Willm. Elford, Plymton, to Ozias Humphry, [2]5 Newman Street, Oxford Road, London

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/2/71

Title

Willm. Elford, Plymton, to Ozias Humphry, [2]5 Newman Street, Oxford Road, London

Date

22 Aug 1778

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Sending thanks for Humphry's bills amounting to £40 but is disappointed that he shall not see Humphry soon, and hopes the Poggi's will prevail upon him to bring them; the Misses Lewis have returned to western Devon, after a two month absence in Exeter on account of problems with Miss Maria's eyes, she was under the care of Mr. Patch.

The fleet has sailed and sixteen Prizes are now anchored in the harbour, mostly French merchant-men; Plymouth is by consequence full, many sleep in their post-chaises.