Partial letter sent from a mother (Sarah Broster Kitching, 1804-1888) to her eldest daughter (Maria Kitching, 1831-1857) away at school. Upper portion of letter missing.
Letter sent from a mother (Sarah Broster Kitching, 1804-1888) to her eldest daughter (Maria Kitching, 1831-1857) away at school. Note on envelope reads "Take care of this. Grandma's letter to her daughter, Maria 1843."
Langley Kitching (1835-1910), brother to Stuart pioneers Walter, Broster and Sylvanus Kitching. An explorer and botanist, Langley kept meticulous journals, including his observations of flora, during his travels visiting Society of Friends missionaries in South Africa and Madagascar.
Damaged photograph; also included is a copy restored through Gemini.
