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Reference Number705:73 BA14450/296/2 (1-7)
Hierarchy Browser Number350/7/12/1/8
TitleLetters from John Coventry [Honourable John Coventry (1789-1852), second son of George William, 7th Earl of Coventry]
DescriptionItem 705:73 BA14450/296/2 (1) talks of a sketch of Peru making them all laugh. Sorry to hear about his accident and hopes it serves as a warning. Does not think [Sir Willoughby] Cotton will embark, though it has been a subject of uneasiness for their Father.
Item 705:73 BA14450/296/2 (2) entreats him to forget the past, before his character 'is irrevocably lost, as well as, the welfare of your family most seriously injured' [in reference to an adulterous affair between John and the 8th Earl's wife, Lady Mary Beauclerk].
Item 705:73 BA14450/296/2 (3) [in reference to his relations with his wife] claims that he never meant to make him feel uneasy, as it was an accidental and in no way intended action. Hopes for a reconciliation with him.
Item 705:73 BA14450/296/2 (4) gives his word that he will never again speak or write to Lady Mary, whether she is living with or separated from him.
Item 705:73 BA14450/296/2 (5) which talks of general expenditure on the North Cray Estates during minority, which would be better kept in the hands of the future 8th Earl.
Item 705:73 BA14450/296/2 (6) talks of giving up the Guardianship of his nephew upon his return from the continent, as his two eldest nieces live with him and wish to continue there. Mentions Spring Hill [Worcestershire] sales.
Item 705:73 BA14450/296/2 (7) talks of his thoughts on giving up his role as a trustee of his nephew. Wants to meet him to show, in the presence of Mr Pemberton [solicitor?] 'a secret Continental Correspondence fully proving a combination of the most ungrateful and malignant nature and requiring your judgement'.
Datec. 1812-3 Dec 1823
Physical DescriptionItems 705:73 BA14450/296/2 (1 and 5) are fragile, require conservation.
CategoryCorrespondence
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