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The Cotman Letters 1804-1833

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/3/1/2
Page: 76


  • Description

    W. Stevenson obituary from the Norfolk Chronicle 19th May 1821, page 3.

    Newspaper extract on W Stevenson
    1811 directory entry noted by Kitson.

    Date: 19th May 1821

  • Transcription

    61
    EXTRACT FROM THE "NORFOLK CHRONICLE", May 19th, 1821, page 3.
    DIED
    Sunday last, at his house in Surry Street (sic), after eight months severe affliction, in the 72d year of his age, beloved and lamented by his Family and Friends; respected and regretted by all. who, during his long and useful life, had the opportunity of knowing him, William Stevenson, Esq. upwards of thirty-five years a Proprietor of this paper. He served the office of Sherriff of this city, in 1799.

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    The Directory of Norwich for 1811 has the following entry-
    Stevenson, Matchett & Stevenson, Printers & Booksellers, Marketplace.

W. Stevenson obituary from the Norfolk Chronicle 19th May 1821, page 3.