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    How can I track down the Stables family who Beatrix Potter sent this letter to?

    May 03, 2022 2 minutes

    DANIEL JACKSON is intrigued by a letter written by Beatrix Potter in 1926

    Q I acquired a letter almost 10 years ago sent from Beatrix Potter to a Mr and Mrs Stables giving permission to fish in one of the rivers on her property. The letter was sent from Hill Top Farm. I thought it would be lovely to research

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