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Collection: Fletcher-Tooth Collection
Item Number: MAM FI/5/14
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: An irregularly written letter due to the writer's sight loss, which is described in some detail ('it is now months since I could read or write a line'). Her own health and that of Mrs Fletcher and acquaintances is discussed partly in spiritual terms.

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Collection: Fletcher-Tooth Collection
Item Number: MAM FI/5/17
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: An irregularly written letter which, the writer explains, is due to her sight being 'much dimmer which makes writing very difficult'. She mentions the possibility of another eye operation, and discusses her generally 'feeble' health in largely spiritual terms. Gives an account of the death of an acquaintance, and makes references to 'dull' trade and 'dear' provisions following the country's 'disturbances'

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Collection: Fletcher-Tooth Collection
Item Number: MAM FI/5/11
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: She has been suffering with an eye complaint, nervous debility, cough and slow fever, but is slowly recovering. She explains her eye condition in detail, accompanied by spiritual reflections. Also discusses the health and 'kindnesses' of their mutual friends.

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Collection: Fletcher-Tooth Collection
Item Number: MAM FI/5/12
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Mr Hey's health is now out of danger, but J Bradford has cut his throat after a 'low state of mind' and 'derangement' following strokes of palsey, which greatly affected his speech. The writer also gives an update on her own health, which is in God's hands

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Collection: Fletcher-Tooth Collection
Item Number: MAM FI/5/13
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Gives 'praise and thanksgiving' for Mrs Fletcher's recovery from a dangerous indisposition. The writer's own health is improvement, but her sight loss due to cataracts continues. She plans 'to live the present moment trusting in the Lord'. Account of the death of J. Bradford in a 'state of derangement'

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Collection: Anderson Papers
Item Number: MS 82677/12-13
Repository: British Library
Summary: Written in two parts, and her second letter of the day, for which she asks David's forgiveness and hopes he will receive them both. Includes some description of her health and that of their children ('our Dear Little Treasures are doing charmingly') and social news from home. Also a discussion of the difficulties in copying and posting a previous letter she has sent to him when he was in Dundee.

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Collection: Anderson Papers
Item Number: MS 82677/10-11
Repository: British Library
Summary: David is in Scotland, and Christina was pleasantly surprised to receive a letter from him. Their children ('little Treasures') are well, and everything at home has continued 'most quietly' in his absence. Contains some loving expressions.

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Collection: Anderson Papers
Item Number: Add MS 82676/1-3v
Repository: British Library
Summary: A long letter. Christina has been left by David with their new daughter Ann, ‘the sweet innocent’, who is being bottle-fed by the nurse. Christina’s mother is with them and was caring for Ann before Christina woke up. Miss Maitland has visited and has a ‘fund of humour’; she is a relief for a wife who has just been parted from her husband. She hopes he will find a strong magnet to bring him home back from London. His absence makes her indifferent to everything except Ann. She was considered beautiful but now worries about her appearance in public. She adds a note on interior design. She has addressed the letter to St Germains, where she is, and adds a note below this, ‘Mind your...

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Collection: Anderson Papers
Item Number: Add MS 82676/8-9v
Repository: British Library
Summary: She knows he is as anxious about their daughter Ann as she is, and reports that she is doing well. She went to see a group of women and reports at length on the changed appearance and clothing of Miss Lucy Johnstone, who is no longer elegant and beautiful but ‘a Masculine figure’. She has been taking bark twice a day and thinks it does her good. She is worried for his health. Ann sends ‘many a Kiss’.

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Collection: Anderson Papers
Item Number: Add MS 82676/4-5v
Repository: British Library
Summary: David’s letter has been a cordial to her ‘drooping spirits’. Their daughter Ann is well but her wet nurse is ill so she will be weaned. Christina has been worried about Ann but now has no fears. She urges David to take care of himself for their sake.

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Collection: Anderson Papers
Item Number: MS 82677/2
Repository: British Library
Summary: Describing a journey and 'adventures' through Dumfriesshire, including the landscape, feelings of tiredness (he hopes to have 'a good Sleepe') and unpleasant experience of tasting the local waters. Light-hearted, sometimes humorous tone.

