| Title |
Letters |
| Reference |
Box 1a |
| Covering Dates |
1793–1865 |
| Extent and Medium |
63 items; paper |
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| Content and context |
Letters to and from Lee |
| St John's Library/Lee/Box 1a contains: |
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Doc 1
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A. L. s., from John Fiott (father of John Lee) to Sir William Lee from London. Concerning a loan to French nobility for purchase of equipment to assist in counter revolutionary activity.
3p; paper. |
27 March 1793 |
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Doc 2
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A. L. s., from John Fiott (father of John Lee) to John Lee, from Totteridge. Hopes that son will join family counting house business.
2p; paper. |
21 August 1796 |
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Doc 3
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A. L. s., from J. W. Hawksley (B.A. 1789) to John Lee from Shambrook. Discusses possibility of study at St John's.
3p; paper. |
7 May 1801 |
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Doc 4
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A. L. s., from J. W. Hawksley to John Lee from Mount Souldrop. Gives congratulations on examination results.
2p; paper. |
18 June 1803 |
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Doc 5
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A. L. s., from T.F. Twigge (B.A. 1777) to John Lee from Tickhill. Concerns military training and social events.
4p; paper. |
10 August 1803 |
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Doc 6
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A. L. s., from T.F. Twigge to John Lee from Tickhill. Advises of a Mr Brookes arrival at St John's.
3p; paper. |
7 September 1803 |
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Doc 7
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A. L. s., from Henry Walter (B.A. 1806) to John Lee from St John's. Discusses fellow students examination results.
4p; paper. |
24 December 1803 |
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Doc 8
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A. L. s., from Henry Walter to John Lee from St John's. Discusses new term at St John's.
4p; paper. |
18 January 1804 |
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Doc 9
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A. L. s., from William Longley (B.A. 1805) to John Lee from St John's. Gives news of examination results.
4p; paper. |
20 December 1805 |
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Doc 10
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A. L. s., from T.F. Twigge to John Lee from Derby. Gives congratulations on examination results and discusses social events.
4p; paper. |
5 January 1805 |
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Doc 11
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A. L. s., from T.F. Twigge to John Lee from Tickhill. Congratulates Lee for retaining rank on the boards. Gives introduction to a Mr Brown.
3p; paper. |
17 June 1805 |
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Doc 12
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A. L. s., from Thomas Barber (B.A. 1802) to John Lee, from Leeds. Gives news of recent summer vacation.
4p; paper. |
6 August 1805 |
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Doc 13
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A. L. s., from T.F. Twigge to John Lee from Tickhill. Gives news of social events.
4p; paper. |
27 September 1805 |
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Doc 14
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A. L. s., from Robert Marsham (adm. 1801) to John Lee from Stratton. Gives news of social events.
4p; paper. |
17 October 1805 |
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Doc 15
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A. L. s., from T.F. Twigge to John Lee from Tickhill. Instructs Lee to forgo amusements and study diligently.
4p; paper. |
21 October 1805 |
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Doc 16
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A. L. s., from T.F. Twigge to John Lee from Derby. Gives author's current circumstances and exhorts Lee to study diligently.
3p; paper. |
22 November 1805 |
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Doc 17
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A. L. s., from Philedelphia Fiott (sister of John Lee) to John Lee from Totteridge Park. Gives family situation and news of friends.
4p; paper. |
25 November 1805 |
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Doc 18
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A. L. s., from T.F. Twigge to John Lee, from Derby. Approves of Lee's intention of sitting for a fellowship.
3p; paper. |
27 February 1806 |
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Doc 19
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A. L. s., from Thomas Barber (B.A. 1802) to John Lee from Leeds. Gives congratulations on Tripos results and suggests a fellowship will be forthcoming. Gives news of other students.
4p; paper. |
18 March 1806 |
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Doc 20
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A. L. s., from William Whittington to John Lee, on board the 'Asia'. Gives an account of escape from a shipwreck. Gives an account of escape from a shipwreck.
3p; paper. |
25 May 1806 |
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Doc 21
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A. L. s., from William Longley (B.A. 1805) to John Lee. Asks for news of recipient's tour of Wales and gives news of European events.
4p; paper. |
23 August 1806 |
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Doc 22
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A. L. s., from W. Lee Antonie to John Lee from Colworth. Discusses financial situation and brothers education.
