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Reference Number705:73 BA14450/295/12 (1-5)
Hierarchy Browser Number350/7/12/1/2
TitleLetters written by and received by George William, 8th Earl of Coventry
DescriptionItem 705:73 BA14450/295/12 (1) is an account by a sibling of the 8th Earl which talks of Lady Mary [Beauclerk, Viscountess Deerhurst, later Countess of Coventry, 2nd wife of the 8th Earl of Coventry], liaising with his brother John in the Billiard Room [at Croome Court, Worcestershire], also observed by Col. Cotton [Sir Willoughby Cotton].
Item 705:73 BA14450/295/12 (2) is a copy of a letter sent to Lady Mary talking of her affair with his brother. A note on the reverse reads '2d [second] attack made by a brother on my peace of mind [and] happiness and full proof of a lost woman'.
Item 705:73 BA14450/295/12 (3) is a draft of a letter [believed to be to his brother John Coventry] talking of his discovery of his affair with Lady Mary. Begs to hear that he is innocent.
Items 705:73 BA14450/295/12 (4-5) talk of his feelings towards his brother after his treatment of him.
Date7 Dec 1812-29 Dec 1814
Physical DescriptionItem 705:73 BA14450/295/12 (2) is very fragile, requires conservation
CategoryCorrespondence
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