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Collection: Anderson Papers
Item Number: MS 82677/4-5
Repository: British Library
Summary: An account of his journey through Dumfries and his estates in the surrounding area. Includes descriptions of riding, landscape, dining and entertainments, and he mentions 'raising a bumper' to the health of Christina and their children after dinner. Also describes meetings with tenants in their farmhouses, with several Scottish place names mentioned. Some anxiety about health.

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Collection: Anderson Papers
Item Number: MS 82677/7
Repository: British Library
Summary: The post is irregular and he is anxious to receive a letter from his wife, who was 'not quite well' when he left. Plans to travel to Edinburgh. Ends with some loving words about their young daughter.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/22
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: She has seen 'our Mr Longsdon' very briefly, and describes their meeting in poetic terms. Refers to some disagreement as to whether Blore should have dined with the gentleman on the occasion of a large male party, and explains her reasons for not doing so. Some discussion of music, pain in the side, etc.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/25
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: She is grieved to hear Mrs Longsdon complain of an indisposition; her own health is strong. She gives her compliments and regards to Mr Longsdon, and mentions the treatment needed if his hoarseness returns. Sends the history of a noble French émigré family in case Mrs Longsdon hasn't read it.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. There has been disagreement between writer and recipient; Edward denies making 'mischief' as his aunt claims, and claims he visited Wapping secretly for 'laudable' reasons. A highly emotive and tense letter, which ends with hopes of reconciliation.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. He excuses his sister's badly written letter because she is in love. Refers to an acquaintance with the smallpox, and plans to meet for breakfast.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. Some mention of his military duties, and plans for their next meeting on the day when the Red Regiment march from Tower Hill.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. A short note confirming his intention to meet her at Islington.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. Miss Dix has been 'alarmed' at something unknown to Edward, but he endeavours to be helpful to her. He reminds her that all 'Afflictions' are trials of 'Christian Fortitude' and 'Patience', and invites her to hear a charity sermon with him.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. Writing on behalf of his sister to ask Miss Dix to tea and make arrangements.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. Asking after her health following her absence on several occasions, and requesting 'a line' informing him how she is.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. Addressed to Miss Dix but enclosing a copy of a letter to Mr Smith. Edward wrote it with his left hand and 'as from a woman' as a 'pleasant Joke'; it seems to encourage a courtship between Miss Dix and Mr Smith, and praises their respective qualities.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. Asks if he has offended her since he has not seen or heard from her, and informs her of his grandfather's death in case she wishes 'to see him'.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. His mother may break off the friendship between Miss Dix and his sister, who has misinterpreted the 'sincere Disinterested Friendship' between Edward and Miss Dix. He reflects on their relationship and apologises for his poor behaviour, which he hopes to correct.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. A short note making plans for their next meeting at Shacklewell.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. Informing her of an upcoming military funeral and stressing that, for various reasons, this is not an invitation to go together.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: CLC/423/MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. They have had a disagreement resulting from differing opinions on 'Religious subjects' and he asks if he has offended her. Includes reflections on his poor lifestyle and his friendship with and regard for her.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. Edward expresses disappointment at not seeing her recently, and makes tentative plans for a meeting, subject to the weather.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: CLC/423/MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. After a disagreement, Miss Dix has eventually written and he responds gratefully. He explains his long absence and reflects on the nature of their friendship, which is different from affection. He also defends himself against her criticisms, including his 'embracing Popery', but admits he needs to change his behaviour.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: CLC/423/MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from a letter book. His sister suspects he has schemed to get Polly Dix to come and stay at the apartment they share on Fetter Lane. He makes plans for a meeting between Polly and his family.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. A short note with plans to visit Miss Dix's home.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. Apparently a short courtship letter; Edward proposes the next date and place for them to meet.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927_4A
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. Miss Dix was not at their arranged meeting spot, which he presumes is due to illness or 'some other good Reason'.

