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B. Potter, Author of "Peter Rabbit" - WWII Letter, "When the Germans conquer another country ... Their time will come"

Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed "Beatrix Heelis." Two pages, 6" x 8", Castle Cottage, Sawry; April 13, 1941. Potter writes to her friend Maggie Ellery about the war and her personal life. Flattened mail folds with dark toning. Soiling and foxing throughout. Some separations starting at the folds. Small amount of paper loss at the lower left corner.

The letter reads, 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..."

The letter is 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..."

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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