William Chambers, London, to Charlotte [Augusta Chambers]

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

CHA/1/68

Title

William Chambers, London, to Charlotte [Augusta Chambers]

Date

27 Nov 1784

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Expressing his joy at her frugality and holding forth on the importance of finanical propriety. Alludes to her comment on Mr. & Mrs. Gostling, and stresses that even the truly great can have a disgusting manner, none more so than Dr. Johnson. He hopes she takes his advice in good heart, her brother has dropped his correspondence since Chambers attempted to advise him.