BIB_ID
281977
Accession number
MA 7293
Creator
Austen, Fanny, 1790-1814.
Display Date
1810 Jun. 1-12.
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Description
1 item (6 p.) ; 25.4 cm
Notes
With remains of seal; addressed in address panel: Mrs. J.C. Esten / at the Chief Justice's St. Georges / Bermuda.
Summary
Concerning their arrival at Halifax on May 28 in the company of Lady Warren; seasickness and other health concerns; accommodations and social engagements with their hosts Admiral and Lady Warren; shopping in Halifax; the imminent departure of her husband Charles on a naval cruise; confirmation at the local church ("You will be a little surprised to hear that I was confirmed on Friday last, but your astonishment will be very great on hearing that Lady W. was also."); and news of family and mutual acquaintances.
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