Miscellaneous letters to and from Lord le Despencer and his wife, 1765-81
Correspondents include Isaac Jaminean from Naples concerning purchase of works of art (three), 1767, 1768; Sir Edward (later Lord) Hawke concerning the employment of Captain Bowyer, and a letter from Bowyer, 1767; Francis Duffield from Moutreal giving details of Montreal and regimental life in Canada, 1771; Henry, 2nd Earl Bathurst, 1773; Thomas Harris from Fort William, India, concerning life in India, 1776; John, 4th Earl Sandwich, 1776; Francis Dashwood from New York, 1778; Hannah Pasley, from Fort St.George, India, giving details of the revolt of Hyder Aly, 1780; the office for Sick and Wounded Seaman, regarding using some of Lord le Despencer's property for a prison, 1781.
Dates
- Creation: 1765-81
Extent
32 items
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. D.D. Dashwood (Bucks.) B.11/13
Repository Details
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