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ED 512

Reference code

ED 512

Title

Correspondence of John Plumptre, father of Septimius Plumptre, at Eton 1728-1737

Level

File

Other Number

Formerly MS 289

Date

1731 - 1748

Extent & medium

58 items

Content description

Letters sent to John Plumptre concerning his son Septimius, from a variety of authors including Septimius, Dr Goode [Lower Master], and Mr Sleech [Provost]. They concern life in College including the Long Chamber, leaving gifts, and the process of gaining a scholarship to King's College Cambridge.

Publication note

These letters were transcribed in Etoniana 75 - 80.
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