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Papers of George Ashby
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Letters to and from G.A.; other material relating to correspondence.

Two copies of letter, signed

Endeavours to solve a puzzle concerning a book of prayers for Queen Elizabeth. Explains how the confusion between GA and W Herbert concerning the prayer book had arisen and sites another example of a similar mistake. Also describes a Manuscript Prayer Book and conjectures as to its condition.

Travels

Accounts of travels in the Low Countries and France.

Ashby, George (1724-1808) antiquary and Church of England clergyman

Papers of George Ashby

  • Ashby
  • Fonds
  • 1760-1800

Letters from George Ashby, mostly antiquarian but with some reference to his post as Rector of Barrow, Suffolk; an account of a visit to the Low Countries mostly describing the fortifications of the five Barrier Towns; a brief account of a visit to Holland and France.

Ashby, George (1724-1808) antiquary and Church of England clergyman

Notes

Notes used to introduce Ashby's letters in John Nichols, Illustrations of the literary history of the eighteenth century. They include footnotes cross referring to Ashby's contributions to the 'Gentleman's Magazine' and 'Archaeologia'.

Nichols, John Bowyer (1779-1863)

Letters

Correspondence of George Ashby, mainly of an antiquarian nature, but also discussing some general topics and local life.

Letters

Letters to and from G.A. on antiquarian subjects.

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