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RefNoKMAN1/A/12/7/55
AltRefNoM12/7/55
TitleFirst page of a letter to Millicent, Duchess of Manchester, from her mother, Lady Olivia Bernard Sparrow, Brampton Park
DescriptionShe feels deeply the sad step M [the Duke] has taken - it will be destructive to usefulness, his peace and only one motive will be imputed. Mandeville came yesterday and she was hurt by the absence of "everything but where self was concerned." He was out of temper and wanted her to pay the expences of the Westminster business. She showed him letters from Mr Nugent and Mr Lefroy, who say she should not pay anything unless she wishes. Mandeville has often written begging her to write to Major B and say what she would contribute... [final page missing].
Date5 Aug [1847]
CreatorNameThe Montagu family of Kimbolton Castle: estate and family papers
RepositoryHuntingdonshire Archives

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CodePersonNameDates
P/0084Montagu (nee Sparrow); Millicent (1798-1848); Duchess of Manchester (1843-1848); of Kimbolton Castle1798-1848
P/0076Montagu; Sir; George (1799-1855); 6th Duke of Manchester (1843-1855); of Kimbolton Castle1799-1855
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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