Loose papers removed from MS. Eng. e. 3859, Date not recorded at time of cataloguing
File
MS. Eng. c. 7903, fols. 50-62
Held at the Weston Library
Comprising
- a note 'Written at dear Mamma's dictation' and describing a near-death event in 1796 when Elizabeth was two months pregnant with her son Philip;
- Elizabeth's letter describing the circumstances of John's death;
- 'Extracts from the diary of our dearest Mother [Elizabeth Carey]' on the 10th anniverasy on John's death;
- a copy of a letter to Sir George Murray (1772-1846) recommending Captain H. Johnson on behalf of Philip Melvill, Elizabeth's husband;
- and a reproduction of a portriat of Elizabeth Carey.
Dates
- Creation: Date not recorded at time of cataloguing
Extent
13 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. c. 7903, fols. 50-62
Creator
- From the Collection: Carey | Elizabeth | 1770-1845 | wife of Philip Melvill, Lt Governor of Pendennis Castle (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk