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Accounts of travels in the Low Countries and France.

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

Papers of George Ashby

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  • 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

Letter from G.A. to Peter Whally?

Gives thanks for recent letter with payment enclosed. Discusses the purchase of a book which has been made from him and the genealogical tables in it. Also describes and discusses tables in other books.

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

A. L. s., to W Stevenson? from GA

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