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Reference Number705:73 BA14450/290/2 (1-3)
Hierarchy Browser Number350/7/9/1/2
TitleLetters from Coventry [George William, 6th Earl of Coventry]
DescriptionLetters sent from Croome [Court, Worcestershire]. Item 705:73 BA14450/290/2 (1) is an account which talks of a man [believed to be the young 7th Earl of Coventry] gaming and associating with a young man 'whose connection had often and particularly been forbidden' and of the case for his returning to America. Talks of Ld D[eerhurst] making 'his father's forgiveness the conditions of his departure'.
Item 705:73 BA14450/290/2 (2) acknowledges receipt of his son's letter, but asks 'the favour of you not to distress me by continuing any further correspondence on the same subject'. [See also items 705:73 BA14450/287/7 (1-20) sent from 7th Earl to his step mother Lady Barbara, Countess of Coventry in which he talks of seeking his father's forgiveness.]
Item 705:73 BA14450/290/2 (3) informing his son that he intends to spend the coming weeks between Spring Hill and Croome Court, gout willing, and that he and a limited number of his family will be welcome there for part of that time.
Date7 Jan 1790-23 Aug 1808
CategoryCorrespondence
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