Memories of Mansfield in Wellington

Great story about the author Katherine Mansfield and Wellington, New Zealand (“Wellington’s Storied Past,” April 21). As American consul in Wellington from 1979 through 1983, I was familiar with the plaque to her memory placed prominently at 47 Fitzherbert Terrace, on the lawn in front of the U.S. Embassy.

Just across the street is a small, serene park, lush in greenery, where I often took my lunch and read some of her stories. Mansfield’s name recalls many fond memories of a wonderful country.

DONALD R. TREMBLAY

Santa Monica