Letters from William Stevens to Jonathan Boucher

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Box 2, Folder 42

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Item 1: [William Stevens], Kentbury, [Eng.], to Jon[athan] Boucher, Epsom, [Eng.], 1 Sept. 1801 3 pages. Autograph Letter. (B/3/87). He warns Boucher not to expect great things from his letters; he bears news of him through Tom Calverley and John Richardson; Boucher has been having trouble with his agent for his property in the North; it is surprising that he has not learned from experience. He is sorry to hear that Boucher has had trouble with his assistant; he hopes that the connection with Frere may take place [probably the position was offered to one of John Frere's sons]; he is glad that Boucher takes more kindly to "pupilizing" and suggests that he asks Tom Hooker, who has a school at Rottingdean, for recommendations. Has Boucher noticed the Bagdon business? Item 2: [William Stevens], London, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], 31 March 1803 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/88). He has had a letter from Dr. Glasse who is satisfied with the care taken of his grandson at Epsom. Item 3: [William Stevens], London, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], 22 Dec. 1803 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram.(B/3/89). He is sorry to hear of Boucher's ill health and of the disappointment he has had over the withdrawal of a troublesome pupil. He had heard of Tom Hooker's death. Item 4: [William Stevens] to [Jonathan Boucher], undated 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/90). He has made inquiries about Washington's letters; they are very well written (though he has heard Boucher say that Washington is no great clerk) but he believes them to be authentic as the sentiments expressed are in keeping with Boucher's account of him.

Language:

English

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