Journal and précis of dispatches of J L Doerfeld, secretary to Lewis de Vismes, Envoy extraordinary to Sweden., 1774-1776.
Scope and Contents
The papers concern: Robert Liston's career as tutor to the sons of Sir Gilbert Elliot; the period from 1771 to 1773 which he spent in applying, unsuccessfully, for various posts; his assisting Gilbert Stuart in editing 'The London Magazine'; and the beginning of his diplomatic career, as secretary to Hugh Elliot in Munich and as Chargé d'Affaires to the Imperial Diet in Ratisbon, 1774-1776.
Dates
- Creation: 1774-1776.
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Extent
14 Leaves
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Arrangement
14 folios.
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