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LevelItem
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)MS62/108
TitleLetter from Frederick Pennington
Extent1 item
Date1849
DescriptionLetter written on behalf of Anne Pennington from Bastia [Corsica] to Harriet Thiebault; dated 2 November 1849 and signed Fredk Pennington

The writer reports that there is little news from Algiers and letters have not been answered. Anne Pennington, who is unwell, is also worried about cholera on Corsica, the disease having been brought on the 'Post Office Packet'. Eight people have died, and another case is due to be brought ashore. She is also worried about not having heard from Harriet for some time.
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