## Original 1855 Victorian Christmas Day & Birthday Letter – Lynn, NorfolkAn original, complete handwritten Victorian letter dated **December 24th, 1855**, written from **Lynn (King\'s Lynn, Norfolk)** by Aunt Martha Gardner to her young niece **Mary**.### Charming Historical & Social Content:
* **Christmas & Birthday Combination:** Written specifically to be read at breakfast on **Christmas Day**, which also happened to be young Mary\'s birthday!
* **The Victorian Gift:** Mentions a birthday gift sent to Mary—a **pencil case** so she can take notes during her *\"Papa\'s Sermons\"* and keep in her writing desk.
* **Family Life:** References \"Mamma and Papa\", her sisters (including \"little Harriett\"), sending a book of poetry from London, and asking if the baby is talking yet.
* **Sender:** Signed by *\"Your affectionate Aunt Martha Gardner\"*, with additional love sent from \"Grandpapa and Grandmamma\".### Condition:
* Written in legible brown ink on folded paper.
* Includes ruler measurements in photos for scale (approx. 18cm / 7 inches high).
* Good antique condition with normal light age-toning and fold creases.A delightful 1850s piece of social history, ideal for collectors of Victorian Christmas ephemera, juvenile history, or Norfolk regional interest.
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