E. Banks, to Ozias Humphry, 25 Newman Street, Oxford Street, London
RA Collection: Archive
Archive context
Reference code
HU/2/75
Title
E. Banks, to Ozias Humphry, 25 Newman Street, Oxford Street, London
Date
[1778]
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
She is worried as recent post deliveries have been scattered; Mr. Banks continues to lie very ill, in his delirium he blames mainly Mr. Grenville, but also the Bishop [of Derry]; she still nurses her daughter and has grown thin with the strain, Mr. Durno helps by taking her place from time to time; she wonders whether Humphry could arrange it for Mr. Lock to see [Grenville's] basso relievo, as he is a friend and great dilettanti.
She begs he give the news of Mr. Banks's illness to his sister before the press report spurious details; he should also tell Mrs Stevens that she received her letter; she expects Miss Hadfield daily, her mother leaves in the Spring; Mr. [Bouby?] has changed his religion to marry a daughter of the Justice; Piranesi is dead and has left great riches; she provides her reasons for moving accomodation, which involve her daughter's charms.
She begs he give the news of Mr. Banks's illness to his sister before the press report spurious details; he should also tell Mrs Stevens that she received her letter; she expects Miss Hadfield daily, her mother leaves in the Spring; Mr. [Bouby?] has changed his religion to marry a daughter of the Justice; Piranesi is dead and has left great riches; she provides her reasons for moving accomodation, which involve her daughter's charms.