The Cotman Letters 1804-1833

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a day to go over it with you and you will not regret your visit I am sure. There is a talk of setting up a Branch Antiquarian Society. This was once mentioned to me by Mr. Hudson Gurney. Some years since. There are a plenty of men of ability in Norfolk, and Mr. Dawson Turner's well known Book, his illustrated Blomefield might be considered the nuclus. The names I have heard mentioned are The Dean, Revd. & Mrs. Edwards, Stanikuym (?), Allen, Daniels, Mr Amyou, Danl. Gurney and others of the highest character. About twenty names are to form the commencement the remainder to be balloted for, to keep it select. I beg you will do me the favour to present my respects to my good friends around you and believe me My dear Sir Yours Most Respectfully
John S. Cotman.

This Society of Antiquaries promises to be of the utmost importance, as it hold out for the reparations in the most judicious manner of the Churches throughout the County.