- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-1-27
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- 1824-10-04
Clarke & Barlow re a missing parcel
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Clarke & Barlow re a missing parcel
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Convoluted explanation of why he has not written.
Philip Bliss (bibliophile, librarian at Bodley and Registrar)employs a housekeeper (?) for PE in Oxford. News of friends, and asks for a job for his brother-in-law.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Had last night prepared all his riding kit for a visit to PE at Waddon, but is now windbound. PE in boisterous spirits when last seen.
Philip Bliss finds a housekeeper for PE (see Row 76) and also a housemaid, and asks PE to name the highest sum he is prepared to pay. Postscripted note - 'You MUST be prudent.'
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
News of death of Wynn's daughter.
(Dr) J. Kidd re medicine for palpitations.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Kidd has sent an agreeable letter concerning PE, which he has shown to Hallam - all PE's friends are indebted to Kidd for his attentions. Lord and Lady Grenville were most kind during Bedford's three days at Dropmore.
J.Bull congratulates PE on his learning
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Has just left Dropmore - no letter awaited him from PE, so hopes that no news is good news. Kidd gave him a good account of PE. Enquires after leg and and the red spot thereon, and wishes that both are diminishing.