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- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-3-13
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- 1820-08-13
P B Duncan to PE in Paris, asking for help in commissioning an artist to paint some classical subjects (inc. the Parthenon). News from Oxford - death of Sir Christopher Pegge (regius professor of physic), disposal of some livings, suicide of Marquess of Londonderry (Lord Castlereagh - overwork and criticism from opponents brought on a nervous fever - his family removed his pistols and razors, but he managed to pierce his carotid artery with a small penknife), and the King has gone to Scotland (Walter Scott welcomed him to Edinburgh with a ballad).
- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-3-14
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- c. 1820
E Copleston (provost of Oriel, later Bishop of Llandaff?) unable to help PE, who appears to be looking for someone to perform a service.
- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-3-7
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- 1820-12-20
E. Berens - PE has sent him a caricature of an Oxford Almanack.
- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-3-8
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- 1820-10-01
Elisa Berens gives more news of her family and friends.
- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-3-15
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- 1821-06-11
T F Dibdin to PE as a Delegate concerning the cancellation and correction of an error in 'Bibliographica, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany' (1821).
- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-3-1
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- Early 19th century
R.J. Gilbert (BNC) out when PE called - invites him to dine with Mr Parker
- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-3-3
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- 1834-03-10
Charles Parker (of Liverpool, son of J. Parker?) to Mrs Elmsley - had met in 1823. Hopes to keep up acquaintance with surviving members of family. One is Capt Macaulay, and Parker enquires on his behalf about packets sailing to New York.
- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-3-4
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- Early 19th century
Hely (in Rome) is ill - wants the recipe for a medicine - gives a forwarding address to PE.
- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-3-5
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- Early 19th century
Elisa Berens gives news of her family.
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