WY990/19

Letter to William Stuart from his brother, John, 1st Marquis of Bute, sent from High Cliff. - Mother has given instructions for Coutts Bank to advance Stuart £500, which should be sufficient for the present, and will consider what could be done [which member of the family is to receive this £500 is unclear].

7 Dec 1790

From: 1790 To: 1790

- Mother considers it hard that James has been kept so ling out of the estate, though he had been expensive, she would never allow him tp be distressed. - Lord Bute 'astonishingly well' considering the nature of his accident, though can never again expect to have free use of his foot. - Writer will soon establish himself at Hallingbury. - Reference to Corbett, and possibility of securing him one of the Welsh livings. - Whitmore will call at Christmas. If it is true that he turned the woman out, he acted in a very unfriendly manner. Writer knew nothing when the quantum was decided, but was prepared to agree to any terms. ' The woman acknowledging..... her complete satisfaction and afterwards craving support indicates a disposition to be extremely plaguing to the family.' - Has two received letters from Herbert declaring his intention to apply to the law, though the writer doubts his force of mind; he is told Herbert's indolence has increased.

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Stuart, William,
Stuart, John [1st Marquess of Bute],
Stuart, John [3rd Earl of Bute],
Corbett,
Whitmore,
Stuart, Herbert Windsor