Lydia Catherine Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, papers: Finding Aid mssLB

Cataloged by Laurel Bessemyer in 2004 and finished by Gayle M. Richardson, Jan. 27, 2010.
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Contributing Institution: The Huntington Library
Title: Lydia Catherine Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, papers
Identifier/Call Number: mssLB
Physical Description: 34.34 Linear Feet (41 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1538-2002
Date (bulk): 1548-1780
Abstract: This collection contains the papers of Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos (1693-1750), and pertains chiefly to her business and financial activities in the six years between the death of her husband James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos (1674-1744), and her own, as well as the activities of her extended family. There are also a large number of papers and deeds concerning various properties held by the family, including Cannons, Shaw and Speen.
Language of Material: English and Latin

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Lydia Catherine Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Provenance

Purchased from Major Paul Payne, through Bernard Quartich, September 2002.

Cataloging Decisions

1. The collection was acquired from Major Paul I.C. Payne in 2002. Major Payne made autograph notes on many pieces of correspondence; including notes to identify Lydia Catherine Brydges' handwriting on various items. These autograph notes were not indexed on the folders or in the Finding Aid.
2. As noted above, Lydia Catherine Brydges' autograph notes appear on correspondence and financial records throughout the collection. Unless substantive, it was decided not to index each instance separately.
3. The spelling of Lydia Catherine Brydges' family name of Van Hattem was spelled variously: Vanhattem, Vanhattum, van Hatten. For purposes of consistency, Lydia Catherine's name was spelled Van Hattem, regardless of how it is spelled by the author of a letter or deed. The same is true for her married name of Davall, variously spelled in the collection as Davall, Devall, Davale, Devoll; on the folders and in the Finding Aid the name has been spelled Davall.

Biographical Note

Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos (1693-1750), was the daughter of John Vanhattem, (d. 1713), an Anglo-Dutch merchant. Her first marriage was to Thomas Davall (1682-1714), a London merchant and M.P. for Harwich, who was also her cousin. He was knighted in June 1713 and died less than a year later in April 1714, leaving Catherine, a wealthy widow with a son, Thomas who died in 1718, thus ending the Davall line.
Lydia Catherine became the third Duchess of Chandos on her marriage to James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos (1674-1744), in April 1736. James Brydges was a noted politician, public official, and, as, Paymaster-General of the forces abroad during Marlborough's wars, a war profiteer, businessman, and -- most famously -- collector, builder, and patron of the arts, the latter of which required the vast fortune he amassed as a public official. As a showcase for his artistic patronage, the duke built the famous mansion of Canons [Cannons] in Middlesex from 1713 to 1725. The duke's third marriage to Lydia was a union that was almost undoubtedly one of convenience to the duke, who had, by that period, expended at least two fortunes; his debts and building plans necessitated a third fortune. The duke died in 1744, leaving Lydia, for the next six years, to settle his accounts and auction art, furniture, and other household items in order to pay off his debts before her own death in November 1750.

Scope and Content

The collection, which spans from 1538-2002 (bulk 1548-1780), contains 927 items pertaining chiefly to the business and financial activities of Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos (1693-1750), in the intervening six years between the death of her husband James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, and her own, as well as the activities of her extended family. In addition, there is correspondence with her family, lawyers, and estate officials, information about the Cannons auctions and the sale of other Brydges properties, and some sixteenth- and seventeenth-century records pertaining to her own family and the Mayne and Goodall families, who once lived at the Van Hattem seat at Dinton Hall in Buckinghamshire. There are also a large number of papers and deeds concerning various properties held by the family, including Cannons, Shaw and Speen. Some pieces are in Latin.
This collection has several strong points for the purpose of research. It fills in a critical gap in the Brydges family papers (a sub-collection of the Huntington's Stowe Archive). During the six years between the death of the Duke of Chandos and her own, Duchess Lydia, family lawyers and estate officials, had to oversee the Cannons auctions and sale of other Brydges' properties, in order to pay off the huge debts left by the Duke at his death. Thus the collection is a valuable archive concerning the later life and circumstances of an early 18th century British aristocratic widow. One weakness of the collection is there is very little material actually from or written by Duchess Lydia. Another strength of the collection is, among the correspondence and financial documents, the presence of women as both landowners and business people in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The papers consist of the following series:
1. Correspondence (Boxes 1-12)
Arranged alphabetically by author. The majority of the correspondence is addressed to Duchess Lydia. Included are three sets of longer runs of letters from John Pudsey, formerly the personal secretary to James Brydges, Duke of Chandos; Luke Richardson, a clerk and receiver to the Six-penny Writ Office, Cursitor and Personal Secretary to Lydia, Duchess of Chandos; and Joseph Biscoe, a lawyer and member of the Fire and Fees Office in London. The correspondence also includes letters addressed to John Vanhattem (both Duchess Lydia's father and brother), as well as letters written by various family members and employees.
2. Accounts and Financial (Boxes 13-15)
Arranged chronologically (1583/84-1788). This series includes bonds, receipts, and accounts from, mainly, Dinton, Buckinghamshire, and Shaw, Berkshire, having to do with Dinton Hall and the estate at Shaw. There are also household accounts for Duchess Lydia dating from the time before she married James Brydges, Duke of Chandos; also included, are documents from the Van Hattem family.
3. Deeds (Boxes 16-31)
Arranged by alphabetically by county, then chronologically (1538[/39]-1791). This series includes deeds, indentures, leases, feoffments, quitclaims for the lands associated with the estate at Dinton Hall, near Aylesbury. The documents in this series are mainly connected to the three families who owned this property at various times, beginning in 1617: the Mayne, the Van Hattem, and the Goodall families; the series also includes documents in connection with the family of Duchess Lydia's first husband, Sir Thomas Davall M.P.
4. Manorial and Estate (Boxes 32-34)
Arranged by alphabetically by county. This series includes documents relating to the various lands and estates connected to James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, and the Van Hattem family, including Shaw, Speen, Dinton Hall, Grays Thurrock, and Cannons. The documents include lists of tenants, rents and peat; particulars, articles of agreement, and valuations, as well as land surveys. Also in this series, is the Dinton Hall Guest Book (1885-1909), which includes three B&W photographs of Dinton Hall and grounds.
5. Personal Papers (Boxes 35-38)
Arranged chronologically (1663-1780). Included in this series are wills, marriage settlements, licenses, appointments, etc. The documents relate to Dinton Hall and to the Davall, Van Hattem, Mayne, and Goodall families.
6. Misc., including Legal (Box 39)
Arranged chronologically (1682-1750). This series includes documents relating to the manufacture of gun powder and the East India Company, the Court of Chancery and miscellaneous legal pieces. Also included are miscellaneous household lists of coarse linen and Table "Linnen."
7. Ephemera (Boxes 40-41)
Arranged alphabetically by subject. This series includes the research material collected by Major Paul Payne; it includes correspondence, notes, photocopies, printed material about the Duke of Chandos, the Davall and Van Hattem families, Shaw Hall, Dinton Hall, Cannons and Cavendish Square. This series also includes the packing crate inventory and collection inventory list created by Bernard Quaritch in 2002. Box 41 contains two items which are damaged and very fragile and need conservation; these cannot be paged without curator's approval.

Arrangement

Organized in 7 series: Series 1. Correspondence; Series 2. Accounts and financial; Series 3. Deeds; Series 4. Manorial and estate; Series 5. Personal papers; Series 6. Miscellaneous including legal; Series 7. Ephemera.

General

Call numbers included in this collection: mssLB 1-926.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Administration of estates -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Archives
Aristocracy (Social class) -- England -- History -- 18th century -- Archives
Auctions -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Archives
Bankruptcy -- Great Britain -- History -- Case studies -- Sources
Executors and administrators -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century --Archives
Finance -- England -- History -- 18th century -- Archives
Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746.
Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Sources
Accounts -- Great Britain.
Bonds (legal records) -- Great Britain.
Business letters -- Great Britain.
Deeds -- Great Britain.
Ephemera -- Great Britain.
Indentures -- Great Britain.
Letters (correspondence) -- Great Britain.

 

Correspondence

Physical Description: 12 boxes
Box 1

Correspondence -- Baldwyn - Biscoe, J. (1744-1746, Dec.). LB 1-5, 925, 6-47

 

Baldwyn, K----. 3 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750 LB 1-3 1737/38-1744/45).

 

Bangham, Edward. 3 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 4-5, 925 1745-1746

 

Biscoe, Elisha. 13 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 6-18 1746-1749

 

Biscoe, Joseph. 1 note and 28 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750 LB 19-47 1744-1746, Dec.).

Scope and Contents

Note: some of the letters written by a secretary in another hand.
Box 2

Correspondence -- Biscoe, J. (1746/47, Jan.-1748, June). LB 48-60, 93, 61-73, 75-80, 109, 81, 110, 82-92, 101, 94-98

 

Biscoe, Joseph. 52 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750 LB 48-60, 93, 61-73, 75-80, 109, 81, 110, 82-92, 101, 94-98 1746/47, Jan.-1748, June).

Scope and Contents

Note: some of the letters written by a secretary in another hand; LB 54 removed to Oversize Box 12.
Box 3

Correspondence -- Biscoe, J. (1748, July-1749, Dec.). LB 74, 99-100, 102-108, 111-145, 146-154

 

Biscoe, Joseph. 54 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750 LB 99-100, 102-108, 111-145, 74, 146-154 1748, July-1749, Dec.).

Scope and Contents

Note: some of the letters written by a secretary in another hand, some letters damaged.
Box 4

Correspondence -- Biscoe, J. (1749/50, Jan.-1750, Nov.) - Hudson. LB 155-158, 170, 159-169, 171-178, 552, 179-188, 673, 189-215

 

Biscoe, Joseph. 14 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750 LB 155-158, 170, 159-167 1749/50, Jan.-[before 1750 Nov.]).

Scope and Contents

Note: some of the letters written by a secretary in another hand; LB 170 removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

Biscoe, Joseph. 2 letters to Elizabeth Vanhattem, d. 1765 LB 168-169 1748).

 

Blackstone, William, 1723-1780. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 171 1748, Oct. 9).

