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RefNoKMAN1/A/10/17/81a
AltRefNoM10/17/81a
TitleLetter to the Duke of Manchester from Peter Purves, Brampton, steward
DescriptionPossible purchase of the Leighton estate. Received letter from Mr Wroughton (trustee) saying that a capitalist was interested. Asked for Duke to be given first refusal. The opportunity to purchase it might not arise again and it would be a fine addition to the Duke's local property.
Date26 Feb 1862
CreatorNameThe Montagu family of Kimbolton Castle: estate and family papers
RepositoryHuntingdonshire Archives

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P/0077Montagu; Sir; William Drogo (1823-1890); 7th Duke of Manchester (1855-1890); of Kimbolton Castle1823-1890
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