James Fellowes letters from Hester Lynch Piozzi, 1815-1820.

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James Fellowes letters from Hester Lynch Piozzi, 1815-1820.

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This collection consists of 46 letters from Piozzi to Fellowes from 1815 to 1820, mostly written in Bath. Several of the letters include poetry by Piozzi, including two on Napoleon I. Many of the letters are annotated by Fellowes.

1 box (.4 linear ft.)

Houghton Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7801665

Houghton Library

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