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L30/12/35/225
Title
Letter from Elizabeth Hume Campbell, to son Alexander Hume-Campbell, Lord Polwarth. Sent from Hemel Hempstead. Sorry to hear that the sea bathing had disagreed with Alexander.
Date free text
31 Aug 1777
Production date
From: 1777 To: 1777
Scope and Content
Writer's sister [assumed to be Anne Barker] is staying; the Sebrights are to dine to meet her. Francis Barker came yesterday from Tring. They went to walk over Ashridge House. Writer has had too many colds and not yet returned to taking the spa water, but will do so as soon as possible. Dog Fidelle is recovered.
Level of description
item

Persons/institution keyword
Hume-Campbell, Alexander (2nd Baron Polwarth),
Hume-Campbell, Alexander,
Marchmont,
Hume-Campbell, Elizabeth,
Barker, Anne,
Sebright,
Barker, Francis
Keywords
family correspondence, dogs, Ashridge Park

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Wrest Park [Lucas] Archive
fonds | L
- Correspondence
  sub-fonds | L30
  1651-1913
  - Wrest Park (Lucas) Correspondence: To Lord Polwarth (Alexander Hume-Campbell). Eldest son of last Ea...
    series | L30/12
    1772-1781
    
    Correspondence from Elizabeth and Hugh Hume-Campbell (Lord and Lady Marchmont), parents of Alexander...
    file | L30/12/35
    1768-1780
    Letter from Elizabeth Hume Campbell, to son Alexander Hume-Campbell, Lord Polwarth. Sent from Hemel ...
    item | L30/12/35/225
    31 Aug 1777