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Reference numberCB/1/3/182
Alternative reference numberBLA.C.144
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Thomas Curtis, [Bath] to Charles Blagden, 5 Coney Court, Gray's Inn, London
Date[c1773]
DescriptionThanks Blagden for the account of the animal he saw and discusses its origin, supposedly caught on the Guinea Coast. Gives news of Blagden's sister and of her relationship with Mr Lewis. Saw the Indian Chief and his squaw who are at Bristol, Eskimo indians from Labrador. Gives news of his old neighbours. Transcribes an account of what seems to be a new volcano in Flintshire. Relates family news.
Extent1 sheet
FormatManuscript
Access statusOpen
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