Letter from LaVert describes Naples and Pompeii visit
The letter recounts April 1655 observations from Rome to Naples, detailing a voyage including views of the Bay of Naples, Vesuvio, Pompeii, and Herculaneum. The writer describes ascents, ancient ruins, and a vivid nightly eruption view, with personal reflections on travel, health, and sentiment toward a beloved relative. Additional items note Virginia mineral spring discoveries, immigration land warrants, and assorted notices.
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