Scope and Contents

Note: damaged with some loss of text; includes printed material sent to all tenants leasing property of All Souls College, Oxford. Followed by A.N.S. by Joseph Biscoe, Oct. 12, 1748. Removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

Brydges, Jane, Lady, 1726-1776. 2 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 172-173 1748/49

Scope and Contents

Note: both letters damaged and stained.
 

Bunyan, [Alexander]. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, London. LB 174 1733, Oct. 13

Scope and Contents

Followed by: A.N.S. by Thomas Padnall, Oct. 13, 1733. Note: damaged & fragile -- please handle carefully.
 

Capper, Francis. 4 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750 LB 175-178 1746-1748).

 

[Chandos, Henry Brydges, Duke of, 1708-1771]. 1 letter to [Mr.] ----- Philpot, A.L. (1 p.) LB 552 [ca. 1745?]).

Scope and Contents

Note: copy; written as Lord Carnarvon, one of the two executors of Chandos, the other being Lydia, Duchess of Chandos. See Baker, Abstract of Will, p. 465.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 1 letter to Edward Bangham, A.L. (1 p.) LB 179 1745, June 23).

Scope and Contents

Note: draft; stained.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 1 letter to Elisha Biscoe, A.L. (3 p.) LB 180 1748/49, Jan. 8).

Scope and Contents

Note: draft.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 7 letters to Joseph Biscoe LB 181-187 [ca. 1745?]-[before 1750, Nov.]).

Scope and Contents

Note: drafts; LB 187 removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 1 letter to [Henry Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1708-1771], A.Df.S. (1 p.) LB 188 [before 1750, Nov.]).

Scope and Contents

Note: damaged; removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 1 letter to Luke Richardson, L. (1 p.), Shaw (Berks.). LB 673 1747, May 6

Scope and Contents

Note: this letter was dictated by Lydia to Mrs. Randolph, her companion at Shaw; not sent.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 1 letter to [Sir], A.L. (2 p.), Shaw (Berks.). LB 189 1746/47, Mar. 7

Scope and Contents

Note: draft.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 1 letter to [Sir], A.L. (4 p.) LB 190 [before 1750 Nov.]).

Scope and Contents

Note: draft; damaged.
 

Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1787, A.L.S. (3 p.), [London]. LB 191 [ca.1720/21?], Feb. 3

 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 1 letter to -----, L. (1 p.), Isleworth (Middlesex). LB 192 1746, Dec. 8

Scope and Contents

Note: probably dictated by Lydia.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 2 notes to -----, A.N. (2 p.) LB 193 [before 1750, Nov.]).

Scope and Contents

Note: 2 pieces of misc. notes & accounts.
 

Fergusson, Walter. 2 letters to James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, London. LB 194-195 1741

Scope and Contents

Note: LB 195 is a contemporary copy of LB 194.
 

Ffleming, Richard. 2 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Dinmore (Hereford). LB 196-197 1745

Scope and Contents

Note: LB 196 removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

Fitts, Hugo. 3 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Amsterdam. LB 198-200 1733-1739/40

Scope and Contents

Note: LB 198-200 removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

Fitts, Hugo. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, A.L.S. (1 p.), Amsterdam. LB 201 1734, June 4

Scope and Contents

Note: removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

Gifford, E----. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 202 [ca. 1736?]).

Scope and Contents

Note: this is a memo concerning household matters. Damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Gourdon, M----. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 203 1734[/35], Feb. 27), London.

 

Greenhill, John. 9 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 204-212 1749-1750

Scope and Contents

Note: LB 206, 208, 211-212 removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

Greenhill, John. 1 letter to [Sir], A.L. (2 p.) LB 213 1749).

Scope and Contents

Note: draft letter?
 

Hudson, [Elizabeth], 1720-1783. 2 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750 LB 214-215 1749-1750).

Box 5

Correspondence -- Ingoldsby - Powlett. LB 216-232, 233-250, 251, 252-274

 

Ingoldsby, Thomas, 1689-1768. 1 letter to [John Van Hattem, d. 1747], A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 216 1735, Dec. 30).

 

Inwood, Annabella, b. 1713. 3 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 217-219 1744-1745

 

Inwood, Thomas, d. 1747. 6 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 220-225 1744-1744/45

 

James, William. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 226 1735, July 9).

 

James, -----. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, A.L.S. (1 p.), London. LB 227 1735, Oct. 29

 

Jeffreys, George, 1678-1755. 2 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Biddesdon. LB 228-229 1749

 

Jesse, W----. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, A.L.S. (1 p.), London. LB 230 1735, Mar. 27

 

Kearney, Henrietta, b. 1719. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Dublin. LB 231 A.L.S. (1 p.), ([1745?], Aug. 7

 

Korten, J. Abraham. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, A.L.S. (3 p.), London. LB 232 1734, Apr. 9

 

Lawrence, W----. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 251 [ca. 1745?], Sep. 8).

 

Leigh, Anne, b. 1703. 3 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Oxford. LB 233-235 1746/47

 

Leigh, Charles, b. 1700. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.), Llanwarne. LB 236 1744, Aug. 27

 

Leigh, Theophilus, 1693-1785. 12 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Adlestrop, London, Oxford. LB 237- 248 1744-1746/47

 

Leigh, William, b. 1691. 2 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Adlestrop. LB 249-250 1744

Scope and Contents

Note: LB 249 damaged.
 

Matthews, Thomas. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (2 p.) LB 252 [before 1750 Nov.]).

 

[Mirrlman?], Dionis. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.)), Amsterdam. LB 253 1744, Sep. 8

Scope and Contents

Note: removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

Ockleshaw, Richard. 2 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Coringham. LB 254-255 1748-1750

 

Padnall, Thomas. 16 letters to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, London. LB 256-271 1728-1734

 

Palmer, Phil. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 272 1749, Sep. 26).

Scope and Contents

Note: damaged.
 

Powlett, George. 2 letters to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, Amport (Hants.). LB 273-274 1763-1768

Scope and Contents

Note: LB 274 damaged and very fragile, handle carefully.
Box 6

Correspondence -- Pudsey, J. (1744, Dec.-1746, May). LB 276-326

 

Pudsey, John. 51 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 276-326 1744, Dec.-1746, May

Scope and Contents

Note: LB 303, originally enclosed: typewritten copy of original Sun Insurance Office Ltd., policy No. 96474, 5th October 1743, for James, Duke of Chandos. Also, accompanying typewritten letter from Sun Alliance Ins. Group, in reply to an enquiry from Major Paul I.C. Payne, Aug. 25, 1965 (2 p.); now cataloged separately as LB 424.
Box 7

Correspondence -- Pudsey, J. (1746, June-1747, Oct.). LB 327-349, 423, 350-377

 

Pudsey, John. 52 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London and Cannons (Middlesex). LB 327-349, 423, 350-377 1746, June-1747, Oct.

Box 8

Correspondence -- Pudsey, J. (1747, Nov.-1750, Sep.) - Richardson, L. (1744, Nov.- 1745, May). LB 378-406, 422, 407-421, 425-435

 

Pudsey, John. 45 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 378-406, 422, 407-421 1747, Nov.-1750, Sep.

 

Richardson, Luke. 11 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 425-435 1744, Nov.-1745, May

Box 9

Correspondence -- Richardson, L. (1745, June-1746, Aug.). LB 436-464, 501, 465-477, 479-488

 

Richardson, Luke. 53 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 436-464, 501, 465-477, 479-488 1745, June-1746, Aug.

Scope and Contents

Note: LB 439 and 452 removed to Oversize Box 12.
Box 10

Correspondence -- Richardson, L. (1746, Sep.-1750, Oct.). LB 489-500, 502-508, 478, 509-535

 

Richardson, Luke. 47 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 489-500, 502-508, 478, 509-535 1746, Sep.-1750, Oct.

Box 11

Correspondence -- Robinson - Wilmot; Unidentified. LB 536-539, 554, 540, 424, 541-545, 275, 546, 926, 547-551, 553

 

Robinson, Andrew. 3 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 536-538 1750

 

Sharpe, [John?]. 1 letter to James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, A.L.S. (3 p.) LB 539 1731, Oct. 12).

Scope and Contents

Note: includes account of interest due from His Grace on £13,000 to the Infant at Michaelmas 1731. Removed to Oversize Box 12.
 

[Silman?], Nicholas. 1 letter to Thomas Davall, A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 554 1677, Nov. 6).

Scope and Contents

Note: damaged and fragile, with loss of text.
 

Smith, Joseph. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (2 p.), Stanmore. LB 540 1749, July 25

 

Sun Alliance Insurance Group. 1 letter to Paul I.C. Payne, L.S. (typewritten: 1 p.) LB 424 1965, Aug. 25), London.

Scope and Contents

Signed by: W.E.H. Fuller, Secretary. Note: also enclosed, typewritten copy of original Sun Insurance Office Ltd., policy No. 96474, 5th October 1743, for James, Duke of Chandos (1 p.). Originally enclosed with: letter from John Pudsey to Lydia, Duchess of Chandos, Oct. 12, 1745; now cataloged separately as LB 303.
 

Taylor, J----. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.), London. LB 541 1750, Apr. 26

 

Van Hattum, Catrijna. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (3 p.) LB 542 1739).

Scope and Contents

Note: written in [Dutch?]; also enclosed, typewritten translation.
 

Walter, Edward. 1 letter to [James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744]?, A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 543 1741, June 3).

 

Wickham, John. 2 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Stanmore and London. LB 544-545 1748-1750

 

William Pukett & Co. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1787, A.L.S. (1 p.), London. LB 275 1772, Apr. 18

Scope and Contents

Also: an account for two silver, engraved flagons (1 p.). Note: very fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Wilmot, Edward, Sir, 1693-1786. 6 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 546, 926, 547-550 1744-1745

 

-----. 1 letter to James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, A.L. (4 p.) LB 551 1740, May 10), Southampton.

Scope and Contents

Note: right hand bottom corner missing on all pages, including signature.
 

-----. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L. (1 p.), London. LB 553 1749/50, Mar. 22

Scope and Contents

Note: damaged, signature missing.
Box 12

Correspondence Oversize -- Biscoe - Sharpe.

 

Biscoe, Joseph. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, L.S. (1 p.) LB 54 1746/47, Feb. 21).

Scope and Contents

Note: letter written by a secretary in another hand.
 

Biscoe, Joseph. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, L.S. (2 p.) LB 170 1749/50, Jan. 30).

