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Folder 13

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 13

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Item 1: [William Stevens], Bath, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], 20 July 1791 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/50). He commends Boucher's business ability in dealing with the Robinson affairs. Has he met with a pamphlet called The English Freeholder ? Item 2: William Stevens], London, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], 27 July 1791 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.  Signed with monogram. (B/3/51). He deplores his own lack of business ability; had he and Boucher trusted G.F. [unidentified] earlier, the Richardson business need not have gone to the lawyers; he asks Boucher's help in dealing with Christopher Court. The English Freeholder is well done. Does Boucher know anything about the author? Item 3: [William Stevens], London, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], 29 July 1791 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/52). G.T. is ready to do everything he can for the widow but does not yet have the account. A meeting of the Richardson creditors might help to settle matters. Ideas on handling the Robinson affairs. Item 4: [William Stevens], Kentbury, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], 6 Aug[us]t 1791 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/53). Anthony Richardson [one of the widow's sons] has written to ask Stevens' and Boucher's sanction to deliver the account current, signed by his mother, to G.F.; Stevens asks Boucher's advice as he mistrusts G.F.'s motives, and dislikes doing any business with him; Anthony hopes that the money from the crops will be sufficient to pay the interest on the debts but Stevens is not so sanguine. Item 5: [William Stevens], Kentbury, [Eng.], to [Jonathan Boucher], Epsom, Surry, [Eng.], 16 Aug. 1791 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Signed with monogram. (B/3/54). Anthony Richardson is eager and importunate which makes him inconsiderate; he shows want of judgement in not releasing who his best friends are. G.F. is dogmatic, overbearing & cunning; he is forever boasting of his generosity towards the Richardsons, though Stevens sees little sign of it. Christopher Court will prudently look after his own interests. Wants to avoid trouble of bringing about a meeting of creditors which is Boucher's plan. Stevens is sorry to hear that Boucher is still harassed by Lewis's securityship.

Dates

  • Creation: 1759-1803

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.17 Linear Feet

Language

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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