5p; paper. |
28 December 1806 |
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Doc 23
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A. L. s., from J. W. Hawksley to John Lee from Mount Souldrop. Gives congratulations on bachelorship. Contains a witty cartoon as a way of a send off for Lee's impending sea voyage.
3p; paper. |
22 July 1807 |
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Doc 24
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A. L. s., from E. T. Svedenstierna to John Lee from Stockholm. Discusses Swedish King and likely Scandinavian territorial changes. Advises Lee of availability of minerals.
3p; paper. |
25 April 1808 |
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Doc 25
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A. L. s., from Sir Lovett Hanson to John Lee, from Stockholm. Thanks Lee for delivering parcel on return to England, gives congratulations on fellowship, joins in praise of Swedish King.
3p; paper. |
2 May 1808 |
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Doc 26
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A. L. s., from William Longley to John Lee, from Hare Court Temple, London. Gives news of hot weather in England, situation of acquaintances and family, opportunities for ecclesiastical positions and the current situation with regard to the war with France.
4p; paper. |
15 August 1808 |
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Doc 27
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A. L. s., from Henry Walter to John Lee from Bridlington. Gives an account of a tour of the Lake District.
4p; paper. |
6 August 1808 |
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Doc 28
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A. L. s., from Mrs Arrowsmith to John Lee from Totteridge Park. Gives news of war in Spain and accompanying events in England. Gives family news.
4p; paper. |
31 August 1808 |
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Doc 29
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A. L. s., from Henry Walter to John Lee, from St John's College. Gives news of current political situation and course of war in Spain. Also gives news of friends.
4p; paper. |
24 October 1808 |
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Doc 30
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A. L. s., from Mrs Arrowsmith to John Lee from Totteridge. Discusses arrangements for Lee's sister's wedding, gives news of appointments at Cambridge and discusses invasion of Spain.
4p; paper. |
14 November 1808 |
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Doc 31
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A. L. s., from Edward Fiott (Uncle to John Lee) to John Lee, from Southampton. Gives thanks for recent letters, news of Lee's brother William, an officer in the army, and invites Lee to visit.
2p; paper. |
26 September 1809 |
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Doc 32
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A. L. s., from Hugh, Earl Percy, later 3rd Duke of Northumberland (Adm. 1802) to John Lee, from Alnwick Castle. Gives busy schedule of visits, rides with Corps and visitors as reasons for not replying to letters. Jokingly challenges Lee to a duel. Gives thanks for having the opportunity to peruse letters and charts concerning Lee's travels.
3p; paper. |
1 October 1809 |
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Doc 33
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A. L. s., from Robert Lee to John Lee, from Colworth. Wishes Lee success for the future, despite the difficult circumstances. Recommends a publication regarding the possession of Mediterranean islands as a counter balance to Napoleon's continental Empire. Suggests that Colworth, though beautiful, is not worthy of the title: 'Montpellier of England'. Advises Lee of the correspondent's overcoming of his troubles through the help of friends.
6p; paper. |
10 October 1809 |
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Doc 34
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A. L. s., from Michael Dodd to John Lee from H.M.S. Monmouth, Sheerness. Gives thanks that Lee has arrived safely and not been detained on the continent, shares opinion that Flushing is a place of 'wretched desolation', gives account of troop movements aboard the Monmouth, including mention of fever, and hopes to see Lee again soon.
3p; paper. |
11 October 1809 |
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Doc 35
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A. L. s., from William Longley to John Lee from Batsford. Thanks Lee for recent letter describing his whereabouts in the military, describes political situation and the health of Royalty, respects Lee's secrecy and hopes to see him in the near future.
3p; paper. |
17 October 1809 |
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Doc 36
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A. L. s., from W. Lee Antonie to John Lee from Colworth. Gives thanks for recent letters and gives assurance of help in future career.
2p; paper. |
27 October 1809 |
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Doc 37
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A. L. s., from Hugh, Earl Percy, later 3rd Duke of Northumberland to John Lee, from Teignmouth. Advises of recovery of father from illness, sends invitation to visit, though can offer no comfortable accommodation, and sends respects to Sir Thomas and Lady Ackland.
