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RefNoCB/1/3/116
AltRefNoBLA.C.81
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Thomas Curtis, Alderley to Charles Blagden, Gloucester
Date7 May 1770
DescriptionWarns Blagden against the demons of ennui and discontent. Discusses his brother and his attendance at the masquerade with the ladies from Monks Mill. Hopes to see Blagden soon either in Gloucester or at Alderley. Discusses smoking of tobacco. Observes that the weather has been cold and must be giving Blagden lots of business, notes that there are a lot of sore throats and that this is generally fatal in children.
Extent1 sheet
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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