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Ref NoMS 3101/C/E/5/17/28
TitleLetter. Joseph Douglas Strutt (Florence) to Joseph Strutt (Derby). 25 Nov.
LevelItem
Date1820
DescriptionGives the latest news from the congress of Troppau concerning military action by the Emperor of Austria against the Neapolitans and comments that Florence is full of English who fear going further south. He has been to a party given by Lord Burghersh and has been to the opera with Countess Lenzoni. Enquires about the latest news from England concerning the Queen's bill and expresses his wish to enter parliament. He gives his impressions of Florence, and mentions that he has seen the Venus di Medici twice but was disappointed in the gallery.
Extent1
FormatItem
Physical DescriptionSmall hole in last page from broken seal
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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