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Letter Number 11 (two sheets) from William Edward Rouse - Boughton (later Sir; tenth and second Baronet) from Downton to Sir Charles, his father. returned from Wistanstow [Shropshire] received letter number two

Written 18 June 1809. received 22 June (sic should be 21st).

From: 1809 To: 1809

glad Sir Charles in better health even if pulse and tongue not yet right; glad feels guinea paid to Dr. Vaughan justified. Recommends Cheltenham for bilious attacks suggests give up ‘odious office’, which caused him to give up Country pursuits study your own happiness. William’s projected tour to Buxton, Matlock, Leeds, Sheffield, York and so on to Cockermouth. List places where he will ask at post offices for letters. drawings of designs of chairs Stevens made an exact measurement of the staircase, hall etc. afraid Sir Charles forgot the Lucern.

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Rouse-Boughton, Charles William,
Rouse-Boughton, William Edward,
Vaughan,
Stevens

family correspondence, Shropshire Downton Hall, drawings