Letters from William Stevens to Jonathan Boucher

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 39
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Item 1: [William Stevens], London, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], 15 Octo[ber] 1794 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. (B/3/73). He has read and approved Boucher's letter to Anthony. He intends to visit him on Saturday, but unless his eyes recover from their complaint, he will have to travel by post chaise. Item 2: [William Stevens], London, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], 25 Octo[ber] 1794 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/74). The state of his eyes is improving. Joshua [Watson; see Danberry to Boucher, 1798 May 7] called with melancholy account of the poor young man [?] about whom all his friends are so anxious. John Richardson will be returning to town tomorrow; he must have a gown to be admitted as a Law Student. Item 3: William Stevens], Kentbury, [Eng.], to Jonathan Bo[ucher], 26 Aug[ust] 1785 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/75). Both he and Boucher had incomes, adequate to all the purposes of comfort and convenience; their present troubles are the result of a lack of foresight. Item 4: [William Stevens], Otham, [Eng.], to J[onathan] Boucher, Epsom, [Eng.], 5 Octo[ber] 1795 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/76). Stevens' landlord [his cousin, the Rector of Otham] is pleased that Boucher has him so much in remembrance. He is glad that Boucher approves "The Life" [Jones of Nayland's Life of Bishop Horne ] and asks him to review it for the Critical Review. Stevens has received some money for Boucher on Mrs. Chandler's account. If Dr.. Vyse and Dr. Benson, both of whom are ill, should die, the Archbishop will have some livings to dispose of. Item 5: [William Stevens], Kentbury, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], 7 Aug[us]t 1796 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/77). He has dined with Lord Romney and has received a legacy of 690. He hopes Boucher's etymological work is proceeding but fears that he is too old to profit by it. He hopes that Mr. Parkhurst's health is improving.

Language:
English

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