Copy of letter to 'My Dear James' (Carrighan's brother?) from Milan
- Carrighan/Box 2/1-2/1/2
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- 25 September 1816
Part of Papers of Arthur Carrighan
Gives an account of robbers attacking English travelers. Notes the lack of action by the government to counter this problem and contends that they are wary of using the peasantry for fear of an uprising. Believes the people of Lombardy want their freedom and deserve it and if a leader came forward then it would be possible. Describes Milan and notes the many museums and galleries. Also is impressed by the canal system and the abundant agricultural produce grown in the region. Believes the locals to be the most industrious he has seen, apart from those of the Low Countries. Describes the making of Parmesan cheese, the production of salt petre and the process of making snuff and cigars. Has visited the mint and has seen 'so many churches, palaces and convents as to be already almost surfeited'.
Carrighan, Arthur Judd (1781-1845) traveller