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RefNoCB/1/2/67
AltRefNoBLA.B.219
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Mary Blagden (afterwards Mary Lewis), Dursley to Charles Blagden, at Mr Andrew Forrest's, Merchant in Edinburgh
Date30 July 1768
DescriptionSpent 7 weeks at Wooton and Alderley, praises Mrs Curtis. Discusses her wish for her brothers to marry. Discusses the three fair virgins at Monks Mill, Miss Molly, Miss Sally and Miss Elizabeth. Asks after his health. Hopes to see him in England in the Autumn. Gives news of their brother Tom, their mother and their cousin Ann Phelps. Her own health has not been good.
Extent1 sheet
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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