- GB 2014 WS-05-ELM-02-2-27
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- 1824-12-17
Henry Davison re delivering a note - the Hall plate has been sent to Oxford - wishes PE well in his convalescence
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Henry Davison re delivering a note - the Hall plate has been sent to Oxford - wishes PE well in his convalescence
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.
Madame Marlow to Peter Elmsley
From Madame Marlow (?) at St John's College, enclosing a book and glad to hear that he is better.
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.