- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-2-24
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- c. 1820
Geo Taunton of CCCre copies of the Homilies lent to PE
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Geo Taunton of CCCre copies of the Homilies lent to PE
W. Kinsey - recommending the Trinity butler to a post at St Alban's
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).
E Copleston (provost of Oriel, later Bishop of Llandaff?) unable to help PE, who appears to be looking for someone to perform a service.
E. Berens - PE has sent him a caricature of an Oxford Almanack.
Elisa Berens gives more news of her family and friends.
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).
R.J. Gilbert (BNC) out when PE called - invites him to dine with Mr Parker
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.
Hely (in Rome) is ill - wants the recipe for a medicine - gives a forwarding address to PE.