Madame Marlow to Peter Elmsley
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- 1824-10-13
From Madame Marlow (?) at St John's College, enclosing a book and glad to hear that he is better.
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Madame Marlow to Peter Elmsley
From Madame Marlow (?) at St John's College, enclosing a book and glad to hear that he is better.
John Franklin (explorer - the 'man who ate his boots') thanks PE for his interest in the 1819-22 Coppermine River expedition - PE suggested pine bark as a possible constituent of bread, but JF says it is no good when frozen.
Henry Davison re delivering a note - the Hall plate has been sent to Oxford - wishes PE well in his convalescence
J. Kidd thanks PE for his 'liberality of that morning.'
Robert Bourne acknowledge receipt of note and liberal fee. Will visit again, but hopes that PE will soon be cured
J. Kidd regrets that he cannot be at home, and says he will call on the following day.
E Copleston (provost of Oriel, later Bishop of Llandaff?) unable to help PE, who appears to be looking for someone to perform a service.
J.Bull - the Dean wishes to speak to PE on the subject of the Camden Professorship (of Ancient History) - JB has not said that he had already discussed it with PE, or that the position was acceptable to PE.
A charade, plus a an amusing epitaph on a tombstone in New England.
Note on No.6 of the 39 Articles.