Framed letter from William Wordsworth to Arthur Benson
MS. Eng. b. 2171
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Framed letter from William Wordsworth to Arthur Benson
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. b. 2171
Summary
Wordsworth enquires after a house in the neighbourhood of Penny Bridge [Ulverston], lately occupied by Miss Benson [died 1809].
Wordsworth's signature has been cut out and pasted onto the text of the letter. Two later annotations read: 'A letter of Wordsworth the poet. His signature cut off & put in my birthday book, H.E.D.' and 'Replaced by G.F.H.D., 1938'.
Date
8 Mar [1810?]
Language
English
Physical extent
1.0 box
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Collection contents
Letters from William Wordsworth and his circle
Framed letter from William Wordsworth to Arthur Benson
