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news of brother Robert on HMS Menai; news of family and horses; praise for young 'Mr Crauford' and 'young Macdonald'; GEE must henceforth keep exact accounts: 'I have no reason to complain of want of care on your part. On the contrary - but we cannot begin too soon to make our expences and our incomes square.' Addressed to George Edward Eyre, Oriel College, Oxford.

No surviving address.

'We can only look forward to his sinking gradually'; sees no reason for GEE's presence; does not regret the All Souls fellowship: 'That it is an idle place cannot well be denied'; what troubles him is 'worse than a common boil'; no offer yet for the verderership; Frank improves, but 'is not patient under contradiction'. Addressed to G. Edward Eyre, 24 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London.

'So long as you like to remain at Salisbury you shall have the house rent free - and this will enable you to pay your own income tax.' Addressed to Miss Eyre, Close, Salisbury.

Henry has improved; slow recovery from his 'bad species of boil'; the Romsey troop [of Surrey Yeomanry] drill next week; his 'advertisement to succeed Mr Mitford' [as verderer] to appear in the county papers. No surviving address.

concern over GEE's present activities; the horse may not be fit to hunt; GEE must find alternative lodging in Oxford if his rooms are unavailable over Easter; 'The [yeomanry] Troop will be out on the 31st'. Addressed to G. E. Eyre, Oriel College, Oxford.

'Yesterday the election took place at Winchester ... By the way, I have seen a letter which beyond all doubt proves that the king means to hold the Lord Wardenship in his own hands'; horses; optimism for Frank: 'He is brought to his bearings'; county news. Incomplete, no surviving address.

there is no hope for Henry, although he rallies slightly; 'Copplestone' [Edward Copleston]'s admirable 5th November sermon. Addressed to George Edward Eyre, 24 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London.

recommends attempting a[n All Souls Fellowship?] competition; wind damage; 'Did you advise with any tutor before you undertook the anatomy lectures? I fear not ... it is not a study which at this early period was necessary'; 'Sometimes from quickness of feeling - and taking a lively interest in such concerns - you express yourself too strongly towards me - and question somewhat in a tone of authority. This is unbecoming our relationship.' Addressed to G. E. Eyre, Oriel, Oxford.

a fire at the parsonage; regrets his lack of insurance: 'I believe gentlemen do not generally insure - I shall probably do so now'; approves a proposed trip to the north with Tom Spedding and 'Hurrel'; Henry is 'stronger and better'; has received Charles's seal safely. Addressed to G. Edward Eyre, 24 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London.

will be in Grafton Street from mid-January until March; has not had 'an attack in my head' for many weeks; the death of a friend; Aunt Bewicke in a reduced but composed state after influenza, speaking often of Mr Venn; their brother [George]'s family; the difficulty of finding a manservant in her present situation [see -85]. Addressed to Miss Eyre, Close, Salisbury. No date [c. 1820]

No surviving address.

his determination to make the authorities aware of 'the importance to our respective families that a definite arrangement should be concluded between us and the Government'. No surviving address.

news of his wife and sons; their stepmother's 'tour into Norfolk'; servants and companions; will send port to replenish Elizabeth's cellar. Addressed to Miss Eyre, Close, Salisbury.

family news; his children have all escaped whooping cough and measles; good haymaking weather; 'Mr T.' to marry a Miss Gibbons. Addressed to Miss Eyre [via Robert Thornton].

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'To the idle it often proves dull, but it offers enough of amusement to the studious'; the house is too full to allow GEE any Oxford guests for the vacation; Mrs De Beauvoir's 'sudden end'; visits from the Hulses and Elizabeth Eyre; news of CEE's brothers; encloses draft for œ30. Addressed to George E. Eyre, Oriel College, Oxford.

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'By using a careful judgment and caution in the first term, you will be able to select those for more intimate converse that may and will prove the comfort and delight of after days'; his travels; a visit to Elizabeth Eyre and Miss Samber in Salisbury. Addressed to G. E. Eyre, Oriel College, Oxford.

Collection of 91 glass negatives, 106 x 80 mm; 3 negatives on film, 90 x 60 mm; and 3 modern prints, 150 x 120 mm. Many of the negatives lack descriptive captions. The captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found. Titles composed by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets.

Warri-board, elaborately carved in wood, probably from West Africa, in the shape of a boat resting upon a pedestal, with two rows of six circular cavities on top, and a pull-out drawer containing two fabric bags of seed counters.

233 x 184 mm. A view from close-up and underneath the bridge, showing the underside of the planking and the way the supports are joined to the superstructure.