Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 20 April 1916 Letters 1916-1923 John Lambton

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A letter from John Lambton (1855-1928) to Lady Londonderry (1878-1959). In this particular letter, Durham emotionally thanks Londonderry for previous letter, and discusses their joint efforts to raise money for the territorial battalions.This letter is part of a series of correspondence belonging to Lady Londonderry, the wife of Charles Stewart Vane-Tempest-Stewart (1852-1915), sixth marquess of Londonderry. Lady Londonderry was appointed colonel-in-chief of the Women's Volunteer Reserve also an active figure in British politics. Her correspondence includes many important figures in literature, the arts, the military, law and the church. John Lambton served as the 3rd Earl of Durham and Lord Lieutenant of that county from 1884 until a few months before his death in 1928.

 Public Record Office of Northern Ireland PRONI-D2846-2-21-13 [The Theresa, Lady Londonderry Papers] https://letters1916.ie/item/721 English John Lambton 1916-04-20 Lambton Castle, County Durham, England Theresa Talbot Male World War I (1914-1918) Industry and Public Administration

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 Lambton Castle, Fence Houses. 20 April 1916. My dear Lady Londonderry, You have written mea very kind letter; andso has Birdie. As I havetold her, my one wish wasto show what respect Icould for my old friendand that I am content If you approved of my effort. I felt more than I showed, I hope, and was terrified of breaking down. Drums We raised a private fund, to which your Charlie among others subscribed, to give bands to ourTerritorial Battons. I hope to see Frank Brown, Hon Treasurer, on Saturday and will find out what money is left. I thought I had sent a personal cheque to the 13th, months ago for band purposes. However, I will write to you again on Sunday. I did not know Jake Croftwas a real soldier - What weather! Ever yours, Durham. John Lambton Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 21 February 1916Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 20 April 1916Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 23 April 1916 Lambton Castle, County Durham, England Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 21 February 1916Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 20 April 1916Letter from Anne Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 18 November 1915Letter from Anne Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 18 November 1915Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 23 April 1916