St John‘s College Personal Collections

A. L. s., from Algernon Percy, Lord Prudhoe. 4th Duke of Northumberland (matric. 1835), to John Lee from Alnwick Castle

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28 October 1860

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.

A. L. s., from Algernon Percy, Lord Prudhoe. 4th Duke of Northumberland, to John Lee from Alnwick Castle.

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26 March 1862

Part of Papers of John Lee

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.

A. L. s., from Catherine Longley to R. W. H. Hardy

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1 December 1860

Part of Papers of John Lee

Thanks Mr Hardy for news of Mr Lee. Tells of scholarly qualifications of brother William Longley.

A. L. s., from E. T. Svedenstierna to John Lee from Stockholm

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25 April 1808

Part of Papers of John Lee

Discusses Swedish King and likely Scandinavian territorial changes. Advises Lee of availability of minerals.

A. L. s., from Edward Fiott (Uncle to John Lee) to John Lee, from Southampton

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26 September 1809

Part of Papers of John Lee

Gives thanks for recent letters, news of Lee's brother William, an officer in the army, and invites Lee to visit.

A. L. s., from Henry Walter (B.A. 1806) to John Lee from St John's

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24 December 1803

Part of Papers of John Lee

Discusses fellow students examination results

A. L. s., from Henry Walter to John Lee from Bridlington

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6 August 1808

Part of Papers of John Lee

Gives an account of a tour of the Lake District.

A. L. s., from Henry Walter to John Lee from St John's

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18 January 1804

Part of Papers of John Lee

Discusses new term at St John's.

A. L. s., from Henry Walter to John Lee, from St John's College

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24 October 1808

Part of Papers of John Lee

Gives news of current political situation and course of war in Spain. Also gives news of friends.

A. L. s., from Hugh, Earl Percy, later 3rd Duke of Northumberland (Adm. 1802) to John Lee, from Alnwick Castle

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1 October 1809

Part of Papers of John Lee

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.

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