Title: Thrale family papers,
Authors: Thrale family.; Gwilt, George, 1746-1809,; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784,; Keith, Hester Maria Elphinstone, 1764-1857; Mostyn, Cecilia Thrale, 1777-1857.; Norris, Thomas,; Thrale, Henry, 1728-1781.; Thrale, Susanna Arabella, 1770-1858.; Donald & Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson (Houghton Library)
Year: 1708
Subjects: Thrall family.; London (England) Social life and customs
Abstract: This collection includes papers relating to Henry Thrale and his family history, and letters written by three of his daughters: Hester, Susanna, and Cecilia. Perhaps the most significant is a letter from Hester to Samuel Johnson dated 1783 July 27, commenting on his health and thanking him for his advice. Also of interest are a series of letters from Hester to lawyer Thomas Norris regarding proprty rental in 1807; and a 1780 letter from Henry Thrale to architect George Gwilt.