Item 1 - Copy of letter to 'My Dear James' (Carrighan's brother?) from Geneva

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Carrighan/Box 2/1-2/1/1

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GB 275 Carrighan/Box 2/1-2/1/1

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Copy of letter to 'My Dear James' (Carrighan's brother?) from Geneva

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  • 1 September 1816 (Creation)

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5p Manuscript paper

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(1781-1845)

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Admitted pensioner at St John's College, 1798; B.A. 1803; M.A. 1806; Fellow, 1804-33; Senior Dean, 1814-16; Sacrist, 1822-3; Steward, 1823-4 and 1826-33; Rector of Barrow, Suffolk, 1832-45.

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Gives news of his travels; of purchasing a carriage with another traveller, the vineyards in Burgundy and their poor state. Describes a beer salon in Lyons and the large consumption of beer in that city, the relatively peaceful mien of Lyons as opposed to the rest of France and describes other sights in Lyons, especially the Quays, a city gathering at a chapel and the river and fort. Gives information of his stay in Geneva, including describing the family he stays with and other friends and acquaintances. Mentions the number of English in Geneva and their effect on the cost of bread and lodgings. Gives a list of English people of his acquaintance presently in Geneva.

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