Archive / Papers / Campbell-Metcalfe: Box 1

Description

Edward Campbell and Georgina Campbell, née Metcalfe
Given by Sir Guy Campbell, Bt.

Box 1

  1. Letter from Georgina Metcalfe, probably to her sister Eliza in England, 1848/9. Describes weather, some local characters and her daily life.
  2. Folder containing 8 letters from Georgina Metcalfe to Edward Campbell, Nov-Dec 1851. Very personal, love letters, not sent, as she was forbidden to write to him.
  3. Folder containing 4 letters from Georgina Metcalfe to Edward Campbell, Jan-Feb 1852. Very personal love letters, describing her low spirits at their separation.
  4. Folder containing 7 letters from Georgina Metcalfe in Agra to Edward Campbell in Calcutta, March 1852, Personal, discussing family matters, their enforced separation and the differing advice being given by family members.
  5. Folder containing 4 letters from Georgina Metcalfe in Delhi to Edward Campbell in Calcutta, May-Oct 1852. Personal, descriptive of ongoing family problems. She is still not allowed to receive his letters.
  6. Folder containing 12 letters from Georgina Metcalfe in Delhi to Edward Campbell in Calcutta and Barrackpore, Dec 1852. Personal matters, father’s reconciliation to their marriage.