John Acton, Cropton, to Ozias Humphry

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/6/36ii

Title

John Acton, Cropton, to Ozias Humphry

Date

13 Jan 1813

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Sends a basket of game. He suspects that the Emperor [Napoléon] and his invasion has been quite usurped in the public mind by the young Roscius, asks if he is really as good as they say. Also asks if young William has benefited by the rise of his patron, Lord Camden, commenting that "blunt old" Thurlow once said "when he rose his Arse rose with him".

Includes wrapper.