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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEP/1/8/12
Former ReferenceD3311/19/50
TitleLetter from Charles R. Sumner to Eleanor Porden on delay in receipt of book "Coeur de Lion" to be presented to King George IV
Date24 Jun 1822
DescriptionReceipt 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.]
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderCharles R. Sumner
Sender LocationCarlton House
RecipientEleanor Anne Porden
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorEleanor Anne Porden, later Eleanor Franklin (1795-1825)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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