Identity area
Reference code
Whittaker/Folder 1-5/Folder 4/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Whittaker/Folder 1-5/Folder 4/1
Title
A.L.s., from Blois
Date(s)
- 13 August 1819 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
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Scope and content
Describes his travels though France, the nature of the French, gives a description of Blois, Orleans and also describes the source of the Loiret as 'the prettiest spot I have seen in France.' Notes the low price of everything. Describes the French peasantry as content and states that there are few poor in the country. Gives a brief outline of his forthcoming itinerary. Notes the sights he is to see on his return to Paris and the French King's whereabouts.