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Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1809?

 Item — Box: [56a]
Call Number: MSS 29

Scope and Contents

Piozzi asks Dr. Thackeray if she should use "Bark" to stop the gangrene around Mr. Piozzi's coccyx. Mr. Piozzi has been covered with chalk to prevent putrefaction and his delirium has disappeared. Mr. Moore continues the letter on the verso: [56b]. People mentioned: Mr. Piozzi and Mr. Moore.

Dates

  • 1809?

Creator

Physical Description

2 pages (1 leaf) : autograph letter, signed ; 23 x 19 cm.

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

The materials are open for research.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Part of the Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

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