| Description | Letter [damaged] from Thomas Gordon, Odessa to 'Eliza'. Refers to 'fit of melancholy'. Provides account of trip from Bucharest in Wilkinson's company and of their joint efforts to secure appointment in the Imperial Army. Transcribes letter to this purpose, addressed to General Barkelai de Tolly. Gives unfavourable description of Odessa and gossips about Count Taxis. |