Identity area
Reference code
FP/2/7/2
Title
Letter from John Aikin (1747-1822), physician
Date(s)
- 24 Mar 1771 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 item, paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1882 - 1975)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
"Letter written from Yarmouth to Joseph C. Walker Esquire of Eccles Street, Dublin. Letter acknowledges receipt of a sketch of Mr Howard and two short essays. Also references Aikin's acquisition of Howard's posthumous papers and the intention to publish them as a book. Also discusses Walker's writing on 'the heroic ages of Ireland' and the impact of the 'luxury of modern manners' on women. Recipient is likely Joseph Cooper Walker (1762-1810), antiquary, and the Mr Howard discussed refers to John Howard (1726-1790), prison reformer.
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Accruals
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Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright holder.