File 5 - South African letters.

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IE OCL P131/2/2/3/5

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South African letters.

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  • 1 January 1893- 23 April 1893 (Creation)

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187 pp

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Trench, Dora
(1858-1899)

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Offaly County Library

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Letters from Dora Trench sent during Dora's time in South Africa with Benjamin Trench.

Within the letters Dora writes about her impression of South Africa. She describes the surrounding area, the flora and fauna of South Africa, Dutch farmers and the Zulu staff she encounters. The letters also discuss Dora's health. The majority of the letters were sent to Bertha Turnor, addressed as 'Tuz' and Dora signs off as "Tuz".

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