EDGELL (Frances)

Long Autograph Letter Signed to her mother at Oak End, Gerrards Cross, describing visits to her [probably maternal] grandmother, Regent's Park, and the Bakers, "After ... a little while Lady Baker asked Alex whether he ever bribed an Omnibus driver, to let him drive", Alex took the hint and "we both went away ... I got the presents and a parasol, for which I took French leave of Papa's purse", she saw Admiral Napier's portrait at "the Exhibition ... I wish you would let me come home for the Montem ... I ... could go back by the 7 o'clock Coach Wednesday morn ... Perhaps ... Heneri could drive up for me", she could have her picture taken "in the most correct style ... by the Master who teaches heads here Mr Mulready in water colors", and asks, "if any body comes to Town", for "some vegetables in a hamper", 4 sides 4to., Cadogan Place, Chelsea, 1st June small tear on opening without loss

Harry Edgell, 1767-1863, of 21 Cadogan Place, was a barrister, Clerk of Assize of the Norfolk Circuit, 1795-1863, and Clerk of Errors in the Court of Exchequer and Court of Common Pleas.

Item Date:  1835

Stock No:  19721      £45

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