Reference code
RI/1/36
Title
W.B. Richmond, Casa Petagna, Naples, to Julia Richmond
Date
4 Aug 1866
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
He is imprisoned due to the quarantine imposed to contain cholera in Naples. There are 120 cases a day and 85 deaths. He has written to
Mr. Severn and Cholmondley the bankers for assistance. The owners of hotels are now charging a guinea a day. He dines daily with Dr. Bishop, you sends his regards. Vesuvius is covering the city with a blue mist. Dr. Barclay thinks that the political situation in Rome will make for an interesting winter.