COLL P 01 05 026
Reference code
COLL P 01 05 026
Title
Provost Goodall: Letter to William Goodall
Level
Item
Date
24 April 1817
Extent & medium
1 item als
Content description
Describes levee at Carlton House; Prince of Wales reminds him that he has promised to give him breakfast on Montem morning. Visited the British Gallery; picture by Ingalton of Eton generally approved of. Shells; purchase of books and visit to Dr Leach. Viewed the Elgin marbles: 'they are in truth a noble debris'. Describes marriage of Colonel Hervey to Miss Caton at Apsley House following Catholic ceremony; lists those present and describes the Pattersons. Duke of Wellington determined to send his sons to Eton and asked him to recommend a tutor, who must be an Etonian; reminded him of his promise of giving me his picture. His servant 'in ecstasies' at having so complete a view of the Duke. PLACE: Hacketts Hotel, London
Physical characteristics
ALS. 1 bifolium. Incomplete
Associated material
Etoniana p. 535
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