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Reference Number705:73 BA14450/290/6 (1-8)
Hierarchy Browser Number350/7/9/1/10
TitleLetters from Deerhurst [George William Coventry, Viscount Deerhurst and 8th Earl of Coventry (1784-1843)]
DescriptionItem 705:73 BA14450/290/6 (1) talks of the distressing news of his sister [Georgiana Catherine eloping with M. W. Barnes against her father's wishes].
Item 705:73 BA14450/290/6 (2) discusses the necessity of an annuity being established for his wife [Emma Susannah Lygon, 2nd daughter of Lord Beauchamp of Madresfield, Worcestershire] in order to 'support her rank, and educate her child' in case of his dying before the death of his father. Enclosed is a reply from Lord Coventry stating that he will give an annuity of £1000 per year.
Item 705:73 BA14450/290/6 (3) gives reference to the funeral of the 7th Earl's father [George William, 6th Earl of Coventry].
Item 705:73 BA14450/290/6 (4) talks of the house of Sir Henry, the uncle of Mary [Beauclerk, 2nd wife of the 8th Earl of Coventry], which he is to inherit upon Sir Henry's death. Talks of the temper of his wife [problems with the marriage are already evident here].
Item 705:73 BA14450/290/6 (5) talks of the offer by the Prince Regent [later King George IV] to write a letter to [Lt-Col. Alexander] Craufurd in light of his marriage to the daughter of the 7th Earl [Lady Barbara Coventry].
Item 705:73 BA14450/290/6 (6) talks of a will, which leaves £10,000 per annum to be equally divided between himself and Mary [Beauclerk].
Item 705:73 BA14450/290/6 (7) talks of threats being made by Harriet Wilson, the 'worst and wickedest bitch in the world', the sister of Lady Berwick, who once lived with Lord Deerhurst, she is demanding that he pays the annuity that he agreed to pay Lady Berwick. As the Lady married so well on account of him introducing her to her husband, Lady Berwick returned his annuity and therefore he refuses to pay it to her sister.
Item 705:73 BA14450/290/6 (8) sends thanks for invitation to Piccadilly and talks of his son having scarlet fever. Talks of Godden [gamekeeper?] and his stupidity, claims that he is not doing his job well. Aron [Aaron] Brown considers 'him wholly ignorant'. Bailiffs were at his house last week and thinks he may be in gaol.
Date13 Sep 1809-10 Feb 1823
Physical DescriptionItem 705:73 BA14450/290/6 (5), requires conservation, paper torn and fragile.
CategoryCorrespondence
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