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D258 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1200-1905
50 - SIR WILLIAM GELL (1777-1836)
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D258/50/26
Title
Personal letter from Sir William Gell to Philip Gell
Date
29 Jul 1809
Description
`Young Man': Revd Henry Raikes of Grosvenor St wants to buy the living but needs details. Has sent song about Thimbles which he went to the play on purpose to copy. `I am going with Cowan to dine with the Princess again today. Basking in the sunshine of royalty as Moses says'. With cover.
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1 item (3 pieces)
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Format
Document
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Term
Letters (documents)
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Gell; Sir; William (1777-1836); Diplomat and antiquarian of Hopton.
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