BIB_ID
287383
Accession number
MA 3154.16
Creator
Collins, William, 1788-1847.
Display Date
1827 Sept. 7.
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Purchased on the Fellows Fund, 1970.
Description
1 item (2 1/2 p.) ; 13-22.8 cm
Notes
Part of a collection of 80 letters from William Collins to his wife Harriet Geddes Collins and 35 letters primarily to William Collins from various friends and acquaintances. Items in this collection are described in individual records (MA 3154.1-115).
Upper half of second sheet cut away.
With seal and postmarks, and addressed to "Mrs William Collins / Pond St [Hampstead / Middlesex]."
Upper half of second sheet cut away.
With seal and postmarks, and addressed to "Mrs William Collins / Pond St [Hampstead / Middlesex]."
Summary
Delaying his plans for returning to London and sending news of the Geddes family, with whom he was staying. Asking his "dearest pet" to confirm that he is not needed in town before Tuesday.
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