ALS signed “Beatrix Heelis,” one page both sides, 6 x 8, April 13, 1941. Letter written from Castle Cottage, Sawrey, in part: "Time slips away so fast, I feel ashamed when I wait so long, neglecting old friends who find pleasure in seeing me again. I ought to have come before. Lottie's house has sold quickly—she told Mr. Heelis she would try to sell up and move out in a fortnight. She intends to go to Doncaster for a good rest and change. I should think it is likely she will settle to live near her sisters if she takes a situation again…This is a good spring rain for lambs and grass, though not warm yet. I do hope you will soon feel stronger; there is nothing for it but rest, and patience—The news is very anxious—it looks like a long war, and terrible fighting. When the Germans conquer another country to eat up—it helps them to last a while longer—Their time will come." In very good condition, with overall staining, splitting to the ends of the intersecting folds, and a small bit of corner loss. Accompanied by a letter to a Miss Mills from Potter's husband, William Heelis, dated April 8, 1939 just after returning from the hospital following Beatrix Potter's hysterectomy operation. He reported that his wife "had a good night except for a troublesome 'cough.' She just had porridge for breakfast."
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