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D2977 - Measham family of Repton - 1275-1702
2 - Measham Family Records - 1305-1914
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D2977/2/208
Title
George Measham at London to Miss Ward at Mr J Ward farmer, near the Cross, Repton, Burton on Trent. Addressing his dear friend in adulatory terms, thanking her for a letter received by personal carrier, wishing she was one of the party in their rambles. Sorry to find a misunderstanding between Mr Bull and Mr Middlemiss, has only seen Miss Middlemiss once when they met in Featherstone Street but his party are to dine with them today. Believes her brother told her that they went to St James Park last Thursday because the King was holding his first Drawing Room for a long time. The King slept the night before at Buckingham House, so party saw them all pass to the Palace. Measham thinks he caught a glimpse of the King covered by troops. From St James Park to Westminster Abbey and then to Exeter Change to see the wild beasts -no great variety, frequently seen more in the shows in the country. Also visited Mr Witbread's Brewery, Bank of England and Guildhall; one round trip of 20 miles to British Museum, Kensington Gardens, Palace and village, Paddington, Regents Park and back home by Pentonville, Somerset House to see paintings. Lady and gentleman balloon ascent on Tuesday from Eagle Tavern in City Road, came down too rapidly - man killed, lady died since. Messages to her family
Date
1824
Description
Letter, dated
Level
File
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Derbyshire Record Office
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Measham family of Repton
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