Identity area
Reference code
Carrighan/Box 2/1-2/1/13
Unique identifier
GB 275 Carrighan/Box 2/1-2/1/13
Title
Autograph letter, signed, to Lieutenant Colonel John Carrighan (AJC's brother) from Rome
Date(s)
- 8 April 1821 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
4p Manuscript paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1781-1845)
Biographical history
Admitted pensioner at St John's College, 1798; B.A. 1803; M.A. 1806; Fellow, 1804-33; Senior Dean, 1814-16; Sacrist, 1822-3; Steward, 1823-4 and 1826-33; Rector of Barrow, Suffolk, 1832-45.
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Scope and content
Still has not received any letters. Gives proposed route of his journey to Brussels. Contends that neither Bohemia nor Saxony have much to offer the visitor, excepting Prague and a few items in Dresden. Has seen some fine pictures and heard good music. Describes the site of the recent Battle of Dresden [1813]. Notes the good countenance of the King and his apparent frugality. Discusses the merits of taking up a College Living on his return.