Letter from Spencer Compton Cavendish to William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Burlington

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SCC writes to his father about his progress at school. He has finished "Adventures of a drachma" but advises there were "no adventures". Mr C. has advised his work is good but they have not yet discussed it. SCC comments that he does much more at home. He writes that the school is in a "state of excitement " as the yearly inspection will begin soon. He advises that he gets on well with "Norman" and they read together. Sent from Axminister, date stamped 20 May.

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