian and Anne Ridler, Terry Drummond, and others., 1840-2000
Scope and Contents
Includes letter from Capt. J. Waller to Mr C. Williams, 17 White Lion Street, Pentonvile [sic] London, from HMS Snake, Malta, 14 July 1845, notifying him of death of his brother Richard, washed overboard in gale outside the Bay of Naples. Asks him to break news to their mother, along with an unmarked envelope, containing crown and anchor from naval uniform, stitched to card. Written on card: 'Richard Williams/drowned off Naples, Feb. 3. 1845.15pp.
Dates
- Created: 1840-2000
Conditions Governing Access
Copies or publication of materials by Charles Williams require permissions from the Williams Literary Executor.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.00 boxes : 77 folders, one large bound scrapbook, and one small bound empty photo album
From the Collection: 2.8 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Williams, Charles (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Marion E. Wade Center Repository