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Ashby/Folder 1-5/2/10
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- 9 October 1795 (Creation)
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4p paper
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Has noticed a great many women with square peaked coifs and suggests these have remained in fashion for an overextended period. Describes the chapel at Thorpe, and discusses W. Ashby's house in the village and how his son fooled it all away. Talks of Barnwell parsonage and memorials to various Ashbys there. Discusses Twiford church and the reasons it is a 'common dirty country church'. Further discusses the livings of Thorpe, Twyford and Eastwell parishes and suggests that Seton made a mistake in computing their income which GA outlines. Recalls his memories of Hungerton church and the services his grandfather gave there and also his belief that much renovation has been carried out. Tells Nicholls not to take any notice of Dr Wollaston, discusses amounts payable for institution and induction, and talks of epitaphs of the Ashby family and others. Asks Nicholls to see if Dr Andrew Kippis received a letter concerning GA's relation Mr H. Hall. Discusses the depth of provincial history and how he has written more than he thought he would. Discusses an article he has written on the milliary and also lists water temperatures taken in various places at Burton Lazars Bath, near Melton Mowbray, to help Nicholls with some research.