Identity area
Reference code
Whittaker/Folder 6-15/Folder 6/19
Unique identifier
GB 275 Whittaker/Folder 6-15/Folder 6/19
Title
A.L.s., from John James Blunt, Hodnet
Date(s)
- 29 May 1824 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
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Repository
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has not heard from JWW for sometime and asks for news. Includes a humourous poem written by an acquaintance from St John's concerning JWW's and others marital status. Gives news of acquaintances from St John's, asks after JWW's publications on Hebrew. Gives his news, his work in his Parish, writing for the Quarterly Review and the imminent retirement of Gifford due to failing health. Has received the profits from the sale of his book, all copies being sold. Gives news of the work of an acquaintance as a missionary in India.