Showing Names: 939401 - 939425 of 957150
Warrens, from George Edward Eyre, condolences upon the death of 'your old friend at Salisbury' [probably Mrs Samber];, 30 Oct. 1847 (Circa)
the effects on Elizabeth's finances of government fiscal policy in the wake of the 'great panic'; Penelope [his wife] will visit Elizabeth shortly; 'Today is little Fanny's fifth Birthday ...' No surviving address.
Warrens, from George Edward Eyre, his hopes of marriage to 'Penelope', despite the financial difficulties of establishing his stepmother and sisters in London. Addressed to Miss Eyre (next the Deanery), Close, Salisbury., 13 Feb. 1838
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, a 'hurried - useless - and vexatious journey to London'; Mr Reeves's stubbornness; Miss Samber and Thomas Brook; his son Henry Edmond's baptism. Addressed to Miss Eyre, Mrs Pettiward's, Putney., 18 July 1807
Warrens, from G[eorge] E[yre], against retaining GEE's servant; advises GEE to remain in his 'comfortable and respectable apartment' for the time being. No surviving address., 5 Dec. 1826
Warrens, from G[eorge] E[yre and Anna Maria Eyre], Henry [has suffered a stroke and] is sinking fast. Addressed to George Edward Eyre, 24 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. 'Thursday 3 o'clock' and after, 25 Jan. 1827
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, arrangements for GEE's forthcoming visit;, 8 Apr. 1827 (Postmark)
opposes GEE's use of the Nimrod coach service 'because I do not think servants are to be encouraged against their masters: whilst the latter conduct themselves properly'; Miss Samber's missing parcel; yeomanry drill is postponed for as long as possible; Henry maintains his improvement; 'I do not at all like the report of Bob Froude'; continues to begrudge the cost of the verderership. Addressed to George Edward Eyre, 24 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London.
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, conveying books for Frank Eyre; his travels; Lord Grey's speech; hopes their 'pleasant visit to Mr Nash' will prove useful. Addressed to George Edward Eyre, 24 Lincoln's Inn Fields., 14 May 1827
Warrens, from G[eorge] E[yre], fully approves GEE's plan to enter the 'public examination' in October;, 30 Jan. 1825
proposes further study; the All Souls plan can stand; advice on personal habits; 'For recreation look a little into Lord Chesterfield's letters'; is sending GEE the 'Brown Horse' which will 'carry you about pleasantly'. Addressed to G. E. Eyre, Oriel College, Oxford.
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, GEE's course of study for the public examination;, 26 Mar. 1826-27 Mar. 1826
'I shall make your excuse to the troop on Thursday'; Charles is at Rangoon with his regiment, 'so he is engaged in the very thickest of the [1st Burma] war'; Henry's shortcomings: another situation must be found for him; Mary's health, and that of Miss Samber, give cause for concern; society is thin; 'Mention ... when you can put on your B[achelor]'s gown: the earliest day.' Addressed to G. E. Eyre, Oriel College, Oxford.
Warrens, from G[eorge] E[yre], GEE's parcels;, 26 Jan. 1824
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.
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, Henry 'lies free as we think from pain, and gradually tho' slowly sinking' - is unable to speak; still recommends GEE to stay in London; would like GEE to visit his aunt [Maria Thornton] 'with your night cap in your pocket'., 27 Jan. 1827
No surviving address.
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, Henry still paralysed down his right side, but is able to swallow; cannot advise GEE on whether he should come to Warrens; thanks GEE for birthday greetings. No surviving address., 28 Jan. 1827
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, Henry's condition still deteriorating:, 9 Mar. 1827
'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.
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, his plans to purchase a house from Mr Atkinson:, 4 Feb. 1808
'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.
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, 'I have lost one of my eyes ... request it to be supplied exactly to correspond with the pebble left - as that suits my eye precisely';, 30 Mar. 1827
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.
Warrens, from G[eorge] E[yre], is annoyed at discovering a clash between the All Souls and public examinations;, 15 Mar. 1825
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.
Warrens, from [George Eyre], querying a bill from Hawks;, 14 June 1827
'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.
[Warrens], from G[eorge] Eyre, Robert has been able to visit them;, 25 Jan. 1827-26 Jan. 1827
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.
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, sends madeira and claret;, 5 Dec. 1824
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.
Warrens, from G[eorge] E[yre], thanking GEE for seed and letters; good news of Robert; horses;, July 1827 (Circa)
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.
Warrens, from G[eorge] Eyre, 'You have found out by experience what I rather expected, vizt, that a horse during the winter months in London is an expense and rather an incumberance';, 11 Nov. 1826
Warrens, from M[aria] Thornton, her plans for travelling:
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]
Warrens, 'from my sofa', from G[eorge] Eyre, his boil has been opened; Henry is weaker; 'No one appears to offer for the verderership - which I rejoice at, to mortify the sharks at Winchester. The office is really not worth asking for.', 1 Mar. 1827
No surviving address.
Warrens, G. E. Eyre to William Spottiswoode, agrees to Spottiswoode's plans outlined in -217;, 16 Aug. 1859
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.