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Collapse K588 - Cotton, Hynde Cotton and King families of Landwade and MadingleyK588 - Cotton, Hynde Cotton and King families of Landwade and Madingley
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Expand 1 - Letter in French1 - Letter in French
Expand 2 - Correspondence of Lady Sarah Parsons (widow of Alderman Humphrey Parsons)2 - Correspondence of Lady Sarah Parsons (widow of Alderman Humphrey Parsons)
3 - Lady Jane[?] Cotton (1631-1692). Letter (damaged by rodents) concerning debts[?].
4 - Unknown. Letter from Robert Shippen concerning a print of Archbishop Sheldon's picture given to Oxford University by unknown ladies whose names the writer wishes to know. The picture is to go to the Sheldonian Theatre.
Expand 5 - Correspondence of Sir John Hynde Cotton the elder (?1686-1752)5 - Correspondence of Sir John Hynde Cotton the elder (?1686-1752)
6 - Letter from Margaret Cotton (second wife of Sir John Hynde Cotton the elder) to Mr Eliot concerning her money (cf 588/F20,29).
7 - Letter to Lady Ann Cotton (wife of Sir John Hynde Cotton the younger) from her sister Sarah O'Dunne at Paris concerning the death of their mother Lady Parsons and other family matters.
Collapse 8 - Correspondence of Sir John Hynde Cotton the younger, 4th baronet (1717-1795)8 - Correspondence of Sir John Hynde Cotton the younger, 4th baronet (1717-1795)
1 - Letter from his son (? John) from Florence referring to the Old Pretender.
2 - Letter signed 'A Briton' but said to be in John Hynde Cotton's hand, to Caleb Danvers deploring the Hanoverian succession.
3 - Letter from Hugh Hamersley in Chancery Lane concerning Reigate estate (cf 588/C/2/3).
4 - Letter from his sister-in-law Sarah O'Dunne congratulating him on the birth of his son, Humphrey, to whom she is to stand godmother.
5 - Anonymous letter with a memorial for the late Sir John Hynde Cotton, 3rd baronet, and rough obituary.
6 - Draft of a letter from Sir John Hynde Cotton to ?William Cole, thanking him for the book of his family history. (cf C62).
7 - Note from the Lord Chancellor postponing an interview due to ill-health.
8 - Letter of thanks from ?prisoners at Cambridge Castle for a gift of money.
9 - Letter from Mr Dickinsell [? Dickinson] at Clerkenwell concerning ?London brewhouse.
10 - Letters from Mr Maynard at Biggleswade giving notice of his quitting Brook End House. (2 items).
11 - Letter from Mr Chowne at Calder House, Scotland, expressing regrets at death of Mrs Cotton.
12 - Covering letter for bills from Mr Robson at Lincolns Inn.
13 - Letter from Lady Windsor concerning obtaining a post for Miss Cotton (?at court).
14 - Letters from William Secold at Cherry Hinton concerning financial state of Hinton Farm. (4 items).
15 - Letter from Bruce at Tottenham Park concerning an election.
16 - Letter from Sir Clement Trafford in Norfolk concerning an unspecified favour.
17 - Letter from the Earl of Hardwicke at Wrest, Bedfordshire, concerning the assizes.
18 - Letter from Lord and Lady Hardwicke at Wimpole, thanking the Cotton family for visits which they regret being unable to return due to the inclement weather.
19 - Letter from the Earl of Hardwicke on family and political matters and promising to send half a doe to Madingley at Christmas.
20 - Letter from Sir Clement Trafford requesting help for a Thomas Lowry with the latter's letter of petition. (2 items).
21 - Letter from Sir Clement Trafford thanking him for a favour granted, presumably in connection with Thomas Lowry's petition.
22 - Letter from Earl of Hardwicke at Wrest concerning quarter sessions and other matters.
23 - Letter from John Conyers referring to a recent bereavement and will.
24 - Letters from Lord Sandwich at Hinchingbrooke concerning the appointment of a navy surgeon. (2 items).
25 - Letter from de Ferrers at St James Palace concerning election of Cambridge University MPs.
26 - Letter from Mr Dickinson concerning London estates, etc.
27 - Copy letter to an unknown gentleman concerning London brewhouse.
28 - Letter from Mr Rushworth at East Smithfield concerning London estates with accounts. (5 items).
