26 March 1805

Original Calendar: Unknown.

(As Marked: 26 March 1805)

Authors

As marked: Ruding, Rogers, 1751-1820

Ruding, Rogers, 1751-1820 numismatist

Recipients

As marked: Nichols, J.

Nichols, John, 1745-1826 printer, writer and antiquarian; printer and editor of 'The Gentleman's Magazine'; head of Nichols family printers and publishers; father of John Bowyer Nichols (1779-1863)

Origin

As marked: Westcote, Nr. Leicester

Westcotes, Leicestershire, England

Abstract

He desires a plan of Leicester; and he asks for a loan of money to tide over the time when by sale of his topographical books he can repay him. His emergency is caused by the need for payment by May 1st of £400 for the improvement of his living, which he has been obliged to borrow. In a P.S. he reports the calamity of the death of his youngest son by fire.

Language

English

Versions (originals, copies, etc)

• Letter
  • Repository: Bodleian Library, University of Oxford

    City: Oxford

    Country: England, United Kingdom

  • Shelfmark: MS Don. d. 90 p. 46 (no. 16)