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Reference Number705:73 BA14450/289/12 (1-4)
Hierarchy Browser Number350/7/10/1/16
TitleLetters from M. W. Barnes [husband of Lady Georgiana Coventry]
DescriptionLetters sent from Brighton and Streatham. Item 705:73 BA14450/289/12 (1) concerns an additional annuity of up to £100 agreed to be paid for the 'difference of house rent between this and France provided you remain with your family in England'. Written on the envelope of the letter is a reply to Barnes from Peggy informing him that she has paid the money, stating 'you do not quite know me, or you would not have let me be a year in your debt'. Also written on the envelope is a letter from George William Coventry, Viscount Deerhurst and 8th Earl of Coventry to his mother, which talks of the issue with Barnes, along with estate business. Item 705:73 BA14450/289/12 (2) sends thanks for assistance with Walter's equipment [items required for his entry into school], will now be able to repay her as trustees now have power under Georgiana's settlement to advance money for the children. Item 705:73 BA14450/289/12 (3) forwards a letter from Sir Robert Farquhar agreeing to give Walter a cadetship next year, if possible in the Cavalry and in Bengal. Item 705:73 BA14450/289/12 (4) states that if he and his family should be moved from Streatham he cannot see how they will afford to live in England.
Date2 Oct 1826-21 Apr 1829
CategoryCorrespondence
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