COLL P 01 05 004
Reference code
COLL P 01 05 004
Title
Provost Goodall: Letter to William Goodall
Level
Item
Date
August 1796
Extent & medium
1 item
Content description
Saw a cutter escorting a French prize to Portsmouth; the ship was the Endeavour of Cowes, previously captured and renamed by the French. The 'mobility' at Portsmouth continue to insult the Bucks officers; proposal to burn the Marquess of Bath in effigy; 1500 men were assembled and the officers drew their swords. Looking forward to seeing them at Eton; will be glad to have Camilla if Mrs Goodall has finished it. Describes curious dress of German hussars camped at east Cowes. PLACE: [Cowes]
Physical characteristics
ALS. 1 bifolium. Upper half of back missing.
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