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Arthur Brown
Arthur Brown married Schreiner’s niece Effie Hemming in 1903. There are three extant letters from Schreiner to Arthur Brown, written mainly around welcoming him to the family and concerning family news. He worked as a shopkeeper, and with Effie he also became involved in running The Highlands, the large house from which Schreiner’s older sister Ettie Stakesby-Lewis ran various ‘social work’ ventures, including a home for unmarried girls, for alcoholics and for general ‘waifs and strays’.
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Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/56:New Years Day , 1903, Dear Arthur, This is just one word to speak that loving welcome to you as a member of the family, which...- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/75:Hanover, Feb 1904, Dear Arthur, The things are splendid in quality especially the cheese. I wished I had got 4 lb instead of ...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/85:Hanover, Oct 17th 1905, My dear Arthur, Do write & let me know as soon as there is any news of Effie to give me. I am thi...
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- Olive Schreiner: Extracts of Letters to Cronwright-Schreiner MSC 26/2.16/54:…I am so glad ‘Arriet is at the office” Yesterday I went to the Highlands. There was a big gathering in my ...
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- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/45:Hanover, Sunday night, Sep 1st 1901, My darling old sister, I have had no news from Grahamstown since the note I got from you...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/56:New Years Day , 1903, Dear Arthur, This is just one word to speak that loving welcome to you as a member of the family, which...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/60:Uitkyk, My darling Effie, I’m so sorry I didn’t see you to say good bye. You are often in my thoughts. If your li...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/64:Hanover, Sep 14th 1903, Monday night, My darling, I got today your note of Saturday today dear. I can’t make out from i...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/75:Hanover, Feb 1904, Dear Arthur, The things are splendid in quality especially the cheese. I wished I had got 4 lb instead of ...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/80:Hanover, July 1st 1904, Darling Effie, I feel so anxious about Guy from Aunt Het’s letter got today. Do drop me a line ...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/84:Hanover, CC, Sep 12 / 05, Darling Effie, Would you do me a great favour. I have written to ask Mrs Austin if she could kindly...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/85:Hanover, Oct 17th 1905, My dear Arthur, Do write & let me know as soon as there is any news of Effie to give me. I am thi...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/87:Hadden Hall, Aug 6 / 06, My darling Effie, I am so glad to hear things go fairly well with you. Yes, dear, I shall love to co...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/90:Hotel Milner, Matjesfontein, Nov 28th 1906, Darling Effie, It was a surprise to get your letter. If you are going back becaus...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/99:My darling Effie,, I was delighted to see Arthur, I felt so sorry at the thought of your being away from him so long. I don’...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/102:Tuesday, My darling, Theo seems much better this morning. He is reading the news paper The coloured woman sat up with him, &...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/105:Monday, Theo is getting on splendidly next Saturday will be the 21st day. I don’t know if the doctor will let him get u...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/114:My darling Effie, Please know I am always thinking of you that sweet suffering little one. I have only not written because I’...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 /115:From Olive , To Brown , Highlands, Gardens, Cape Town, Deepest sympathy with you Arthur and Winnie,
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/116:My darling Effie, Arthur’s card has come. I have no words to tell you, my darling, how my heart aches for you & Art...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/139:My dear old Wynnie, Thank you for your letter. I can’t come out on Monday. I am not finding this place suit me. I have ...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/165:Dear, can you tell me if Arthur Brown’s mother is living anywhere near London. I should so much like to see her if she ...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/167:London, July 3rd 1917, My darling Wynnie, Your sweet letter has just reached me. You & I are the only humanbeings who alw...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/168:London, June 13th 1918, My darling Wynne, Thank you for your letter. How I wish I could see you I don’t often see Uncle...
- Schreiner-Hemming Family BC 1080 A1.7/170:Darling Wynnie, Will you please send the enclosed letters to Emma Earp. I don’t know her address It is too dreadful tha...