Reference
Z1004/21
Title
Edwin Ransom, postmarked Bellegrade, Switzerland, to Joshua Ransom, Kempston.
Date free text
12/14 Sep 1862
Production date
From: 1862 To: 1862
Scope and Content
[Written at Macugnaga and Saas Fee]. Refers to his travels on the continent. Includes a detailed account of his travels through Italy to Switzerland, commenting he was charged 9F for dinner; “the only piece of Italian extortion we have encountered.” Also describes the Italian Lakes of Maggiore and Como and mentions their travels cost between £30 to £1 per day.
[Note on envelope, concerning the Drewitt/Hopkins marriage].
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