Thomas Gainsborough, Bath, to William Jackson

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Archive context

Showing item 7 of 17 in this group

Reference code

GAI/7

Title

Thomas Gainsborough, Bath, to William Jackson

Date

2 Sep [c.1770]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

He has been busy since leaving Exeter. He bumped into Lord Shelburne, who insisted on having Gainsborough visit. He was glad as this meant he got to meet Mr. Dunning. He provides a description of Dunning's physical impact and intellectual vigor.

Jackson has made a note on the wrapper, to the effect that "this bundle" of letters should be kept for his brother until his return, or burnt.

Also a list stating numbers of houses, families and people [in Exeter?]