Thomas Pennant to Richard Bull

8 April 1785

ID: 1043 [see the .xml file]
Identifier: NLW 5500C, no. 45
Editors: Transcribed by Ffion Mair Jones; edited by Ffion Mair Jones; encoded by Vivien Williams. (2019)
Cite: 'Thomas Pennant to Richard Bull 8 April 1785' transcribed by Ffion Mair Jones; edited by Ffion Mair Jones; encoded by Vivien Williams. (2019) in Curious Travellers Digital Editions [editions.curioustravellers.ac.uk/doc/1043]

Dear Sir

I am on the point of departure but catch a moment to say that I have left at Robson eleven drawings, nine of which are single & two double, their cost 3 – 5. 0 & I think not dear. they & the book1Robson says that it ^shall be instantly sent. any Commands you may have in Wales shall with pleasure be obeyed. best wishes & Complimts attend the Ladies.2 You may inclose your answer to our friend Th. HuntS. Audley street. till our member returns.

with compliments & best wishes to the Ladies
I rest Dr Sir
most faithfully yrs

Tho. Pennant

London maApril 8th. 1785

Stamp: (postmark) 8 AP
Stamp: (frank) London April Eighth 1785; Th[...] Hunt;3 FRE[...]

Richd Bull, Esqr | Northcote Hall | Isle of Wight | Hampshire

Richd Bull, Esqr | Northcote Hall | Isle of Wight | Hampshire

Stamp: (postmark) 8 AP
Stamp: (frank) London April Eighth 1785; Th[...] Hunt;3 FRE[...]
Editorial notes

1. Neither the drawings nor the book mentioned have been identified.
2. Elizabeth and Catherine Bull, and, possibly, Levinia Luther.
3. This material is handwritten.

Next letter in the Pennant-Bull correspondencePrevious letter in the Pennant-Bull correspondence