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POTTER, BEATRIX. Autograph letter signed ("Beatrix Heelis"), to Maggie and Martha [Ellery], discussing her husband's health, the war, farm matters, etc. Castle Cottage, Sawrey, Ambleside, 21 November 1942. 4 pages, square 8vo, written on rectos and versos of two conjugate leaves, soiled with some browning, creased from folding, signature somewhat faded, creased from folding (a few small holes at fold intersections.
"...This petrol shortage is most tiresome for those who cannot climb into a bus. I have been going once a fortnight to Troutbeck Park farm, but I go through Hawkshead and Ambleside to do errands on the road there...The war news is exciting and heartening - surely the war is taking a turn right way at last. It is a very anxious time for women who have husbands & sons in the Middle East - so far the Hawkshead men have not been casualitites...Mr. Heelis keeps well - he's getting rather tired - it is such continual worry! I think I take things easier than he does. I just laugh. When one remembers what other countries are suffering - well - hard work and worry don't count? Farming is very interesting now-a-days - but the forms and regulations and account-keeping - are enough to drive anyone silly..." She concludes: "It's going to be an awkward world for old people. I do hope you and Martha are getting on all well - With love yrs. sincerely Beatrix Heelis."
"...This petrol shortage is most tiresome for those who cannot climb into a bus. I have been going once a fortnight to Troutbeck Park farm, but I go through Hawkshead and Ambleside to do errands on the road there...The war news is exciting and heartening - surely the war is taking a turn right way at last. It is a very anxious time for women who have husbands & sons in the Middle East - so far the Hawkshead men have not been casualitites...Mr. Heelis keeps well - he's getting rather tired - it is such continual worry! I think I take things easier than he does. I just laugh. When one remembers what other countries are suffering - well - hard work and worry don't count? Farming is very interesting now-a-days - but the forms and regulations and account-keeping - are enough to drive anyone silly..." She concludes: "It's going to be an awkward world for old people. I do hope you and Martha are getting on all well - With love yrs. sincerely Beatrix Heelis."