BIB_ID
409152
Accession number
MA 9245
Creator
Canning, George, 1770-1827.
Display Date
1827 May 12.
Description
1 item (1 page) ; 19 x 17 cm
Notes
Written in the third person.
Canning gives the place of writing as "Downing St." He served as Prime Minister from April 10 to August 8, 1827.
Canning's correspondent appears to be Thomas John Hussey, a clergyman and astronomer.
Removed from an extra-illustrated copy of Alexis Brialmont, History of the life of Arthur, duke of Wellington (London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, 1858-1860); PML 7901-7916; volume III, page 334.
Canning gives the place of writing as "Downing St." He served as Prime Minister from April 10 to August 8, 1827.
Canning's correspondent appears to be Thomas John Hussey, a clergyman and astronomer.
Removed from an extra-illustrated copy of Alexis Brialmont, History of the life of Arthur, duke of Wellington (London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, 1858-1860); PML 7901-7916; volume III, page 334.
Summary
Presenting his compliments to Reverend T.J. Hussey and informing him that "the necessary directions will be given for the admission of the Instruments, in question, duty free -- but they must be examined at the Custom House -- but, if Mr Hussey pleases, in his own presence."
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