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RefNoCB/1/3/185
AltRefNoBLA.C.146.a
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Thomas Curtis, Belmont, Bath to Charles Blagden
Date[1781]
DescriptionThanks Bladgen for writing to Daines Barrington concerning Curtis's son who is applying for a fellowship at All Souls. Glad to hear Herschel has been awarded the [Copley] medal, hopes that Herschel will now be able to pursue his astronomical studies "The employment of maitre de music suits not his genius no more than making lace did that of Rousseau". Discusses Lord Mulgrave and his proposal as a member of the Bath Philosophical Society, states how dues are paid. Asks Blagden to consider sending books and papers to the Philosophical Society. Has heard news of Lord Cornwallis and his surrender and supposes the American War will soon end. Gives news of his seeing Blagden's sister, Dr Watson and Mr Herschel. Jokes with Blagden asking him to send him some gold as soon as he has made a sufficient quantity.
Extent1 sheet
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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