Destroy or return the article given him on Thursday. Has found something better.
Destroy or return the article given him on Thursday. Has found something better.
His journey to Holkham [home of Thomas William Coke]. Lists the guests, including the Duke of Sussex [Prince Augustus Frederick (1773-1843)]. The Fens in high beauty, with trees still in leaf. Transcribes epitaph Edward Richards, "an ideot", in Edgbaston churchyard, [near Birmingham, Warwickshire], in danger of entire destruction.
Will deduct money owed for meat from D's rent, up to William Herschel's death. Rent after 24 Aug. 1822 must be paid in cash to Lady Mary Herschel.
Lady Mary Herschel asks that S referee dispute with tenant farmer Mr. Davenport, if latter should leave before lease expires.
Has found a shop with supplies of chemical equipment, and a mineral collector.
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Regarding the copying of the painting by William Artaud. Send it by coach if possible. Meeting of the Astronomical Society Council and matters arising from it.
Received gift of four curious gold coins from Mr Barnwell. Has lately visited Lowestoft, Birmingham, and Holkham, [Norfolk, home of Thomas William Coke] but suffering from a pulmonary attack brought on by the travelling. Miss [Elizabeth] Coke engaged to [John] Spencer-Stanhope [(1787-1873)] of Cannon Hall, Yorkshire. Pleased with the society of Birmingham.