Scope and Contents

Note: letter written by a secretary in another hand; includes list of earlier title deeds and leases, 1727-1747.
 

Blackstone, William, 1723-1780. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.) LB 171 1748, Oct. 9).

Scope and Contents

Note: damaged with some loss of text; includes printed material sent to all tenants leasing property of All Souls College, Oxford. Followed by A.N.S. by Joseph Biscoe, Oct. 12, 1748.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 1 letter to Joseph Biscoe, A.L.S. (3 p.) LB 187 [before 1750, Nov.]).

 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. 1 letter to [Henry Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1708-1771], A.Df.S. (1 p.) LB 188 [before 1750, Nov.]).

Scope and Contents

Note: damaged.
 

Ffleming, Richard. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.), Dinmore (Hereford). LB 196 1745, July

Scope and Contents

Note: damaged.
 

Fitts, Hugo. 3 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, Amsterdam. LB 198-200 1733-1739/40

Scope and Contents

Note: LB 198 damaged and fragile.
 

Fitts, Hugo. 1 letter to John Van Hattem, d. 1747, A.L.S. (1 p.), Amsterdam. LB 201 1734, June 4

 

Greenhill, John. 4 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 206, 208, 211-212 1749-1750

 

[Mirrlman?], Dionis. 1 letter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, A.L.S. (1 p.), Amsterdam. LB 253 1744, Sep. 8

 

Richardson, Luke. 2 letters to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, London. LB 439, 452 1745

 

Sharpe, [John?]. 1 letter to James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, A.L.S. (3 p.) LB 539 1731, Oct. 12).

Scope and Contents

Note: includes account of interest due from His Grace on £13,000 to the Infant at Michaelmas 1731.
 

Accounts and Financial

Physical Description: 3 boxes
Box 13

Accounts & Financial (1583/84 - 1725). LB 676-685, 910, 687, 555-556, 688, 557-558

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of Christopher Lane regarding lease of land from Richard Saunder, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 676 1583/84, Mar. 24.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of obligation by Edmund Verney to Richard Dover of lands in Dinton, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 677 1586/87, Jan. 3.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of Christopher Lane to Reynold Brookes to Elizabeth Cooke of an obligation by which John Duncome was bound in the amount of 40 marks, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 678 1592, Apr. 20.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of Thomas Saunders obligation to John White, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 679 [ca. 1593].

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of William Moore to Thomas Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 680 [ca. 1603?].

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of Matthew Bartlett to Thomas Comes, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 681 1636.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of Thomas Mitten to William Mabley re settlement of lands in Dinton on Frances Mytten after her marriage to Mabley, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 682 1639, July 23.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of Richard Mabley to William Mabley, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 683 1639.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of Thomas Fulkes to William Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 684 1641.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond obligating Thomas Coles the younger to William Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 685 1666.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of John and Dorothy Evans regarding a lease of lands from Henry Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 910 1689, Sep. 10.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of obligation by Ephraim Holt to Thomas Farrer, D.S. (printed form, filled in, 1 p.). LB 687 1699, June 6.

 

Account of work done in the house of [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], D. (1 p). LB 555 1716, Oct. 23.

Scope and Contents

Note: payment received of "my Lady Devall" in Dec. 1716. Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Van Collema, John, d. 1736? Account for tea to [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], A.D.S. (1 p). LB 556 1718, Jan.-May.

Scope and Contents

Followed by: A.N.S. by Van Collema, May 22, 1718; bill made out to Lady Davall. Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of obligation by Thomas Saunders to Mary and John Kingsly, D.S. (printed form, filled in, 1 p.). LB 688 1720, Dec. 5.

 

Receipts…for His Grace's purchase of estates, D. (1 p). LB 557 1721-1722.

 

Receipts to John Van Hattem for purchase of shares in the Bank of England, D.S. (printed forms, filled in, 6 p). LB 558 1724-1725.

Scope and Contents

Note: very fragile -- handle carefully.
Box 14

Accounts & Financial (1726-1739/40). LB 559-561, 689, 562-571, 573-575, 572, 576-587, 590, 588-589, 618, 690

 

Note of stamp duty for Chancery Suitors, D. (1 p). LB 559 1726-1746.

 

Account of payments to various people, D. (2 p). LB 560 1727, May 5-June 26.

 

Barnes, Robert. Account for shoeing and farrying a pair of coach horses, A.D.S. (1 p). LB 561 1728-1729.

Scope and Contents

Signed: Lydia Catherine Davall. Followed by: A.N.S. by Robert Barnes, Oct. 16, 1729.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of obligation by Richard Sarjeant to Ann Crows, D.S. (1 p.). LB 689 1729, July 4.

 

Berkshire, Shaw. Account of the purchase money of the Shaw estate exclusive of timber, D. (4 p.). LB 562 1729-1738.

 

Barnes, Robert. Account for shoeing and farrying a pair of coach horses, A.D.S. (1 p). LB 563 1730.

Scope and Contents

Bill made out to: "My Lady Devoll." Followed by: A.N.S. by Robert Barnes, Nov. 6, 1730.
 

Account for money spent on gloves by [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], A.D.S (1 p). LB 564 1730, Mar.-May.

Scope and Contents

Signed by: [Elizabeth] Gladman.
 

Berkshire, Shaw. Amount of the purchase money of the Shaw estate exclusive of the timber, D. (4 p.). LB 565 1730-1736.

Scope and Contents

Also enclosed: column of figures. Note: early draft, with corrections; stained and damaged.
 

Account from the Apothecary to the servants of [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], A.D.S. (1 p). LB 566 1731, Aug. 23.

Scope and Contents

Followed by: A.N.S. by John Culmes, Aug. 31, 1731. Fragile and damaged -- handle carefully.
 

Barnes, Robert. Account for shoeing and farrying a pair of coach horses, A.D.S. (1 p). LB 567 1731.

Scope and Contents

Bill made out to: "The Lady Davale." Followed by: A.N.S. by Robert Barnes, Oct. 6, 1731.
 

Bond from Patrick Heron and Robert [Lidderdaile?] to [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], D.S. (printed form, filled in, 1 p). LB 568 1731.

 

Padnall, Thomas. Account of Rents and Disbursements for John Van Hattem, A.D.S. (2 p). LB 569 1732/[33], Jan.-Apr.

Scope and Contents

Followed by: A.N.S. by Thomas Padnall, Apr. 17, 1733.
 

Padnall, Thomas. Account of Rents and Disbursements for John Van Hattem, A.D.S. (1 p). LB 570 1733, Apr.-July.

Scope and Contents

Followed by: A.N.S. by Thomas Padnall, Aug. 14, 1733.
 

Padnall, Thomas. Amount of money Paid and Received on behalf of John Van Hattem, A.D.S. (1 p). LB 571 1733, Aug.-Oct.

Scope and Contents

Followed by: A.N.S. by Thomas Padnall, [Nov. 7, 1733].
 

Padnall, Thomas. Account of Rents and Money paid on behalf of John Van Hattem, A.D.S. (1 p). LB 573 1733/[34], Jan.-Feb.

Scope and Contents

Followed by: A.N.S. by Thomas Padnall, Feb. 5, 1733/34.
 

List of Creditors of the late Sir Thomas Dolman, D. (1 p). LB 574 [ca. 1734].

 

A List of…Debts due from Sir Thomas Dolman to diverse persons…, D. (1 p). LB 575 [ca. 1734].

 

Holloman, Joseph. Account of bricklaying and tiling work done on the house of [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], D. (1 p). LB 572 1734/35, Jan.-Feb.

Scope and Contents

Followed by: A.N.S. by Joseph Holloman, [Jan. 15, 1743/35]. Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Fry, William. Account of plumber's work done for [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], D. (1 p). LB 576 1734/35, Jan.-Feb.

Scope and Contents

Bill made out to: "The Lady Devall." On verso: A.N.S. by William Fry, Feb. 3, 1734/35.
 

Woodcock, John. Account from vintner to [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], A.D.S. (1 p). LB 577 1734/35.

Scope and Contents

Bill made out to: "The Lady Davall," for Dec. 28-Feb. 18.
 

A list of the several sums remaining due and unpaid from the late Sir Thomas [Dolman], D. (3 p). LB 578 1734/35, Jan.

 

Bill for John Van Hattem, D. (1 p). LB 579 1735, Apr-Dec.

 

List of Sir Thomas Dolman's Creditors living in or near Newbury, D. (1 p). LB 580 [1735], July 14.

Scope and Contents

Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

A State showing how much remain'd unpaid of the Infants Interest money at [Michaelmas] 1735…, D. (1 p). LB 581 [1735?].

 

An Account of the Distribution of the Communion Money…, D. (3 p). LB 582 1735-1736.

Scope and Contents

Damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Berkshire, Shaw. [Account of legal fees for drawing up Deeds and Conveyances], D. (5 p.). LB 583 1735-1741.

 

Stallwood, John. Account for carving and gilding, A.D.S. (1 p). LB 584 1736, Mar. 26.

Scope and Contents

Bill made out to: "The Lady Devale." Followed by: A.N.S. by John Stallwood, Mar. 29, 1736.
 

Receipt for purchase of blue damask, D. (printed form, filled in, 1 p). LB 585 1736, Apr. 8.

 

[Berkshire, Shaw]? Account of Purchase Money Remaining, D. (1 p.). LB 586 1737, Jan.-Oct.

 

Berkshire, Shaw. Account showing how the purchase money for Shaw has been discharged, D. (1 p.). LB 587 1738, July 29.

Scope and Contents

Note: stained.
 

An Account of the Produce of the Fund granted for the relief of the Suitors of the Court of Chancery, D. (1 p). LB 590 1738, Apr. 27.

 

Berkshire, Shaw. State of purchase money of Shaw…how it has been paid, and the interest accrued thereon, D. (3 p.). LB 588 1738, Sep. 16.

 

An Account of Communion money delivered in with Christmas…, D. (4 p). LB 589 1738.

 

Berkshire, Shaw. List of Debts unpaid affecting the Shaw estate, D. (2 p.). LB 618 [ca. 1738?].

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of obligation by Thomas Hill and Ann Hill to Mary Hill, D.S. (printed form, filled in, 1 p.). LB 690 1739[/40], Mar. 21.

