A. L. s., to W Stevenson? from GA
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- 14 May 1791
Part of Papers of George Ashby
Gives thanks for recent letters but states that the two books are too dirty to be of much use. May visit Yarmouth soon and if so will call on Stevenson in Norwich. Has plenty of books, papers, medals and fossils at Bury. WIll give Stevenson a hearty welcome if he visits. Gives thanks for a book on Elizabeth Bentley and informs Stevenson that he knows little of Norfolk, though he has a copy of Honest Tom Martin's Suffolk Notes which is an important collection. Discusses recent copies of the Gentleman's Magazine which include a representation of GA's Queen Elizabeth Prayer Book, and suggests that Nicholls the printer is in an advantageous position when it comes to old manuscripts.
Ashby, George (1724-1808) antiquary and Church of England clergyman