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RefNoKMAN1/A/10/14/4/3
AltRefNoM10/14/4/3
TitleLetter to Lord Frederick Montagu [Australia], from his brother, Viscount Mandeville
DescriptionHe has arranged for Fred's allowance to be transferred from New Zealand to Sydney. Their grandmother, Lady Olivia Bernard Sparrow, has brought an action against their father, the Duke of Manchester, on the grounds that their mother was not well enough to sign her will. Mandeville things Liv [their sister] is wrong to support it because their father acted correctly. The Duke is favourably disposed towards Fred for not getting involved and may increase his allowance. Announces birth of his son a month ago. Godley reports an improvement in Fred.
Date28 Jul 1853
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
P/0066Bernard Sparrow (nee Acheson); Lady; Olivia (c.1775-1863); of Brampton Parkc.1775-1863
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