BIB_ID
379271
Accession number
MA 2909.17
Creator
Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, 1767-1820.
Display Date
1803 Oct. 15.
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Purchased as the gift of Douglas C. Ewing, 1972.
Description
1 item (3 p.) ; 34.4 cm
Notes
Endorsed.
Part of a collection of letters from Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, to Colonel Frederick Augustus Wetherall. Items in the collection are described in separate records; see MA 2909 for details.
Watermark: Britannia seated with scepter and shield in an oval surmounted by a crown, initials "P.B." beneath.
Watermark: scroll device and "1799."
Part of a collection of letters from Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, to Colonel Frederick Augustus Wetherall. Items in the collection are described in separate records; see MA 2909 for details.
Watermark: Britannia seated with scepter and shield in an oval surmounted by a crown, initials "P.B." beneath.
Watermark: scroll device and "1799."
Summary
Recommending Dalton to his notice; adding that he has instructed Dalton to collect plants in Canada and from southern climates and send them back to England when possible; asking for his help in installing Dalton on a certain plot of land for this purpose; noting that Dalton will need to cut peat to warm the hot house; requesting that he assist Dalton with money if necessary.
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