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Bessborough papers, 1774-1827

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Abstract Or Scope: The papers include letters written to Lady Bessborough; poetry in the hands of Lady Devonshire and of Lamb; and music, two silhouettes, and one drawing. Some of the letters contain eyewitness descriptions of the Napoleonic Wars.

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2 ALS to Lady Bessborough, [1774?], 1793 Box 1, Folder 11

[1774?] letter in French. The letter of 1793 August 6 describes the aftermath of the seige of Mainz.

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2 ALS to Lady Bessborough, 1805, 1816 Box 1, Folder 8

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2 ALS to Lady Bessborough; Bognor, [ca. 1805] Box 1, Folder 1

One page has a list of popes in the handwriting of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.

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