| Description | Letter to Sir John Fleming Leicester from William Lloyd Jones whose father was an officer in the army for over twenty years but due to family misfortune fell into poverty which with the death of his only sister broke his heart and brought on a brain fever which killed him. Leaving his mother unprovided for, therefore Mr Lloyd Jones pleads on her behalf for charity.
Letter to Lady Leicester from her son, William Henry Leicester writing from Nice, general news of his time in France and inquiries about events in England. He states he has been spending much time with the Duke of Bedford and Lady Maynard but that the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are not very popular as they spoil all the parties.
Letter from Mr Kendall concerning the publication of an article which he believes is inadequate and inaccurate. Letter from D. Watson congratulating Sir John on his impending marriage.
Note from Mr Murray on behalf of Mr Pyrkins requesting a visit to Tabley House. Letter from Thomas Bridge congratulating Sir John on his marriage and wishing them both the best for the future.
Unsigned letter to Sir John from Bainard Castle personal letter giving news and pleasantries. Letter from H. Warburton passing on congratulations for Sir Johns wedding and expressing a desire to meet his new bride. Letter on behalf of Lady Gideon to Lady Leicester giving her compliments and enquires as to the source of the lilies given to them by Mr Reeves.
Letter from David Wlliam expressing congratulations on the newly married couples arrival in Tabley.
Letter from J. Grey to Lady Leicester regarding an embroidered gown Lady Leicester expressed an interest in, owned by an unnamed third party. She is willing to sell the gown for thirty guineas as she is in financial difficulties.
Segment of a torn letter from Henry Augustus Leicester, brother of Sir John.
Letters from the Brooke family, the Booth family, Miss Warburton, Mr and Mrs Leigh, Mr. Midmaidely (?), H. Thomas and Mr and Mrs Parker each offering congratulations on the recent marriage of Lord and Lady Leicester.
Letter from J. Byde concerning farming livestock and the completion of a building project. Letter from Joseph Burrows, Forestry making Lady Leicester aware of what he believes is the theft of two huge oak trees, sold off for their wood by Thomas Higson to Joseph Carter without her ladyships knowledge. He states this explains how the steward and carpenter and their families can afford to juggle and feast in the manner they do, by embezzling her timber. Note from Robert S. Tigle, Lord Leitrius, Dublin charting his recent activities.
Note from Sir Joshua Ranelds giving his compliments to Sir John and confirming he will be ready to greet his agent Mr Greene tomorrow.
Letter from L. Brooke charting the ill health and distress within her family and the impending death of her father. Lady Mountshaft note inquiring about an outfit one of Lady Leicesters children tried on in town last week. |