Identity area
Reference code
Ashby/Folder 1-5/2/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Ashby/Folder 1-5/2/2
Title
A. L. s., and copy
Date(s)
- 15 July 1786 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Original - 4p. Copy - 4p. paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Asks for advice on the value of a collection of letters GA has sent. Mentions that it is at the discretion of Nicholls which letters he wants to print. Says that they are probably not in the correct order and there is some missing. Describes attempts to procure the originals but in vain. Discusses the background of 'W.G.' (The recipient of the letters in the collection) Discusses the content of the letters and the dubious circumstances in which they have been obtained by Dr Beauvoir, and Dr Macro before him. Also asks for the return of the letters. Notes in another hand on the letter maintains that the collection of letters were those of Bishop Tonbridge? to Walles? Gough.