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P B Duncan (subsequently Keeper of the Ashmolean) to PE in Florence. Asks after some statuary ordered by William Sotheby, and also some ordered by himself. News from Oxford (no gas lighting yet). Publishing news (inc. John Murray) - Byron's Don Giovanni too caustic to print. Society gossip (inc. Lord Erskine, Lord Chancellor, eloped with his 2nd wife and former housekeeper and mistress to Gretna Green, disguised as an old woman).
H.H. Cary - an old acquaintance? - introduces his son, who is very fond of Greek.
J.J. Conybeare on reasons for not entering the election for Public Orator. Congratulate PE on Alban Hall, and hopes he will not now be above gossip. Has written to the Dean of Ch Ch explaining his feelings about the Public Oratorship.
R.J. Gilbert (BNC) out when PE called - invites him to dine with Mr Parker
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.
Revd Charles Strong (formerly of Wadham) proposes a text and translation of Hecuba, and asks PE in advance for help with any problems.
Sam MacKnight to John Elmsley congratulating him on his appointment as Chief Justice of Upper Canada. Sends good wishes to PE.
J.A.Cramer (OW, vice principal St Alban Hall) to PE in Croydon, complaining of the disorderly and bestial habits of an undergraduate.
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.