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Collection: Baker Family Papers
Item Number: MS16927
Repository: London Archives
Summary: Copy letter from letter book. Expressing surprise that he has not seen or heard from her, and requesting the pleasure of her company or a letter. Includes a brief summary of his family's health.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/293
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: Two letters in one. John's mother hopes he will have 'peace of mind' and describes long walks she has taken with cousins and 'intimate' friends. She and Kate are studying botany, and ask John to buy them a book on geography. His mother writes that she has been 'most anxious' about his health, as she knows the 'severe trials' he has experienced of late. Some discussion of clothes and his brother's health.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/81
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: "My dear Sir". Their daughter Katharine has been unwell. She and Katharine had a very pleasant dip in the sea this morning and she regrets there will only be another one or two. Mrs Morewood feels no better, neither from the air or sea bathing. She wants to leave and does not expect to stay beyond Monday week 14th at most. Mrs Wright will not be here until Monday or Tuesday and they want a few days with her. If alone Mrs Longsdon would have felt it her duty to their dear girl to stay a full two months because she is now fast gaining strength. She adds a note on Sunday, saying she fears Elizabeth's health will suffer from confinement to the house and urges her husband to take her...

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/264
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: Elizabeth thanks her son John for writing, which gives her great pleasure, and hopes he will take care of his health. Her letter is written at four different times ('I meet with so many interruptions to my writing'), and is concerned largely with the health of John's father, who has taken a cold and had to have blood let. Also includes discussions of John and his brother William's business, and John's sending of hats for his sisters.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/161
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: She is anxious about her husband, but satisfied to know that John and William are doing all in their power to ‘tranquilize’ their father given the recent unpleasant business. Elizabeth cautions John to take care of his own health, too. She has gone to Bubnell at father's request to meet him there, and is now staying for 2 or 3 days for a rest. If his cough does not improve she urges him to wear a waistcoat of finest flannel under his shirt. She ends with concerns for her husband, who is badly affected by a cold, a journey and the ‘unpleasant business’.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/18
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: Elizabeth is pleased by William’s letter and reports that his ‘Papa’ thought it very well written. She hopes he and his brothers will be in good spirits when she see them at Christmas, and asks them to let her know if they want anything. James Longsdon adds a note to their three sons, telling them that he is also very happy to hearing they are well. He hopes they are good boys if the weather allows he will ride over to see them before the holiday.

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Collection: Cumberland Papers
Item Number: Add MS 36492 ff.302-303
Repository: British Library
Summary: Reports that Richard is in good spirits, but Mr Joddrell and his son have both died of a violent fever. Mrs Nead’s health declines daily and she is thought to be incurable. Charlotte is not yet recovered in health.

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Collection: Cumberland Papers
Item Number: Add MS 36492 ff.1-2v
Repository: British Library
Summary: George has been visiting and dining with others in London. Mr Smith’s sister is very ill. Mrs Balchen of Goodmans Fields (the brothers’ maternal cousins) has died suddenly, without any pain, her husband is very shocked. The letter ends with some financial accounts.

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Collection: Cumberland Papers
Item Number: Add MS 36492 ff.129-130v
Repository: British Library
Summary: Reports David Garrick’s death. He was killed by the ‘stone stranguary’, and has been surrounded by several physicians.

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Collection: Cumberland Papers
Item Number: Add MS 36492 ff.83-84v
Repository: British Library
Summary: The weather in London is extremely hot – discussion of bathing in the Thames by moonlight. A glass of ice has revived his spirits. Discusses the health of various friends and family who he has visited: Susan is dying, but John is better.

