Letter collection
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
150 x 240 mm; 340 mm (Length)
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Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 434634
Summary
a. A collection of Brownlow Family personal letters (Loose) includes a lot of empty envelopes most with Victorian penny red stamps. b. The order of procession for the Coronation of George the III. This is in the form of a large banner and includes reference to the Brownlowe's involvement in the ceremony. c. Documents relating to William Pitt, Prime Minister. d. A collection of Brownlow/Formal documents including the releasing of the Cust silver collection to the Brownlow family by George the Third. e. A collection of draft speeches given by Sir John Cust whilst MP/Speaker of the House of Commons includes some letters. f. Two lottery tickets dated 1786. g. A collection of 18th and 19th century calling cards. h. A collection of bills and personal letters covering a period between 19th and 20th century. i. A number of church letters confirming Richard Cust, admission to Lincoln deanory, including the declaration before the Bishop of Lincoln and Bishop of Rocheter. All dated 1779. j. Two marriage certificates, one from 1779 between Francis Fane of Fulbeck to Jane Cust of Belton, and one from 1761 between James Evelyn of Godstone and Jane Fane.