Identity area
Reference code
Ashby/Folder 1-5/4-5/4/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Ashby/Folder 1-5/4-5/4/1
Title
Letter from G.A. to Peter Whally?
Date(s)
- 12 June 1760 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1p. paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1724-1808)
Biographical history
Antiquary. Entered St John's College 1740; B.A. 1744; M.A. 1748; President of St John's 1767-75; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries 1775; Rector of Barrow, Suffolk, 1774. Although Ashby published little, he was well-known amongst the literary antiquaries of the 18th century for his varied learning. He regularly contributed to the 'Gentleman's Magazine' and other periodicals on such topics as Roman milestones, archery and numismatics.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
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.