Letter from Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington to Sir William Somerville,

1840 June 3.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of, 1789-1849
Contributors: Athlumney, William Meredyth Somerville, Baron, 1802-1873
Summary:Lady Blesington discusses a story sent her by Somerville for her upcoming publication.
In collection: Letters sent to Sir William Somerville, Baron Athlumney,1840-1870
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Notes:The letter is written from Lady Blessington's home, Gore House, Kensington.

Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington, was a writer of fiction and travel books as well as hosting a brilliant social salon in London. She devoted considerable time to editing the annual publications 'The Book of Beauty' and 'The Keepsake', writing much of the contents herself, but also soliciting contributions from the famous guests who frequented her salon.

Physical description: 1 item (2 pages).

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Letter from Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington to Sir William Somerville,

1840 June 3.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Letters sent to Sir William Somerville, Baron Athlumney,1840-1870
Description:Lady Blesington discusses a story sent her by Somerville for her upcoming publication.
Main Creator: Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of, 1789-1849
Language:English
Extent:1 item (2 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 50,324/9 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.