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OR2330/30
Title
Letter from Bing Asplin, 15 Dorset Gardens, Brighton to Orlando Orlebar just returned from 4 months cruise in West Indies - passed sport where Orlebar's nephew, Alexander died - drowned as boat was capsized in a hail storm, near Bermuda, spot pointed out, also saw grave
Date free text
11 Feb 1834 and 14 Feb 1834; 6 May [1859]
Production date
From: 1834 To: 1859
Admin/biog history
Note Alexander Charles Orlebar (1813-1834) was the son of Richard Orlebar (1715-1833). The letter was probably written to Orlando Orlebar (1786-1870) who married Helen, the daughter of Admiral Aplin (sic)
Scope and Content
writer leaves on Tuesday for Jersey 'this day the Election is proceeding here: Bands of Music and lots of cheering - no doubt the Tory will succeed' writer's love to his nephew and nieces on next 2 sides. Transcript of letters of condolence on death of Alexander Orlebar
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