2p; paper. |
10 January 1809 |
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Doc 38
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A. L. s., from J. Barker to John Lee from Aleppo. Gives news of other travellers in the vicinity, Mr Boughton and Mr Ibr-him amongst others. Gives thanks for information given by Lee to help future travellers and informs Lee that he has letters for him.
4p; paper. |
10 June 1812 |
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Doc 39
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A. L. s., from J. Barker to John Lee from Aleppo. Gives thanks for letters from Urfa, Bir and Diarbekere and for the account of the Bishop of Calvery of Diabekere. Gives consolation for accident which befell Lee's arabian colt. Gives news of Mr Ibr-him's visit to ruins at Palmyra and also news of other acquaintances.
4p; paper. |
18 July 1812 |
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Doc 40
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A. L. s., from J. Barker to John Lee from Aleppo. Gives thanks for recent letter. Gives outline of Lee's outstanding account.
3p; paper. |
30 July 1812 |
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Doc 41
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A. L. s., from J. Barker to John Lee from Aleppo. Describes preparations for journey to Palmyra with Lady Stanhope. Gives recent news of Mr Ibrahim, Mr Pearce and Mr Boughton.
4p; paper. |
14 October 1812 |
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Doc 42
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A. L. s., from J. Barker to John Lee from Aleppo. Gives brief account of trip to St Simon's mountain, including description of an interesting plant and a Kurdish method of catching birds. Tells of visiting the recently destroyed fortress of Omar Aga and the house of the Kurdish heroine Haiva Hatun and gives a short anecdote concerning her ways of dealing with servant admirers. Asks for Lee to procure and despatch a water fountain to him.
4p; paper. |
16 September 1814 |
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Doc 43
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A. L. s., from J. Barker to John Lee from Aleppo. Apologises at length for not replying to correspondence. Has enclosed a copy of Emirs answer to Lee's earlier letter. Reminds Lee to send framed picture to Selim. Encloses interesting examples of Turkish official rhetoric.
3p; paper. |
29 October 1814 |
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Doc 44
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A. L. s., from James Wood (Master of St John's College, 1815-1839) to John Lee from St John's College. Advises of agreement to give a reference if called upon.
1p; paper. |
16 December 1827 |
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Doc 45
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A. L. s., from William Osbourn to John Lee, from Aylesbury. Arranges a meeting. Also includes an IOU for £3.
1p; paper. |
9 April 1832 |
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Doc 46
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A. L. s., from J. P. Hagenau to John Lee from Scharnebeck. Sends thanks for receiving two volumes of journals. Is disappointed that Lee will not be visiting and suggests that Lee is working too hard. Describes difficulty with getting letters to Canada and asks Lee to forward a letter to a Mr Archer. Also attached is a letter to a Mr Smith regarding assistance given in the placing of Mr Smith's son with a business. Gives names and addresses of useful contacts but also points out that business is bad.
4p; paper. |
15 December 1832 |
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Doc 47
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A. L. s., from Thomas Smart Hughes (B.A. 1808) to John Lee from Cambridge. Discusses recent pamphlets sent by Lee regarding liberal values. Discusses recent books printed about Cambridge University and current work.
3p; paper. |
26 February 1834 |
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Doc 48
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A. L. s., from J. W. Hawksley (B.A. 1789) to John Lee from Hartwell. Gives an inscription which the correspondent would like Lee to have engraved on his grave.
2p; paper. |
12 September 1835 |
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Doc 49
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A. L. s., from J. W. Hawksley to John Lee from Redruth. Tells of events in Falmouth and the expected arrival of a Mr Blake. Thanks Lee for help with a business arrangement and asks for a small loan to help pay for an insurance policy. Notes the success of Lee's Temperance Society and gives news of his sons involvement in a similar Club. Gives news of grandson's education and hopes to see Fiott in near future. Notes Lee's recent public remarks on the present Government and feels sure that they will triumph.
4p; paper. |
2 September 1844 |
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Doc 50
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A. L. s., from J. W. Hawksley to John Lee from Mount Souldrop. Tells of appointing new curate and trusts that Lee approves of new accountant. Gives reasons why payments to Lee have lapsed and hopes that new arrangements will be agreeable. Glad to see that Lee's philanthropic activities continue and is apologetic that current circumstances mean he can do little to help.
5p; paper. |
2 December 1844 |
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Doc 51
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A. L. s., from J. W. Hawksley to John Lee from Mount Souldrop. Thanks Lee for letter agreeing to payment arrangements.