Box 15

Accounts & Financial (1740-1788). LB 591-592, 617, 593-598, 691, 599, 614, 600-606, 615-616, 607-608, 613, 609-612, 923

 

Bucks., Dinton. [List of rates assessed for clearing the River Thames], D. (1 p.). LB 591 1740, June 9.

 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Account of Rents and Moneys received by Walter Fergusson, D. (1 p.). LB 592 1740.

 

Berkshire, Speen. Abatements to be made out of Mr. Beale's Bill, D. (4 p.). LB 617 [ca. 1740?].

Scope and Contents

Draft copy?
 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Account of Woodlands & Coppices, D. (1 p.). LB 593 1741, Sep. 21.

 

Fergusson, Walter. Answers made to several debts of tradesman…, D. (1 p). LB 594 [ca. 1741?].

 

Berkshire, Shaw. State showing how the Account between James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, and Mr. Matthews will come out, Lady Day 1742, D. (1 p.). LB 595 1741/42, Mar. 6.

 

Berkshire, Shaw. An Account of growth of Coppice woods…, D. (1 p.). LB 596 1742.

Scope and Contents

Note: bottom portion of page cut away; with autograph notes by Lydia Catherine, 1746-1748.
 

Bill to James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, for port wine, D. (1 p). LB 597 1743, Feb. 23.

 

A State showing how much of the Infant's interest money…has been paid and how much remains due on Lady Day 1743, D. (1 p). LB 598 1743.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bond of obligation by John Van Hattem to Joseph Biscoe, D. (printed forms, filled in, 3 p.). LB 691 1743-1745.

Scope and Contents

Also enclosed: autograph noted in an unknown hand.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. [Notes concerning estates and interest due], A.D. (1 p.). LB 599 [ca. 1744?].

 

[Account of money due to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], D. (2 p). LB 614 [ca. 1745?].

Scope and Contents

With autograph notes by Lydia Catherine.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. [List of payments received from various people and paid to the Sun Fire Office], A.D. (1 p.). LB 600 1745/46, Mar. 13.

 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. [List of money received and distributed], A.D. (1 p.). LB 601 1745-1746.

Scope and Contents

Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

[Gross and net income of Brydges Estates]?, D. (1 p). LB 602 [ca. 1746?].

Scope and Contents

Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Barrett, Isaac. Account of money owed by Mr. Lund for wax lights, A.D.S. (1 p). LB 603 1746[/47], Mar. 3.

 

An Account of What Money Hath Been Paid into the Office of Keeper or Clerk of His Majesty's Hanaper in Chancery…, D. (3 p). LB 604 1747, June.

 

An Account of What Money Hath Been Paid into the Office of Keeper or Clerk of His Majesty's Hanaper in Chancery…, D. (3 p). LB 605 1747, July.

 

An Account of What Money Hath Been Paid into the Office of Keeper or Clerk of His Majesty's Hanaper in Chancery…, D. (2 p). LB 606 1747, Oct.

 

Account of Fees taken in the Hanaper office showing the several dividends paid thereout to the King etc., D. (12 p). LB 615 [ca. 1747?].

 

Richardson, Luke. Account of expenses for journey by coach from Shaw Hall to London, A.D. (14 p). LB 616 1748, Apr.-May.

 

Craiesteyn, Abraham. Receipt for Mortgage Interest, A.D.S. (1 p). LB 607 1748, June 14.

 

Biscoe, Joseph. [Account of money paid for various services on behalf of Mrs. Van Hattem], A.D. (1 p). LB 608 1748-1749.

Scope and Contents

Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. [Miscellaneous Accounts and Calculations], A.D. (10 p.). LB 613 [Before 1750 Nov.].

 

Fenwick, Ann. Account of fabrics, etc., bought by Mrs. Van Hattem, D. (1 p). LB 609 1752, Jan.-Mar.

Scope and Contents

Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Clark, Richard. [Account of money spent on plants and gardening supplies by Mrs. Van Hattem], D. (1 p). LB 610 1752-1753, Nov.-Jan.

 

Perkins, [Jonathan]. Account of money spent on hardware, etc., by Matthew Stevens on behalf of Mrs. Van Hattem, D. (2 p). LB 611 1753, Mar 3.

Scope and Contents

Note: account covers July 1748-May 1751.
 

Pitches, John. Account of money spent at Saddlers by John Van Hattem, A.D.S. (3 p). LB 612 1754-1756.

 

Bucks., Cuddington and Dinton. Grant of Annuity to be issuing out of Rebecca Vanhattem's Estates for her separate use during the joint lives of her and the Rev. William Goodall her intended husband, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 923 1788, Apr. 15.

 

Deeds

Physical Description: 16 boxes
Box 16

Bucks., Bierton, Boarstall, Cuddington, Dinton (1548-1588). LB 699, 900, 700-708

 

Bucks., Bierton, Dinton and Quainton. Quitclaim agreement between John Kipling on the one hand and Samuel Holdsworth and Collibury his wife and others for land, D. (1 mb.) LB 699 1745, June 9).

 

Bucks., Boarstall. Lease from John Awbrey to William Spencer commencing at Lady Day 1721, D. (1 mb.) LB 900 1721, Oct.).

 

Bucks., Cuddington. Counterpart of lease of lands from Sir John Vanhattem to Thomas Bishop, D. (1 mb.) LB 700 1769[/70], Jan. 9).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and sale of land by Richard Dover to Thomas Birch, D. (1 mb.) LB 701 1548[/49], Feb. 28).

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Deed], D. (2 mb.) LB 702 1579[/80], Jan. 9).

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Deed], D. (1 mb.) LB 703 1585, June 30).

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Deed], D. (1 mb.) LB 704 1585, Sep. 21).

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Deed], D. (1 mb.) LB 705 1586[/87], Jan. 2).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Purchase deed for land from William Clarke to Thomas Sumner, D. (1 mb.) LB 706 1587, July 15).

Scope and Contents

Note: damaged -- can't fully open.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Danbury's rent, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 707 1587).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Deed of Covenants concerning a rent charge from Ralph Dover et al to Thomas Cooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 708 1588, Sep. 14).

Box 17

Bucks., Dinton (1588-1593). LB 709-721

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Indenture], D. (1 mb.) LB 709 1588, Nov. 20).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment of the mansion by John White to Thomas Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 710 1588[/89], Feb. 12).

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Indenture], D. (2 mb.) LB 711 1590[/91], Jan. 17).

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Deed], D.S. (1 mb.) LB 712 1591, Oct. 7).

Scope and Contents

Note: in Latin.
 

Bucks., Dinton. [Indenture], D. (1 mb.) LB 713 1592, Mar. 24).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. [Deed], D.S. (1 mb.) LB 714 1592, Apr. 20).

Scope and Contents

Note: in Latin.
 

Bucks., Dinton. [Indenture], D.S. (2 mb.) LB 715 1592, Sep. 28).

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Indenture], D.S. (2 mb.) LB 716 1592).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment by Thomas Saunders to John White and others, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 717 1593, May 16).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of land by Thomas Saunders to John White, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 718 1593, May 16).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment of 3 acres of land by John White and others to Reynold Brooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 719 1593).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment from Thomas Saunders to John White, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 720 1593).

Scope and Contents

Note: in Latin.
 

Bucks., Dinton. [Deed], D. (1 mb.) LB 721 1593).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
Box 18

Bucks., Dinton (1593/94-1619). LB 722-740

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Indenture], D.S. (2 mb.) LB 722 1593[/94], Feb. 28).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Quitclaim by John White to Thomas Cooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 723 1594, Sep. 7).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Quitclaim from John White and others to Reynold Brooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 724 1594, Nov.).

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Indenture], D.S. (2 mb.) LB 725 1595, May 29).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Rent from Thomas Sumner to Thomas Fulkes for lands in Dinton, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 726 1598, Apr. 9).

 

Bucks., Dinton. [Quitclaim?], D.S. (1 mb.) LB 727 1598).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Edmund Robins' mortgage to Thomas Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 728 1600, Apr. [9?]).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for the exchange of lands between Thomas and Anthony Dover, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 729 1601, Sep. 19).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and Sale of lands in Dinton by William Moore, Anne his wife and John their son to Thomas Saunders, D. (1 mb.) LB 730 1604[/05], Mar. 21).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Deed of Sale by Anthony Dover to William and Anthony Godden of lands in Dinton, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 731 1605[/06], Mar. 24).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease by Anthony Dover to William Godden, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 732 1606, Oct. 20).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and Sale with Feoffment by John and Richard Slater to Anthony Dover, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 733 1608, Apr. 28).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and Sale and Feoffment of property by Anthony Dover to William Famborone, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 734 1609, Dec. 12).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Quitclaim by John Robins to Anthony Dover, D. (1 mb.) LB 735 1609).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Quitclaim by Richard Robins to Anthony Dover, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 736 1609).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and Sale and Feoffment of property by William Godden to Thomas Fulkes, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 737 1612, Nov. 10).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of land by Thomas Sumner to Richard Robins, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 738 1614, Nov. 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment by Thomas Sumner to Richard Hurst, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 739 1619, Aug. 17).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Quitclaim by Edward Farborough to Thomas Mitten, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 740 1619, Nov. 1).

Box 19

Bucks., Dinton (1628-1646/47). LB 741-755

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment of two acres of land by Thomas Cooke to Reynold Brooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 741 1628, Sep. 26).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of land from Thomas Worceter to John Dover, D. (1 mb.) LB 742 1629, Oct. 10).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment by Thomas Coles to William Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 743 1632[/33], Jan. 29).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment of a messuage by William Bartlett to Thomas Comes, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 744 1634, May 9).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of messuage, lands, and rents by John Dover to Thomas Woster and John Colyns with further rights reserved for John Wynnyate, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 745 1634, Sep. 8).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of land by John Dover to John Wynnyate, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 746 1634, Sep. 10).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Purchase deed of meadow from John Wynnyatt to William Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 747 1638, Mar. 23).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Grant of quit rents by John Wynnyatt to William Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 748 1638, Mar. 24).

Scope and Contents

Damaged and faded.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and Sale and Feoffment by Richard Dover to John Collins, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 749 1638, June 28).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment by Thomas Wolter to William Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 750 1638, Oct. 27).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Sir Walter Pye's lease of land to Henry Proby, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 751 1640, June 26).

