January 15th-ish, 1906

Photographs of a rather curious letter have recently found their way to me. The originals are, sadly, long-lost to a fire, but the communications between Ms D and Dr Serena Blackwood, of the Office of the Curia, remain an intriguing window into the inner workings of the Library, the Curia and the House.







If reading early 20th century handwriting isn't your thing, take a look at the post on our blog for a more accessible text transcript.