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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FWP/1/5/3
Former ReferenceD3311/19/38
TitleLetter from William Porden to John Taylor, thanking him for criticisms of "the Veils" and inviting him to Mortlake the next day
Date2 Sep 1815
DescriptionReceipt of letter after return from journey in Essex; thanks for attention shown to "The Veils"; approves of his criticisms, valuabale given with the politeness of friendship; they now have a temporary residence on Barnes Terrace near Mortlake; invitation for him to visit tomorrow to view pleasure parties passing up and down the river; their accommodation is moderate, but the dinner will beenough to satisfy a hungry man; hopes to hear from him before five.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderWilliam Porden
Sender LocationBerners Street
RecipientJohn Taylor
Recipient LocationSun Office, Strand
Archive CreatorWilliam Porden (1754-1822)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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