Scope and Contents

Stained.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of land from Henry Proby to Sir William Pye, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 752 1640, June 27).

Scope and Contents

Stained.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment between Henry Arnatt and William Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 753 1641, Dec. 22).

Scope and Contents

Torn and damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of Rectory, Parsonage and church of Dinton by Sir Walter Pye to Sir Heneage Proby, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 754 1646, Dec. 31).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Grant of an acre of land by John Saunders to William Sumner, D. (2 mb.) LB 755 1646[/47], Jan. 25).

Box 20

Bucks., Dinton (1646/47-1656). LB 757, 756, 758-768

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of property by Heneage Proby to Sir Walter Pye, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 757 1646[/47], Jan. 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and Sale with Feoffment by Simon Slater et al to William and Elizabeth Kingston, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 756 1647, June 15).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment of two acres of land by Simon Slatter to William Mabley, D.S. (2 mb.) LB 758 1648, June 14).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for bargain and sale of land by Thomas Birche to Richard Smyte, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 759 1648, Dec. 28).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment between Edmund Robins and Thomas Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 760 1649, July 7).

Scope and Contents

Note: includes separate obligation.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment of the Church houses by Simon Mayne, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 761 1651, Mar. 25).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease for one year of lands by William and Henry Sumner to William Brookes, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 762 1651, Aug. 2).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of Rectory and Church of Dinton by Sir Walter Pye and Henry Proby to Richard Serjeant, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 763 1651[/52], Mar. 10).

Scope and Contents

Stained and damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Quitclaim by Sir Walter Pye et al of the Rectory of Dinton to the use of Richard Serjeant, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 764 1651[/52], Mar. 24).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment by John Neale to Alexander Farmeborow, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 765 1652, Nov. 3).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of land to Samuel Shrimpton by Edmond and Samuel Robins, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 766 1655, Sep. 24).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and Sale of property from Simon Mayne to Richard Smallbrooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 767 1655[/56], Mar. 18).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment from Thomas Birch to Henry Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 768 1656, Dec. 15).

Box 21

Bucks., Dinton (1657-1666). LB 769-777

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of land to Edmond Robins to Richard Smallbrooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 769 1657, Nov. 22).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment between John Collins and Henry Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 770 1659, June).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture of agreement for the mortgage of certain jointure lands of Elizabeth Mayne, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 771 1662, Dec. 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for bargain and sale of property from Elizabeth Mayne to Christopher Eyleton and George Gosnold, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 772 1662, Dec. 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of land to Christopher Eyleton and George Gosnold from John Whitfield and Thomas Staples, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 773 1662, Dec. 3).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Surrender to Elizabeth Mayne of Manor and lands of Dinton to Christopher Eyleton and George Gosnold, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 774 1664, May 24).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for bargain and sale of lands by John Haroman to William Hurst, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 775 1666, Apr. 19).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Purchase of lands by Thomas Harborne and others by Henry Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 776 1666, Apr. 27).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of land of property from Thomas Coles to William Sumner, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 777 1666, June [20?]).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
Box 22

Bucks., Dinton (1666-1687). LB 778-793

 

Bucks., Dinton. Quitclaim by William Cooke to Henry Stoppe, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 778 1666, Sep. 29).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of property from John Barnes to Richard Smallbrooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 779 1666[/67], Feb. 11).

Scope and Contents

Damaged. Also enclosed: another document from 1666, signed by John Barnes.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment of land by Francis Dolly to Thomas and Jane Mores, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 780 1667, June 24).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and Sale by Ralph Cobcott to Richard and Jane Smallbrooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 781 1668, July 13).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment from William Bartlett to Richard Hunt, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 782 1670, Nov. 16).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Grant of land from Henry Stopp the Elder to Robert Reynolds, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 783 1671, June 2).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and sale of property from Nicholas Farmborow to Henry Clarke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 784 1673, Sep. 27).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of land from John Harman to Francis Dolly, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 785 1674, May 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Acquit and Discharge of bargain and sale (Release) from John Barnes to William Smith, D.S. (2 mb.) LB 786 1676, May 17).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment from William Gilmore to Henry Clarke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 787 1679, June 9).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Assignment of a Tenement from Frances Hurst, Widow of William Hurst, to Thomas Lucas et al in trust for Richard Smallbrooke (No. 1), D.S. (1 mb.) LB 788 1684, June 3).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Assignment of a term of 900 years from Frances Hurst, Widow of William Hurst, and Richard Smallbrooke and Susan Hurst to Thomas Lucas and Samuel A. (No. 3), D.S. (1 mb.) LB 789 1684, June 3).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of property from Henry Sumner to George Evelyn, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 790 1684, Oct. 16).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture of agreement among the Principal Freeholders of Dinton that Henry Sumner may enclose Freeman's meadow, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 791 1687, Sep. 30).

Scope and Contents

Note: with seals, signatures or marks of 14 Freeholders.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Sale of ½ acre by Thomas Moore to Henry Sumner the younger, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 792 1687, Sep.).

Scope and Contents

Damaged and fragile.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Deed, D.S. (2 mb.) LB 793 [1687?], Oct. 17).

Scope and Contents

Damaged and fragile. Box 23: Deeds -- Bucks., Dinton (1687/88-1714). LB 794-804
 

Bucks., Dinton. Robert Reynolds referring to Articles of Indenture, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 794 1687[/88], Jan. 30).

Scope and Contents

Damaged and fragile.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Exchange of parcel of land between Jane Hurst et al and Henry Sumner the younger, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 795 1688[/89], Mar. 16).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture of Covenant to levy a fine of land-by Thomas Staples and others to Ephraim Holt, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 796 1689, Oct. 24).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Deed of Exchange between Henry Stoppe and others and Nathaniel Aldridge and others, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 797 1691, Apr. 22).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for mortgage by Ephraim Holt to Thomas Farrer, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 798 1699, June 6).

Scope and Contents

Also enclosed: separate document -- printed form, filled in (1699).
 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture between Simon Mayne the elder and younger of the one part, John Oliver of the second part and Samuel Mason of the third for acquit release and discharge of John Oliver, D.S. (2 mb.) LB 799 1701, June 14).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for bargain and sale of property between Simon Mayne (elder and younger) and John Oliver, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 800 1701, June 30).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Deed for a Common Recovery Conveying the Manor of Aston Mannes in Dinton to the use of Jane and Winwood Serjeant, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 801 1703[/04], Jan. 21).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of property from Winwood Serjeant to Anthony Evans and his Lady for security of £1800 with interest, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 802 1704, June 30).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Release of lease to John Van Hattem, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 803 1712, Dec. 8).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Deed of sale, D. (2 mb.) LB 804 1714, May 5).

Box 23

Bucks., Dinton (1687/88-1714)

Box 24

Bucks., Dinton (1717-1722/23). LB 805-815

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and sale with Feoffment to Richard Smallbrooke from Simon Holt, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 805 1717, May 22).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease for a year by Henry Clarke to Moses Dey, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 806 1717, May 22).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Release of 9 acres by Henry Clarke and others to Moses Dey, D.S. (2 mb.) LB 807 1717, May 23).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Assignment from Thomas Hoyborne and Ephraim Holt to John Meade of Mortgage, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 808 1718, Apr. 25).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease for one year from Simon Mayne and Matthew Raper to Sarah Atfield, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 809 1718, May 8).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of property by Sarah Atfield from Simon Mayne the elder and younger and Matthew Raper, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 810 1718, May 8).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Release from Simon Mayne to Sarah Atfield, D.S. (4 mb.) LB 811 1718, May 9).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of property by Mary Kingsly widow and her son John Kingsly from Thomas and Elizabeth Saunders, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 812 1720, Dec. 5).

Scope and Contents

Damaged. Also enclosed: separate document with signature and red wax seal of Thomas Saunders.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of property by Elizabeth and Henry Sumner to Joseph Veary, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 813 1722, Apr. 25).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Sarah Atfield's assignment to Walker Weldon and others of several terms interest to attend the fee conveyed from Simon Mayne to Peter Smart as a security, D.S. (6 mb.) LB 814 1722[/23], Mar. 22).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Counterpart of Sarah Atfield's conveyance and Simon Mayne's and his son's mortgage by lease and release to Peter Smart, D.S. (6 mb.) LB 815 1722[/23], Mar. 22).

Box 25

Bucks., Dinton (1724/25-1734). LB 816-829

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease of property by Richard Hutchins from Thomas and Elizabeth Saunders, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 816 1724[/25], Jan. 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Release to Thomas Goodson of a Messuage and land in Dinton formerly mortgaged by Thomas Burrell to Simon Adeane, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 817 1725[/26], Mar. 19).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment of Windmill to William Gressham and William Grace by John Hunt, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 818 1726, July 16).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for mortgage of 1000 years by John March to Edmund Goss, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 819 1728, Nov. 5).

Scope and Contents

Damaged and fragile.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for mortgage between Thomas Mabley and William Plower the mortgagee, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 820 1728, Dec. 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Richard Serjeant's mortgage to Henry Crosse due the fifth of January next, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 821 1729, July 4).

Scope and Contents

Damaged. Also enclosed: separate document dated 1729 and signed by Richard Serjeant.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Deed to lead the use of the fine from Thomas Saunders and others to Richard Hutchins, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 822 1729[/30], Jan. 15).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Mortgage between Roger Simmons and his wife and Thomas Saunders, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 823 1731, Apr. 26).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Deed from Ann Crosse by consent of Richard Serjeant to Arthur Hodskin to attend the assignment of mortgage, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 824 1731, July 2).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Counterpart of a Deed of Covenants for an Indenture by Robert Reynolds et al to John Vanhattem (d. 1747), D.S. (1 mb.) LB 825 1732, May 9).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Assignment of a mortgage to John Vanhattem (d. 1747), D.S. (1 mb.) LB 826 1732, June 11).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Release from Henry Crosse and others to John Vanhattem (d. 1747) of the tithes, D.S. (3 mb.) LB 827 1733[/34], Mar. 2).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and sale of land by John Dover to Samuel Patsell, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 828 1733[/34], Mar. [7?]).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease from Matthew Raper, Esq. to John Vanhattem of the tithes of land purchased of Simon Mayne by John Vanhattem (d. 1747), D.S. (1 mb.) LB 829 1734, May 14).

