Identity area
Reference code
Lee/Box 1a/Doc 33
Unique identifier
GB 275 Lee/Box 1a/Doc 33
Title
A. L. s., from Robert Lee to John Lee, from Colworth
Date(s)
- 10 October 1809 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
6p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1783-1866)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Wishes Lee success for the future, despite the difficult circumstances. Recommends a publication regarding the possession of Mediterranean islands as a counter balance to Napoleon's continental Empire. Suggests that Colworth, though beautiful, is not worthy of the title: 'Montpellier of England'. Advises Lee of the correspondent's overcoming of his troubles through the help of friends