• Reference
    WY990/4
  • Title
    Letter to William Stuart from his brother, John, 1st Marquis of Bute. - Refers to letters of introduction he has sent for contacts in Geneva; Professor Mallet - 'the ablest man in Geneva but the same dirty mean interested mind that you will find the characteristic of the whole people.' Also Monsieur Pietet 'he is a vain silly dull important coxcomb, but withall good natured...' Begs William to be civil to them. - Wants to know what William thinks of the Genevois.
  • Date free text
    12 Nov 1776
  • Production date
    From: 1776 To: 1776
  • Level of description
    item