Box 26

Bucks., Dinton (1736-1769/70). LB 830-842

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of tithes from Matthew Raper to John Vanhattem, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 830 1736, Apr. 9).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Feoffment from Thomas Hill and his wife to Mary Hill, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 831 1739[/40], Mar. 21).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture for lease of tithes from Matthew Raper to John Vanhattem, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 832 1742, May 20).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Counterpart of a Mortgage by Demise for securing £600 and interest from John Vanhattem (d. 1747) to Abraham Craiestryn (this half in possession of J.V.), D.S. (1 mb.) LB 833 1743, Apr. 8).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease for one year between William Grassum and others and John Vanhattem (d. 1747), D.S. (1 mb.) LB 834 1744, Sep. 17).

Scope and Contents

Stained.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Counterpart of lease between Elizabeth Vanhattem and Samuel Newton, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 835 1749[/50], Jan. 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture between Elizabeth Vanhattem and Joseph Biscoe, acting on behalf of John Vanhattem (d. 1747) for Bargain and Sale, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 836 1749[/50], Feb. 28).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Indenture between Elizabeth Vanhattem and John Vanhattem (d. 1747) for Bargain and Sale, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 837 1749[/50], Feb. 28).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Counterpart of Lease of land from Elizabeth Vanhattem to Richard Cooling, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 838 1753, May 1).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Counterpart of Lease for land from Elizabeth Vanhattem to John Bishop, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 839 1753, May 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Lease for a year for land from John Dey to Thomas Bishop, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 840 1756, Nov. 1).

 

Bucks., Dinton. Release in fee from John Dey to Thomas Bishop, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 841 1756, Nov. 2).

Scope and Contents

Damaged and fragile.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Counterpart of Lease of lands from Sir John Vanhattem (d. 1787) to Henry Wooton, D. (1 mb.) LB 842 1769[/70], Jan. 9).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
Box 27

Bucks., Dinton, Westlington, Little Tilehouse, Essex, Dovercourt, Eastham & Westham, Fobbing. LB 843-848, 864-870

 

Bucks., Dinton and Westlington. Sale by Simon Mayne, Richard Roberts and Edmund Robbins to Richard Hurst of 2 acres in Northmead field, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 843 1616, Oct. 7).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Bucks., Dinton and Westlington. Grant of Rents by Simon Mayne to William Lamborne from several properties in the parrishes, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 844 1710[/11], Jan. 15).

 

Bucks., Dinton and Westlington. Counterpart of lease of land from Sir John Vanhattem (d. 1787) to Henry Wotten, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 845 1781[/82], Feb. 8).

 

Bucks., Dinton and Westlington. Counterpart of lease of property and tyths from Sir John Vanhattem (d. 1787) to Thomas Watkins, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 846 1781, Aug. 29).

 

Bucks., Dinton and Westlington. Counterpart of lease for property and tyths from Sir John Vanhattem (d. 1787) to James Hitchcock, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 847 1781, Nov. 27).

 

Bucks., Little Tilehouse. Bargain and Sale of property to Joseph Biscoe from John Vanhattem, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 848 1744, May 9).

 

Essex, Dovercourt and Harwick. Grant release and quit claim by Sir Thomas Davall and Dame Rebecca Davall to Thomas Davall, Esq., Df. (6 p.) LB 864 1712, Apr. 17).

 

Essex, East and Westham. Grant by letters patent to William Pawle of Plaistow Marsh, D. (1 mb.) LB 865 1606, Nov. 16).

Scope and Contents

Note: in Latin; great seal now missing.
 

Essex, Eastham and Westham. Counterpart of lease by Sir Thomas Davall to John White, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 866 1694, May 10).

 

Essex, Eastham and Westham. Lease of 40 acres of marsh ground by James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, and Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to John Coker, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 867 1737, Apr. 1).

 

Essex, Fobbing. Mortgage of certain marsh lands by George Tyrell, Johan his wife, Robert his son to Henry Fanshaw, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 868 1567, Nov. 22).

Scope and Contents

Also enclosed: attached obligation.
 

Essex, Fobbing. [Indenture], D.S. (2 mb.) LB 869 1576[/77], Jan. 14).

 

Essex, Fobbing. John Cotton's Absolute Assignment of the manor to Sir Henry Appleton, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 870 1624, May 24).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
Box 28

Essex, Fobbing & Grays Thurrock. LB 871-875, 698, 876-878, 858, 879-880

 

Essex, Fobbing. Counterpart of Bargain and Sale to Thomas Manby by Sir George Whitmore, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 871 1649, Nov. 20).

 

Essex, Fobbing. Counterpart of lease by Sir George Whitmore to Susan Smith, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 872 1650[/51], Jan. 14).

 

Essex, Fobbing. Lease by Sir William Whitmore to Moses Prime, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 873 1677, Nov. 27).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Grant to John Osborne by William Riggs and Leonard Browne, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 874 1544, Aug. 30).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Indenture with Final Concord for the sale of Ripleis Sawcocks and Cannons by James Morlay to Thomas Farvyll, D. (1 mb.) LB 875 1560, Apr. 19).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Deed, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 698 1561, May 26).

Scope and Contents

Note: in Latin, signed by John Osborne.
 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Indenture for bargain and sale by John to Thomas Knyetley, D. (1 mb.) LB 876 1567[/68], Jan. 6).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Feoffment by Thomas Farnell to Sir William Whitmore, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 877 1628[/29], Jan. 8).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Feoffment by Thomas Farnell to George Whitmore, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 878 1634, Oct. 27).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Lease of the Messuage and Inn called the Bull from Sir George Whitmore to John Foster, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 858 1638, Sep. 27).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Lease by Sir George Whitmore to Robert Thurstone, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 879 1645[/46], Jan. 3).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Lease by Sir George Whitmore to Ralph Ward, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 880 1646[/47], Mar. 16).

Box 29

Essex, Grays Thurrock (1659-1730). LB 881-887, 850-854

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Lease by Sir William Whitmore to Thomas Almon, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 881 1659, May 6).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Lease of the messuage and Inn called the Bull from Sir George Whitmore to John Loyd, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 882 1660, Aug. 18).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Lease by Sir William Whitmore to John Ludlow, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 883 1663, July 16).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Counterpart of lease by William Whitmore to John Ludlow, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 884 1663, July 16).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Articles of Agreement between Sir William Whitmore and J Haley, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 885 1674, June 4).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Lease by Sir William Whitmore to John Craft, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 886 1675, May 18).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Counterpart of lease by Sir Thomas Davall to John Perkins, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 887 1689, Nov. 20).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Counterpart of lease from [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750] to Foxon et al, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 887 1714, Sep. 25).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Assignment of lease by Mary Woodard and Richard Poynter to Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 851 1723).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Lease of land by Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to Edward Almon, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 852 1724, Apr. 24).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Counterpart of the lease from Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to William Bean, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 853 1728, June 30).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Lease of property by Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to William Harrison, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 854 1730, July 20).

Box 30

Essex, Grays Thurrock, Wallis Island, Weathersfield, Westham, Woodham Walter, Kent, Hadlow. LB 855-857, 859-863, 888-890

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Counterpart of lease by Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to Stephen Butterfield, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 855 1733, July 24).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Counterpart of the lease from James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674- 1744, and Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to Robert Allsupe, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 856 1737, July 14).

 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Counterpart of the lease from James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674- 1744, and Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to Phoebe Burgh, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 857 1738[/39], Mar. 2).

 

Essex, Wallis Island. Lease by James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, and Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to John Malden, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 859 1738[/39], Mar. 14).

 

Essex, Weathersfield. Conveyance for a common Recovery between Edward and Margaret Altham and Seth Haggar for the Hyde, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 860 1608, Sep. 1).

 

Essex, Westham. Lease of Marsh by [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], to John Carter, D.S. (2 mb.) LB 861 1715[/16], Mar. 1).

Scope and Contents

Note: includes bond of John Carter.
 

Essex, Westham. Lease of 6 acres of Marsh ground by James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674- 1744, and Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to John Coker, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 862 1737, Apr. 1).

 

Essex, Woodham Walter. Lease of land by Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750, to Laurence Sydney, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 863 1718, May 29).

 

Kent, Hadlow. Grant of land by John Farman to Henry Raynolds, D. (1 mb.) LB 888 1538[/39], Mar. 3).

Scope and Contents

Note: includes typewritten transcription.
 

Kent, Hadlow. Release by Alice Manley to John Barton, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 889 1624, Sep. 29).

 

Kent, Hadlow. Deed of sale of land from Robert Scoles and Mary his wife to William Barton and John Wilmot for use by Elizabeth Monox, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 890 1629[/30], Jan. 20).

Box 31

Kent, Hadlow, Hoarsham, London, Oxford, Somerset. LB 891-899

 

Kent, Hadlow. Lease of property by Dame Lydia Van Hattem (d. 1722) to John Vanhattem (d. 1747), D.S. (1 mb.) LB 891 1714, Oct. 1).

 

Kent, Hadlow. Release of indenture for lease of property by Dame Lydia Van Hattem (d. 1722) to John Vanhattem, her son (d. 1747), D.S. (1 mb.) LB 892 1714, Oct. 2).

 

Kent, Hadlow. Articles of agreement between John Vanhattem (d. 1747) and John Kipping, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 893 1723, May 29).

 

Kent, Hadlow. Lease for one year from John Vanhattem (d. 1747) to [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], and Samuel Ongley, D.S. (2 mb.) LB 894 1726, Apr. 25).

 

Kent, Hoarsham. Indenture of sale of Messuage from Robert Scoles to Edward and Jane, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 895 1629, Nov. 26).

 

London, Aldersgate. Mr. Stephen Rich and his wife their mortgage to John Vanhattem (d. 1747), D.S. (2 mb.) LB 896 1699, June 3).

 

London. Mortgage by Demise for securing £600 and interest from John Vanhattem (d. 1747) to Abraham Craiesteyn, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 897 1743, Apr. 8).

 

Oxford, Stoken Church. Agreement of a leasehold from Thomas Seymour and others to Richard Jones, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 898 1791, June 13).

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Somerset, Publow. Quitclaim by Martha Pye to William Brooke, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 899 [ca. 1700?]).

Scope and Contents

Note: in Latin.
 

Manorial and Estate

Physical Description: boxes
Box 32

Berkshire, Shaw & Speen. LB 628-657

 

Berkshire, Shaw. Mr. Filmer's Queries concerning the title to the [James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744], Estate with answers to the same, D. (3 p.) LB 628 1727, July 27).

 

Berkshire, Shaw. Article of Agreement by Walter Fergusson on behalf of the Duke of Chandos to lease certain lands to James Vertue, D.S. (1 p.) LB 629 1730, June 30).

Scope and Contents

Damaged and very fragile -- please handle carefully. Also enclosed: particulars of late James Vertue's farm (2 p.).
 

Berkshire, Shaw. Certificate to the Lord Chancellor re timber on the estate, A.D.S. (3 p.) LB 630 1731/32).

Scope and Contents

Also includes list of places where timber grows -- with Evaluations.
 

Berkshire, [Shaw?]. List of tenants from whom Mr. Matthews has not received the rents due Lady Day 1741, D. (1 p.) LB 631 1741).

 

Berkshire, Shaw. Rental of the [James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744], Estate, D.S. (8 p.) LB 632 1744, Apr. 12).

Scope and Contents

Note: signed by Thomas Matthews.
 

Berkshire, [Shaw?]. Rental of Lady Day, D. (1 p.) LB 633 1744).

 

Berkshire, Shaw. Questions from [Admiral] Rowley to Mr. Matthews concerning Shaw Estate - and answers, D. (3 p.) LB 634 [ca. 1744-1749]).

 

Berkshire, Shaw. Late [James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744], valuation of the Shaw Estate, D. (1 p.) LB 635 [after 1744]).

Scope and Contents

Fragile.
 

Berkshire, Shaw. Valuation, D. (2 p.) LB 636 [after 1744?]).

Scope and Contents

With autograph annotations by Lydia Catherine…, Duchess of Chandos.
 

Berkshire, [Shaw?]. Articles of Agreement between Edward Walter and Nicholas and Thomas Simmons allowing cutting and sale of wood in Brick Kiln Coppice, A.D.S. (2 p.) LB 637 1758, Oct. 22).

Scope and Contents

Signed and sealed by Nicholas and Thomas Simmons.
 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Abstract of [James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744], title to the manor, D. (5 p.) LB 638 1710-1734).

Scope and Contents

Very fragile, stained and damaged -- handle very carefully.
 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Survey of the timber on the estates, A.D.S. (2 p.) LB 639 1732[/33], Mar. 3).

Scope and Contents

Signed by Gyles Hatt.
 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. A Particular and valuation of Shaw Estate, D. (1 p.) LB 640 1737, May 14).

 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Particular of an Estate near Newbury…, D. (1 p.) LB 641 [ca. 1742?]).

Scope and Contents

Very fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Particular of an Estate near Newbury…, D. (1 p.) LB 642 [ca. 1743]).

Scope and Contents

Very fragile -- handle carefully. On verso: A.N. by Lydia Catherine…Duchess of Chandos.
 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Particular of the Shaw Estate…, D. (1 p.) LB 643 [ca. 1745?]).

Scope and Contents

Stained and damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Valuation of the Manors of Shaw and Speen, D. (2 p.) LB 644 [ca. 1745?]).

 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Survey of timber on the Estates of the Executors of [James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744], per William Watts, D. (1 p.) LB 645 1746, Jan.).

Scope and Contents

Damaged and fragile, with loss of text -- handle very carefully.
 

Berkshire, Shaw and Speen. Particular of the Manors of Speen and Shaw, D. (6 p.) LB 646 [ca. 1750]).

 

Berkshire, Speen. A Valuation of the Estate in Berkshire, D. (2 p.) LB 647 1742/43, Feb.).

Scope and Contents

Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Berkshire, Speen. Survey of Peat land in Speen Moor & Speen Farm belonging to [James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744], showing what quantities of peat taken…by…tenants to Michaelmas 1743, D. (1 p.) LB 648 1743).

Scope and Contents

Drawn up by John Hoar and Edward Walter.
 

Berkshire, Speen. Memorandum of agreement between executors of the late [James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744], and [Edward Walter] for the land in Speen Moor, D. (2 p.) LB 649 1751).

 

Berkshire, Speen. Memorandum of agreement between [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], and John Andrews…, D. (1 p.) LB 650 1751).

 

Berkshire, Speen Moor. Survey of Peat Land belonging to [James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744], showing quantities of peat taken by tenants to Michaelmas 1743, A.D.S. (12 p.) LB 651 1742/43, Feb. 16).

Scope and Contents

Drawn up by Edward Walter; includes a detailed account of depth charts, with specification of method.
 

Berkshire, Speen Moor. Quantities of peat remaining…, D. (1 p.) LB 652 1745, Sep. 29).

Scope and Contents

Damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Berkshire, Speen Moor. Quantities of peat remaining…, D. (1 p.) LB 653 1746, Sep. 29).

Scope and Contents

Damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Berkshire, Speenhamland. Account of Widow Jane Gile's title to her cottage…, D. (1 p.) LB 654 [ca. 1730?]).

 

Berkshire, Speenhamland. Measure and value of Building done at the Pelican [Inn]…for Richard Jones, D.S. (2 p.) LB 655 1740).

Scope and Contents

Signed by John Collins and John Clarke.
 

Berkshire, Speenhamland. Stables built at the Pelican [Inn] for Richard Jones, D.S. (1 p.) LB 656 1741, Oct. 7).

Scope and Contents

Signed by Jonathan Hicks.
 

Berkshire, Speenhamland. Value of another piece of building done at the Pelican [Inn]…for Richard Jones, D.S. (1 p.) LB 657 1741).

Scope and Contents

Signed by John Collins and John Clarke.
Box 33

Bucks., Dinton, Essex, Kent, London, Middlesex, Oxford. LB 658-670, 694-697

 

Bucks., Dinton. Account of North Mead Field -- Mabley Account of Lands, D. (2 p.) LB 658 1588- 1691).

Scope and Contents

Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Bargain and sale of the Manor by James, Duke of York, to John Whitfield and Thomas Staples for one year, Contem. copy (D., 7 p.) LB 659 1662, Oct. 15).

Scope and Contents

Fragile-- please handle carefully. Also enclosed: L.S. (typewritten: 2 p.); from The British Museum to P.I.C. Payne, June 25, 1965, providing authentication of the manuscript.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Terrier…of land…confirmed unto John van Hatton, D. (1 mb.) LB 660 [ca. 1700?]).

Scope and Contents

Stained and damaged; bottom portion cut away, with loss of text.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Abstract of Title, 1649-1710, for the Manor, D. (5 p.) LB 661 1722-1725).

Scope and Contents

Very fragile -- please handle carefully.
 

Bucks., Dinton. True and Exact Terrier of the North -- Meadow showing how and when every man's meadow beyond shall happen by lot, D. (1 mb.) LB 662 1731, Dec. 10).

Scope and Contents

Stained.
 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. License allowing the house of Sir George Whitmore…to become an Inn called the Black Bull, D.S. (1 mb.) LB 663 [1639?]).

Scope and Contents

Signed by John Eldred, Clerk of the Assizes.
 

Essex, Grays Thurrock. Rental of Estates [John Vanhattem], D. (2 p.) LB 664 1761[/62], Feb. 20).

 

Essex, Great Ilford. [Particular of an estate in Essex], D. (1 p.) LB 665 [ca. 1750?]).

Scope and Contents

Damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Kent, Hadlow and Peckham. Survey of farm called Barnesplace by Robert Spillet for John Van Hattem, d. 1747, D. (1 mb.) LB 666 1695).

Scope and Contents

With ink and watercolor details.
 

London. Abstract of Indentures of house in St. Laurence, Poultney Lane, 1677-1722, D.S. (1 p.) LB 667 1727, June 29).

Scope and Contents

Signed by witness, J. James.
 

Middlesex, Cannons. A General Instruction to the Servants Forbidding them to take any money from Strangers, D. (1 p.) LB 668 [ca. 1725?]).

Scope and Contents

Damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Middlesex, Cannons. Abstract of Estimates of builder's work to be done on and within Cannons, A.D. (1 p.) LB 669 1748, Sep. 29).

Scope and Contents

In the hand of Lydia Catherine…Duchess of Chandos. Damaged.
 

Middlesex, Little Stanmore. Indenture re the almshouse at Little Stanmore, established by Mary Lake, D. (4 p.) LB 670 1723, Dec. 25).

 

Middlesex, Stanmore. [Notes concerning the estate by Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], A.D. (1 p.) LB 694 [before 1750 Nov.]).

Scope and Contents

Damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Middlesex, Whitchurch. To the Alms people of Whitchurch…, D. (1 p.) LB 695 1744-1747).

 

Middlesex and Hertfordshire. State of the Middlesex and Hertfordshire tenants as they stood on Lady day 1744 with the sums since received, D. (1 p.) LB 696 1744).

 

Oxford, Pembroke College. Particulars of lease of Pembroke property and arrears, D.S. (1 p.) LB 697 1748, Apr. 28).

Scope and Contents

Signed by John Ratcliff.
Box 34

Dinton Hall Guest Book, 1 vol. (27 p.) 1885-1909

Scope and Contents

Note: also includes three B & W photographs of Dinton Hall and grounds; majority of pages are blank.
 

Personal Papers

Physical Description: 4 boxes
Box 35

Wills, Marriage Settlements, Licenses, Appointments, etc. (1663- 1680/81). LB 901-902, 920, 903-904

 

Davall, Thomas. Will, D.S. (2 mb.). LB 901 1663, July 20.

 

Settlement for marriage between Simon Mayne and Elizabeth Brown, D.S. (3 mb.). LB 902 1668, Dec. 17.

 

Patent of Denization Granted to Anne Davall Under the Great Seal, D. (1 mb.). LB 920 1669, June 19.

Scope and Contents

Note: broken Great Seal; cannot be paged without Curator's approval. Removed to Ephemera Box 41.
 

Counterpart of Indenture of Covenants in Relation to a marriage intended between William Pococke and Sarah Davall, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 903 1679, Nov. 15.

Scope and Contents

Stained.
 

Bucks., Dinton. Henry Sumner's deed of settlement upon his marriage with Madame Evelyn, D.S. (3 mb.). LB 904 1680[/81], Jan. 6.

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
Box 36

Wills, Marriage Settlements, Licenses, Appointments, etc. (1680/81- 1689). LB 905-909, 911

 

Bucks., Dinton. Henry Sumner's deed of settlement upon his marriage with madame Evelyn, D.S. (3 mb.). LB 905 1680[/81], Jan. 6.

 

Counterpart of Indenture of Covenants made to Mrs. Anna Davall on the marriage of her daughter, [Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of Chandos, d. 1750], D.S. (1 mb.). LB 906 1683, Dec. 30.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Deed of Settlement of lands made on the marriage of Richard Smallbrooke (No. 2), D.S. (2 mb.). LB 907 1684, June 3.

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Davall, John. Will, D.S. (2 mb.). LB 908 1687[/88], Mar. 17.

Scope and Contents

Damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Davall, Anna. Probate of the Will, D. (1 mb.). LB 909 1688, Dec. 24.

Scope and Contents

Damaged and stained.
 

Act for naturalizing Dame Katherine Sayer and Others, D. (1 mb.). LB 911 [ca. 1689].

Box 37

Wills, Marriage Settlements, Licenses, Appointments, etc. (1711- 1722). LB 912-914, 620, 915-917, 621

 

Tenison, Thomas, 1636-1715. Letter of Administration for the estate of Daniel Davall, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 912 1711, Dec. 1.

Scope and Contents

With pendant papered seal of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
 

Davall, Thomas, d. 1714. Will, D.S. (2 mb.). LB 913 1712, Nov. 17.

 

Tenison, Thomas, 1636-1715. Grant of Probate of the Will of Anna Davall, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 914 1714, May 14.

 

Davall, Rebecca. Will, Contem. copy (D., 7 p.). LB 620 1714, July 7.

 

Settlement for marriage between Lucy Mayne and Edward Colt, D.S. (3 mb.). LB 915 1714, Dec. 18.

Scope and Contents

Damaged.
 

Wake, William, 1657-1737. Letter of Administration for the estate of John Davall, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 916 1716, May 17.

Scope and Contents

With pendant papered seal of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
 

Wake, William, 1657-1737. Letter of Administration for the estate of Thomas Davall, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 917 1717, July 4.

Scope and Contents

With pendant papered seal of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
 

Abstract of the will of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, 1650-1722, Contem. copy (D., 4 p.). LB 621 [ca. 1722?].

Scope and Contents

Repaired but still fragile -- handle carefully.
Box 38

Wills, Marriage Settlements, Licenses, Appointments, etc. (1733/34- 1780). LB 918-919, 624, 626, 674, 627, 921-922

 

Release from Winwood Serjeant and Others to Henry Crosse for the legacies left them by the Will, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 918 1733[/34], Mar. 2.

 

Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750. Assignment of the Lady Davall's Jointure and of her personal Estate upon trust, D.S. (4 mb.). LB 919 1736, Apr. 12.

 

Van Collema, John. Codicil to Will, D.S. (1 p.). LB 624 1736, Nov. 20.

Scope and Contents

Fragile -- handle carefully.
 

Vanhattem, John, d. 1747. Will, A.D.S. (2 p.). LB 626 1747, Sep. 1.

Scope and Contents

Draft of will.
 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. Appointment of John Greenhill…to Stewardship of Stanmore Parva, D. (1 p.). LB 674 1749, Aug. 1.

 

[Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750]. Extract of will, Contem. copy (D., 8 p.). LB 627 [ca. 1749?].

Scope and Contents

Includes inventories of jewels and plate.
 

Hill, Mary, d. 1756. Will, D. (2 p.). LB 921 1756[/57], Jan. 30.

Scope and Contents

Also includes: printed material, filled in and signed by John Bettesworth (executor), Apr. 17, 1756. Stained.
 

Hurd, Richard, 1720-1808. Certification of Ordination of William Goodall as Deacon, D.S. (printed form, filled in: 1 mb.). LB 922 1780[/81], Feb. 20.

Scope and Contents

Signed by Hurd as Bishop of Coventry and Litchfield with papered episcopal pendant.
 

Miscellaneous (including Legal)

Physical Description: 1 boxes
Box 39

Misc., including Legal (1682-1750). LB 686, 692-693, 619, 849, 622, 671, 623, 672, 625, 675

 

Indenture of agreement between Peter Rich, Sir Polycarpus Wharton, John Freeman, and John Richardson…and Sir Jeremy Sambrooke and Thomas Davall…for manufacture of gunpowder out of supplies bought from the East India Company, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 686 1682, Nov. 20.

 

Agreement between Thomas Davall, Thomas Persehowse and Robert Master re the East India Company, D.S. (1 mb.). LB 692 1682, Dec. 1.

 

Bucks., Dinton. Enrollment of Decree of the Court of Chancery in a cause wherein Simon Mayne (2nd) was plaintiff against Richard Beke and other defendants -- relating to the commons on the property, D.S. (7 p.). LB 693 1687, [Mar. 30?].

Scope and Contents

Stained.
 

Miscellaneous legal pieces, D.S. (2 p.). LB 619 1711-1722.

Scope and Contents

Note: includes signature of James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, (1711) and signature of Sarah Jennings Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, 1660-1744, (Mar. 2, 1722).
 

Berkshire, Speen. Grant from Thomas Castillion to John Shepherd of lands in Speen, D. (3 p.). LB 849 1730[/31], Jan. 30.

Scope and Contents

On verso: requests for legal opinion on lease with reply by the Duke of Chandos' attorney, J. Jones. Stained.
 

Allen, Anthony, d. 1754. Report on [arbitration re] the matter of an annuity to be paid by the estate of Sir Thomas Dolman to Sir Richard Combes, Contem. copy (D., 3 p.). LB 622 1730[/31], Mar. 19.

Scope and Contents

Followed by: schedule of monies paid and unpaid to various involved parties. Damaged, with some loss of text.
 

Account of coarse linen in the presses of the confectionary and in an old chest in the yellow room, D. (1 p.). LB 671 1735[/36], Mar. 6.

 

Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750. Quitclaim to John Vanhattem of all actions and claims against him, D.S. (printed form, filled in: 1 p.). LB 623 1736, Apr. 10.

 

London. Abstract of order of the Committee of Council for a funeral, D. (1 p.). LB 672 1737, Dec. 5.

Scope and Contents

Stained and damaged. Note: regarding mourning dress for bearer of the train.
 

Hughster, John. Deposition related to the house and meadow in possession of Jane Giles, D.S. (1 p.). LB 625 1741, Mar. 25.

Scope and Contents

Signed by mark of John Hughster.
 

Chandos, Lydia Catherine Van Hattem Davall Brydges, Duchess of, d. 1750. List of Table Linnen, A.D. (1 p.). LB 675 [Before 1750 Nov.].

Scope and Contents

On verso: sketch of heraldic badges. Missing upper left corner.
 

Ephemera

Physical Description: 2 boxes
Box 40

P. Payne Research Material - Bernard Quaritch Inventory

Box 40, Folder 1

Research Material. James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744: autograph notes, photocopies [before 2002]

Physical Description: 5 Items
Box 40, Folder 2

Research Material. Lady Jane Brydges: autograph notes, photocopies, printed material 1903-1966

Physical Description: 4 Items
Box 40, Folder 3

Research Material. Lady Chandos' Register: photocopies 1948-1949

Physical Description: 3 Items
Box 40, Folder 4

Research Material. Davall Family: autograph notes, typewritten letters, photocopies, maps 1964-1983

Physical Description: 14 Items
Box 40, Folder 5

Research Material. Van Hattem Family: autograph notes, autograph letter, photocopies, printed material 1969-1990

Physical Description: 10 Items
Box 40, Folder 6

Research Material. Various Correspondents: Bangham - Wilmot: autograph notes, autograph & typewritten letters, photocopies [before 2002]

Physical Description: 41 Items

Scope and Contents

Includes an A.L.S. from Richard Middleton to Col. Liebert Edward Goodall, of Dinton Hall, June 22, 1891.
Box 40, Folder 7

Research Material. Berkshire: Shaw Hall: autograph notes, typewritten letters, photocopies, map, printed material 1964-1990

Physical Description: 8 Items
Box 40, Folder 8

Research Material. Bucks., Dinton Hall: autograph notes, typewritten letters, photocopies, photographs, map, printed material 1964-2001

Physical Description: 20 Items
Box 40, Folder 9

Research Material. Essex, Grays Thurrock: typewritten letter, photocopies, printed material 1928-1984

Physical Description: 9 Items
Box 40, Folder 10

Research Material. Kent: Barnes Place: autograph notes, autograph & typewritten letters 1966-[before 2002]

Physical Description: 3 Items
Box 40, Folder 11

Research Material. Middlesex: Cannons & London: Cavendish Square: photocopies, newspaper clipping, printed material 1823-1989

Physical Description: 11 Items
Box 40, Folder 12

Research Material. Relocation of Items Sold at Cannons, 1747: photocopies, printed material 1971-1993

Physical Description: 12 Items
Box 40, Folder 13

Research Material. Major Paul Payne: autograph research notes [before 2002]

Physical Description: 1 Items
Box 40, Folder 14

Research Material. St. Lawrence, Whitchurch, Little Stanmore: VHS tape 1984, Nov.- Dec.

Physical Description: 1 Items

Scope and Contents

Relates to 1st Duke of Chandos.
Box 40, Folder 15

Research Material. Bernard Quaritch Ltd.: Packing Crate Inventory and Collection Inventory List 2002

Physical Description: 3 Items
Box 41

Great Seal & Legal Document [fragile and damaged]

Conditions Governing Access

Box 41 is RESTRICTED. Available with curatorial approval.
 

Patent of Denization Granted to Anne Davall Under the Great Seal, D. (1 mb.). LB 920. 1669, June 19.

Conditions Governing Access

RESTRICTED. Available with curatorial approval. Requires extended retrieval and delivery time.

Separated Materials

Removed from Personal Papers series due to broken Great Seal.
 

[Legal document on vellum], D. (3 mb.). LB 924. temp. Charles II, before 1685]

Conditions Governing Access

RESTRICTED. Available with curatorial approval. Requires extended retrieval and delivery time.

Separated Materials

Removed from Misc., including Legal series due to fragility and damage.