BIB_ID
101590
Accession number
MA 987.5
Creator
Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859.
Display Date
1812 Jan. 13.
Credit line
English poet, journalist, and literary critic.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 23.1 cm
Notes
From Byron Collection. Probably added to this collection ca. 1923.
Marianne Hunt was at this time pregnant with their second child John, who was born in August 1812.
Part of a collection of letters and manuscripts of Leigh Hunt. See collection record for MA 987 for more information.
With seal and addressed to Dr. Knighton at Hanover Square.
Written from 37 Portland Street.
Marianne Hunt was at this time pregnant with their second child John, who was born in August 1812.
Part of a collection of letters and manuscripts of Leigh Hunt. See collection record for MA 987 for more information.
With seal and addressed to Dr. Knighton at Hanover Square.
Written from 37 Portland Street.
Summary
Discussing Mrs. Hunt's health, asking whether she should take exercise or keep to her bed, and mentioning her pregnancy with their eldest child Thornton. Referring to Knighton's recent appointment as physician to the Prince of Wales and noting that although Hunt and Knighton differ "on many points in politics," Hunt hopes that Knighton will consider him his friend.
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