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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FEP/1/8/12 |
| Former Reference | D3311/19/50 |
| Title | Letter from Charles R. Sumner to Eleanor Porden on delay in receipt of book "Coeur de Lion" to be presented to King George IV |
| Date | 24 Jun 1822 |
| Description | Receipt of letter of 12th accompanying two copies of her new poem "Coeur de Lion" has only reached him that day; whether delay through her publishers or some mistake in delivery at Carlton House, he apologises for seeming neglect; he will lay copy intended for his Majesty [George IV] before him with as little delay as possible; thanks for her attention in favouring him with a copy and he will place it in his library. [Charles Richard Sumner was the Royal Librarian of King George IV.] |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
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| Sender | Charles R. Sumner |
| Sender Location | Carlton House |
| Recipient | Eleanor Anne Porden |
| Recipient Location | No address |
| Archive Creator | Eleanor Anne Porden, later Eleanor Franklin (1795-1825) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |