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Reference Number705:73 BA14450/291/8 (1-2)
Hierarchy Browser Number350/7/9/1/52
TitleLetter to and from Beauchamp [General Henry Beauchamp Lygon, 4th Earl Beauchamp (1784-1863)]
DescriptionCopy letter from Lord Coventry requesting Beauchamp to confirm Sir Roger Gresley's fortune in light of his proposal to marry his daughter, Lady Sophia. Letter of reply sent from Milan [Italy], which talks of Sir Roger Gresley's fortune, believing there to be great incumbrances on his estates. [In reference to his intended marriage to Lady Sophia Coventry] states that he is too young, and cannot make any proper settlements until he reaches age [of majority] the following December.
Date17 Oct 1819
CategoryCorrespondence
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