| Description | Also includes will of Walter Strickland, Flamborough, 1763.
Regarding the following letters the recipient is William Strickland unless otherwise stated
Thomas Grimston 7 Aug 1778: Discusses his tour of Europe
George Strickland (5th) to son : 'Dear Billy Leghorn' 18 Dec 1778: George's mother's health, travels in Europe
His sister Elizabeth: 27 Jun 1779: Describes visit to Italy but does not wish to return
His sister Elizabeth 24 Oct 1778: Describes tour of France, Prince of Conde, describes Paris (only wood is burnt so the buildings do not go black), palaces, Burgundy, 'picturesque'
E L Strickland to daughter and letter to William Strickland 1 Mar 1779, describes Rome. Letter to William
Thomas Grimston 10 Mar 1779, congratulates him on birth of girl. Describes Rome. Describes Italian character
Thomas Grimston 11 Jul 1780, mentions his father has died and that everything needs to be valued
E L Strickland to 'dear children' 25 Apr 1779: Writing from Florence, has met the Pope
Nathaniel Cholmley 31 Aug 1779: family matters
E L Strickland (mother) and G Strickland (father) 10 Sep 1778 discusses seabathing in France, Mrs Grimes small son has died (smallpox).
Thomas Langley 3 Dec 1780, discusses failed love interest with member of the Ackton family
George Strickland (brother) with copy reply May 1781: mentions the militia scheme. copy reply from William recommends the militia
Robinson Mar 1782: political matters, surrender of Minorca
M Winn Oct 1782
Thomas Grimston Feb 1784
Strickland Freeman nd. critical of Frenchmen dress and describes Frenchwomen, climbs Mount Cenis, Turin, describes marriage ceremony
E L Strickland Nov 1778: plans to winter in south of France. Has met Sir Robert Wilmot who has lived in Turin for 4 years
E L Strickland Jan 1791 : comments upon her husband's treatment of her and the problem of Strickland Freeman's request to peruse the settlements
E L Strickland 1779: recounts engagement between [John] Paul Jones' ship and the 'Serapsis' off Flamborough Head (also sees ships first-hand)
Separate bundle:
E L Strickland Mar 1790: Walter (William?) Strickland and his father having relationship problems
E L Strickland Oct 1792: William's brother George's marriage at Gretna Green to [Miss Craggs?]
William Strickland to his father (George) June 1794: announces his intention to leave for America
E L Strickland Jun 1794: expresses family difficulties and her remorse at his leaving for America.
E L Strickland Jan 1794: weather is exceptionally bad, mentions that his son is going to Rugby,
Charlotte Strickland May 1793: includes a drawing of a clough and describes it use
E L Strickland Apr 1793: death of Colonel Strickland
E L Strickland Dec 1792: general matters
Charlotte Strickland Apr with copy reply
E L Strickland Dec 1791: discusses William's relationship with his father
E L Strickland Dec 1791: strongly feels her husband is in the wrong
Charlotte Strickland Feb 1792: has met George and his new wife, asks whether to seek publishing drawings of flowers. William replies no
George Strickland to 'Dear Billy' May 1778: discusses finances
Copy will of Walter Strickland with codicil 1778 |