Henry James letter to unknown recipient, 1912 Apr. 17

Physical Details: Letter : 1 p. : handwritten ; 18 x 23 cm.

Sender: Henry James (1843-1916) (London, England)

Description: Letter is addressed "Dear Tony."
James expresses his condolences for the loss of Francis Davis Millet in the sinking of the Titanic, and asks after the whereabouts of Millet's wife Lily.
Second page of letter is lacking, but a complete typed transcript of the letter may be found in the Francis Davis Millet and Millet Family papers.

Forms part of: Francis Davis Millet and Millet family papers, 1858-1984, bulk 1858-1955

Rights Statement: U.S. public domain

Citation: Henry James letter to unknown recipient, 1912 Apr. 17. Francis Davis Millet and Millet family papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 13571

Subjects:

• Condolence notes
• Millet, Francis Davis

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