11 September 1798: Maitland, Penelope (1731-1805) to West, Charlotte (1769-1860)

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In this letter, Charlotte Maitland talks of her illness and thanks Charlotte West a present she sent her. She discusses the situation in �that dreadful Ireland', where Charlotte West is currently residing, and the French landing there, expressing confidence that the British army will repel them effectively. She also mentions a visit of her husband ('the General') to the West household and also a letter from her son August at the front, relieved that all is well with him. Transcribed by students on the Bodleian Student Editions programme.

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Emlo Letter ID Number

972242

Date

11 September 1798

Author

Maitland, Penelope (1731-1805)

Addressee

West, Charlotte (1769-1860)

Destination

Kensington, London, England

Transcription

Transcription by Charlotte Kinnear and J. S. Ford

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Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: MS. 6633, letters, 1783�1805

Source of Record

Bodleian Libraries Manuscript and Textual Editing Workshops, 1 June 2018

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Bodleian Student Editions Maitland, Penelope (1731-1805)Irish Rebellion of 1798

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