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Letters

Correspondence of George Ashby, mainly of an antiquarian nature, but also discussing some general topics and local life.

Letters

Letters to and from G.A. on antiquarian subjects.

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Letters to and from G.A.; other material relating to correspondence.

Papers of George Ashby

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  • 1760-1800

Letters from George Ashby, mostly antiquarian but with some reference to his post as Rector of Barrow, Suffolk; an account of a visit to the Low Countries mostly describing the fortifications of the five Barrier Towns; a brief account of a visit to Holland and France.

Ashby, George (1724-1808) antiquary and Church of England clergyman

Letter from G.A. to Peter Whally?

Gives thanks for recent letter with payment enclosed. Discusses the purchase of a book which has been made from him and the genealogical tables in it. Also describes and discusses tables in other books.

Ashby, George (1724-1808) antiquary and Church of England clergyman

Holland and France

A description of a journey to Holland and France made by G.A. and his wife. Describes church services in Delft, a Benedictine Abbey near Ghent, a fish market in Rotterdam among others.

Travels

Accounts of travels in the Low Countries and France.

Ashby, George (1724-1808) antiquary and Church of England clergyman

A. L. s.

Discusses what G.A. believes to be a mistake in the preface of 'Archaeologia'. Believes that there has been confusion due to the existence of two villages called Goadby in Leicestershire. Describes each village. Also acknowledges a mistake he has made concerning an inscription and passes comment on Gough's description of a house in Shepreth.

A. L. s.

Has arrived in Cambridge and produced the manuscript for Mr Gough. Has seen Mr Tyson. Is suspected of attacking Mr Bryant but denies the charge. Discusses the falsification of a coin collection and asks Gough to verify information about Dr Hunter regarding his coin collection. Discusses the use of Somerset House by two societies. Also, 'Historical memoir on the Roy Library, Paris 1739', in French. Gives a brief history of a two-volume map of Ireland given to the library in 1709.

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