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Finding NoDDX1666/1/4/14
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TitleLetter to William Wetwan from William Booth, Carmarthen
Date31 Aug 1827
DescriptionRefers to visit to Ilfracombe and journey by sea to Swansea, Wales. Comments on the Welsh costume: 'The Welsh paysannes...wear very short petticoats and exhibit a beautiful bare leg and foot. Their head-dress consists of a black hat, exactly like a man's in shape and quality, under which they wear a mob-cap'. Refers also to visit to Neath, scenery on the way to Carmarthen, the Welsh language, use of coracles and benefits of the wells of Llanwyrtyd.
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