2p; paper. |
11 December 1844 |
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Doc 52
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Autograph design for medal from J. G. Ackerman to John Lee, with envelope, from Somerset House. 'Design for Medal in honour of Euergetes Lee'.
1p; paper. |
11 December 1848 |
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Doc 53
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Copy of letter from John Lee to Rev. E. Brummell (B. A. 1837) from London. Advises he has paid overdue account. Recommends a Mr Monk as suitable candidate for a place at St Johns College.
Creator: Lee, John (1783-1866).
3p; paper. |
3 May 1850 |
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Doc 54
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A. L. s., from J. W. Hawksley to John Lee from Redruth. Describes beauty of surroundings and suggests that writing is as important as mathematics. Hopes that the ideas of the Permanent Peace Society and Peace of Nations Society eventually triumph, and that the two Societies will be able to reach agreement over the issue of self-defence. Intimates that they shouldn't split hairs in the face of a bigger battle and an alliance must be formed. Makes case that once the idea of offensive war is abandoned then logically there will be an end to defensive war. Lays out argument justifying self-preservation and the acceptability of taking of life in extreme cases in a long, rambling account, using scriptures to illustrate point. Praises the Quakers and wishes two societies will come together to abolish war system. Apologises for long, badly written diatribe and blames interruptions from noisy children. Refers to article written in Herald of Peace to further illustrate point. Finally, advocates a police force to maintain law and order.
10p; paper. |
25 March 1851 |
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Doc 55
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A. L. s., from Jonathon Bates (B.A. 1854) to John Lee from Colchester. Sends condolences for the loss of Lee's wife, describes Colchester and surroundings and tells of current job as schoolteacher. Includes picture of Colchester Grammar School.
9p; paper. |
29 April 1854 |
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Doc 56
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A. L. s., from Algernon Percy, Lord Prudhoe. 4th Duke of Northumberland (matric. 1835), to John Lee from Alnwick Castle. Hopes that testing barometers will help fisherman and farmers, thinks that Admiral Smyth will be suitable as the next President of the Royal Society, tells of fatiguing local festivities and of work cataloguing Roman finds in Britain.
4p; paper. |
28 October 1860 |
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Doc 57
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A. L. s., from R. W. H. Hardy to John Lee from Bath. Sends news of the Longley family and would like to hear news of the Royal Astronomical Society.
2p; paper. |
1 December 1860 |
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Doc 58
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A. L. s., from Catherine Longley to R. W. H. Hardy. Thanks Mr Hardy for news of Mr Lee. Tells of scholarly qualifications of brother William Longley.
3p; paper. |
1 December 1860 |
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Doc 59
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A. L. s., from William Selwyn (B.A. 1828) to John Lee from Cambridge. Sends prints from his 'heliantograph' and suggests he needs more time to improve quality. Is disappointed in being unable to visit Lee's observatory and tells of his viewing of photographic plates of the recent eclipse.
4p; paper. |
6 December 1860 |
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Doc 60
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A. L. s., from William Selwyn to John Lee from Cambridge. Gives thanks for invitation to Observatory at Hartwell, congratulations on election to the chair of the Royal Astronomical Society and tells of a copy of a letter of Galileo with drawings of sunspots he has acquired.
3p; paper. |
19 March 1861 |
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Doc 61
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A. L. s., from Algernon Percy, Lord Prudhoe. 4th Duke of Northumberland, to John Lee from Alnwick Castle. Gives thanks for copy of newspaper with account of balloon flight. Wishes to know more of earthly conditions, especially the East wind. Gives anecdote concerning British fleet in Flushing.
4p; paper. |
26 March 1862 |
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Doc 62
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A. L. s., from J. E. B. Mayor (B.A. 1848), to John Lee from Cambridge. Asks for support for a testimonial in memory of Dr Kennedy.
1p; paper. |
27 November 1865 |
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Doc 63
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'Odd Position'. An account of Dr Kaye, Master of Christ College, working behind the counter of Mortlock's Bank during the run on the bank, Christmas, 1824. Quoted from E. Neale, Whychcotte of St John's Vol. II (1833). In John Lee's hand.
Creator: Lee, John (1783-1866).
1p; paper. |
1833 |
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