Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
  • Reference
    L30/11/330/189
  • Title
    Letter from Harriett Yorke to Countess de Grey, written from Bonnington. Writer has no news other than from the newspapers, as she sees no one.
  • Date free text
    24 Dec 1826
  • Production date
    From: 1826 To: 1826
  • Admin/biog history
    Harriet Yorke, nee Manningham born c.1763, was the daughter of Charles Manningham and his wife Ann. Her siblings were: Charles William Manningham, b. 1762, d.1849 Coote Manningham, b.c.1765, d.1809 Boyd Manningham, b. 1766 Amelia Manningham, b.1767 Elizabeth Manningham, b.1768, d. 1853 (usually referred to as Eliza or Elvira in the letters) Henry Manningham, b 1773, d. 1821 Coote Manningham married Anna Maria Pollen in 1802. Their children were: Charles Coote Manningham b 1804, d.1810 Boyd Pollen Manningham, b. 1807, d. 1831 Harriet Manningham, b,1806, d. 1824 Mary Anne Manningham, b.1802, who married Edward Buller. Coote Manningham died in 1809, and his wife died in 1822. By Anna Maria's Will, Coote’s siblings Harriet Yorke, Charles William Manningham and Elizabeth Manningham became the guardians of Coote's surviving children (Boyd, Harriet and Mary Anne). The children lived with Elizabeth. The letters contain several references to Elizabeth's "charges" and other details of this side of the family.
  • Scope and Content
    Asks if Countess de Grey has any information about Mr [Frederick John] Robinson’s intended resignation [from his post at Chancellor of the Exchequer]. Makes comments relating to Robinson and his possible successor. The political situation in Portugal. Mention of Mr Yorke getting his hieroglyphical memoir ready for delivery. Mention of improved health of nephew – the party reached Rome on the 22nd November. [Reference to Manningham/Buller family; nephew probably Boyd Pollen Manningham]
  • Level of description
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