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Collection: Cumberland Papers
Item Number: Add MS 36492 ff.141-142v
Repository: British Library
Summary: George sees pretty women everywhere, and has written a letter to a beautiful widow who is about to be inoculated for smallpox. Mary is better and the little girl has been inoculated.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/228
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: A lively letter in which the male author (in a battalion based in Northampton) regales his friend with detailed descriptions of his clothing, Commander Erskine, and tales of incidents with young women at balls: they are able to talk to the young ladies because they by behaving well in church and creating a good impression with the more senior women. He asks John to remember him to two women and others, and ends with an account of getting up at 6am and the wet weather.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/26
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: James tells his sons of a serious accident he had in late September (and which his parents had kept from them) in which he fells from his horse. He has some swelling in his ankle but is recovering. He discusses the news of peace and hopes his sons will not see peace disrupted by civil war or ‘the anarchy of foolish republicanism’. Their mother leaves a short note to John, asking for a letter from William.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/17
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: It is James Jr's thirteenth birthday, which his family are celebrating by eating plum pudding and drinking to his health and welfare. James Sr encourages his son to write to his younger siblings who remember him often, and to be 'good and worthy', inclining to the 'Love of Religion, Truth, Industry & Honour'.

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Collection: Watt, James and Family Papers
Item Number: MS 3219/4/1/1/9/3/23
Repository: Library of Birmingham
Summary: James Miller reports the death of Margaret, James Watt’s daughter. His spirits are depressed at the loss of ‘my delightful companion, the Mother of My sweet babbies, my best and dearest beloved wife’. He gives an account of her last days and his care for her. He is glad that James (his brother-in-law) is coming.

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Collection: Watt, James and Family Papers
Item Number: MS 3219/4/1/1/9/21
Repository: Library of Birmingham
Summary: They are happy he arrived home safe. Margaret is uneasy at James’ silence. She has recovered well from the journey from England, and his granddaughter has got over smallpox and weaning.

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Collection: Watt, James and Family Papers
Item Number: MS 3219/4/1/1/8/8
Repository: Library of Birmingham
Summary: He is concerned to hear of her aunts’ poor health and sends reports on the family to Margaret. He reprimands her for the letter she wrote to her stepmother (apparently in response to a request for an account of Margaret’s expenses). He hopes she will write letters in future that will allow him to write more pleasant letters to her. A copy letter.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/59
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: His health is worsening in Manchester and he hopes a visit near home will improve his health. He expects to sail early next month and hopes the voyage will improve his health. He reports that his father is well and in good spirits. John’s cold is getting better.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/38
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: John thanks his mother for the clothes but now needs some shirts. William’s shoes fit well. John has replied to a letter from his brother James in French.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/56
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: Writing to his mother, who he hopes is recovered from her indisposition. A long passage refers to tensions with his father, who has 'written in a very disagreeable manner to me' regarding the neglect of a warehouse. John complains of his conduct being scrutinised and asserts his own good judgement. More discussion of the manufacturing business and some personal details such as health.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/33
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: He thanks her for sending the clothes to himself and William, and asks for a pair of breeches for him and shoes for William. He hopes his father is in good health.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/35
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: He is pleased his father is recovered, and thanks his mother for the sending of clothes. Some discussion of family members and acquaintances, and hopes to receive a 'French letter' from one. He is continuing his drawing but not dancing in the next quarter.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/92
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: John has returned from North America, but it is the shaking of the coach on the road to London that was the worst part journey. His father had been worried he would get fat in America, but he assures them he is as thin as he was when he left. He hopes Kate (Katharine) is recovered.

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Collection: Longsdon family
Item Number: D3580/C/92
Repository: Derbyshire Record Office
Summary: 'John Longsdon in London [England] to his mother, Elizabeth Longsdon, saying that he is glad to hear from his father that she is well. He reached London late on Tuesday evening and today begins to feel recovered from the shaking of the coach, which was 10 times more dreadful than the roughest part of his passage. He saw Mr Gardom for a few minutes last night, and today will wait upon Mr Whateley and dine with Mr G Morewood. He hopes to see them in a few days. He is as well and thin as when he left England. He refers to his sisters hoping that Kate is quite recovered and asking if she is at Miss Bradley's and if he should call there if he passes through Chesterfield. He has not...

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Collection: Collet (Joseph) papers
Item Number: Mss Eur D1153, vol 1, 55-59
Repository: British Library

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Collection: Collet (Joseph) papers
Item Number: Mss Eur D1153, vol 1, 45-47
Repository: British Library