BIB_ID
331394
Accession number
MA 494.44
Creator
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
Display Date
1791 Jan. 29.
Credit line
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan, before 1904.
Description
1 item (4 p., with address) ; 20.4 cm
Notes
Address panel and part of the letter are in the hand of Thomas Kirgate, Walpole's secretary and printer.
Address panel with seal and addressed "À Mademoiselle Mademoiselle Berry."
Location of writing identified by Lewis and Wallace.
Numbered "No. 27" and "No. 17" [of the series of letters addressed to the Berrys abroad].
Part of a collection of letters from Horace Walpole to Mary and Agnes Berry. Items in the collection have been described individually; see related collection-level record for more information. See also MA 495 (Letters from Walpole to the Misses Berry, 1791-1793); MA 496 (Letters from Walpole to the Misses Berry, 1794-1796, and letters from the Misses Berry to Walpole); and MA 497 (letters to various persons and miscellaneous writings).
Address panel with seal and addressed "À Mademoiselle Mademoiselle Berry."
Location of writing identified by Lewis and Wallace.
Numbered "No. 27" and "No. 17" [of the series of letters addressed to the Berrys abroad].
Part of a collection of letters from Horace Walpole to Mary and Agnes Berry. Items in the collection have been described individually; see related collection-level record for more information. See also MA 495 (Letters from Walpole to the Misses Berry, 1791-1793); MA 496 (Letters from Walpole to the Misses Berry, 1794-1796, and letters from the Misses Berry to Walpole); and MA 497 (letters to various persons and miscellaneous writings).
Provenance
Given by Mary Berry to Sir Frankland Lewis; by descent to his daughter-in-law Lady Theresa Lewis; by descent to her son Sir Thomas Villiers Lister; by descent to his wife Lady Lister; Acquired by Pierpont Morgan before 1904.
Summary
Discussing his recent illness and recovery; complaining that his friends in England have not inquired after his health; lamenting the death of George Selwyn and discussing his legacy and the legacy of Mrs. French; telling a humorous story about Caroline Vernon's loss of £200 at faro; mentioning the Elizabeth Gunning scandal. Continuing the letter on Sunday evening: mentioning that he has had several afternoon visits and referencing unrest in Constantinople. Continuing the letter (in the hand of Thomas Kirgate) on Monday evening: reporting that the gout has returned to his right arm and wrist; mentioning some local gossip; thanking her for a letter and promising to answer it fully by the next post.
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