Rules for obtaining a ticket to visit Strawberry Hill, [between 1791 and 1797] / Orford.

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Rules for obtaining a ticket to visit Strawberry Hill, [between 1791 and 1797] / Orford.

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A ticket in Horace Walpole's hand outlining the rules for applying for admission to view his home, Strawberry Hill. On the second page, he has left space for the name of the visitor as well as the date of the visit.

1 sheet ([2] p.) ; 33 cm.

Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library

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Dr. John Allen (1771-1843) was a political and historical writer. In 1791 he graduated with an MD from the University of Edinburgh. In 1801, in his capacity as a doctor, he accompanied Lord Holland to Spain, and on his return to England became a regular inmate of Holland House. Although he served in 1806 as under-secretary to the commissioners for treating with America, Allen is best known for his social life at Holland House, especially as documented in his diary. He also helped Lord Holland to...