29 - Letter from Mr Venables in Threadneedle Street, concerning the lease to the government of the gaol and court house in London.
30 - Letters from Lord Hardwicke concerning ?quarter sessions, etc. (2 items).
31 - Letters from Mr Venables in Threadneedle Street, concerning Mrs Parson's estate, etc. (13 items).
32 - Letters from Mr Harman in London, concerning London estates. (16 items).
33 - Letters to his son Charles to be opened after his death containing bequests, etc, written after death of eldest son John and a similar letter to the rest of his children. (3 items).
34 - Letter from Mr Parsons with news of London.
35 - Letter from the Earl of Sandwich at Herford Street with an account of Henry Cromwell's residence at Spinney Abbey.
36 - Letter from William Isaacson thanking Sir John for some unspecified favour.
37 - Letter from Mr Conyers concerning a parliamentary Bill, unspecified.
38 - Letter from Mr Steevens concerning publication of Mr Burke's work, family matters, a disturbance at a religious meeting, preferments in the church and the phantom pregnancy of a certain baroness.
39 - Letter from Mr Holmes concerning various family estates.
Expand 9 - Correspondence of Miss Sarah Cotton (?1748-1830)9 - Correspondence of Miss Sarah Cotton (?1748-1830)
Expand 10 - Correspondence of Sir Charles Cotton (1753/4-1812)10 - Correspondence of Sir Charles Cotton (1753/4-1812)
Expand 11 - Correspondence of Edward Cotton11 - Correspondence of Edward Cotton
Expand 12 - Correspondence of Lady Philadelphia Cotton (1763-1855)12 - Correspondence of Lady Philadelphia Cotton (1763-1855)
Expand 13 - Correspondence of Lettice Cotton (1756-1798) &c.13 - Correspondence of Lettice Cotton (1756-1798) &c.
Expand 14 - Correspondence of Charles Cotton to his son14 - Correspondence of Charles Cotton to his son
Expand 15 - Correspondence of Sir Charles Cotton to Lord Horatio Nelson15 - Correspondence of Sir Charles Cotton to Lord Horatio Nelson
Expand 16 - Correspondence of Admiral Sir Richard King, 1st baronet (1730-1806)16 - Correspondence of Admiral Sir Richard King, 1st baronet (1730-1806)
Expand 17 - Correspondence of Philadelphia Cotton (died 1860)17 - Correspondence of Philadelphia Cotton (died 1860)
Expand 18 - Correspondence on Rectorial Tithes18 - Correspondence on Rectorial Tithes
Expand 19 - Correspondence of Lady King (nee Maria Cotton, died 1871)19 - Correspondence of Lady King (nee Maria Cotton, died 1871)
Expand 20 - Correspondence of William Affleck King (1830-1886)20 - Correspondence of William Affleck King (1830-1886)
Expand 21 - Correspondence from the Crimea (see also R96/73).21 - Correspondence from the Crimea (see also R96/73).
Expand 22 - Correspondence re. Prince of Wales' tenancy of Madingley Hall22 - Correspondence re. Prince of Wales' tenancy of Madingley Hall
Expand 23 - Correspondence of Sir Richard King, baronet (1804-1887)23 - Correspondence of Sir Richard King, baronet (1804-1887)
Expand 24 - Correspondence of George St Vincent King (1809-1891)24 - Correspondence of George St Vincent King (1809-1891)
Expand 25 - Correspondence of Charlotte King25 - Correspondence of Charlotte King
Expand 26 - Correspondence of Amy King26 - Correspondence of Amy King
Expand 27 - Correspondence of Fanny Rowley Smith nee King (died 1898)27 - Correspondence of Fanny Rowley Smith nee King (died 1898)
Expand 28 - Correspondence of Elizabeth Ann King (see also Crimean War letters 588/C/21/1-32)28 - Correspondence of Elizabeth Ann King (see also Crimean War letters 588/C/21/1-32)
Expand 29 - Correspondence of Faye King29 - Correspondence of Faye King
Expand 30 - Miscellaneous correspondence30 - Miscellaneous correspondence
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Expand F - Family RecordsF - Family Records
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Expand O - Official RecordsO - Official Records
Expand Q - Charity and ecclesiastical papersQ - Charity and ecclesiastical papers
Expand T - Title Deeds T - Title Deeds
Expand W - WillsW - Wills
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