Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
  • Reference
    L30/11/330/203
  • Title
    Letter from Harriett Yorke to Countess de Grey, written from Bonnington. Pleased that Lady de Grey has arrived safely in Town. Mention of recent weather.
  • Date free text
    20 Sep 1829
  • Production date
    From: 1829 To: 1829
  • 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
    Lord and Lady Hardwicke are in Ireland – have visited the Lord Lieutenant at Phoenix Park, and were due to arrive at Caledon on the 17th. Lady Pollington stayed three days at the beginning of the week. She was accompanied by her daughter who is almost recovered from the effects of the fever she had in Paris. Lady Stuart de Rothesay and her two daughters are at Burze. Mr Yorke has had repeated fits of gout. Would be grateful for half a buck [venison]; game is also always acceptable. Joseph Yorke remains at Sydney Lodge – his intended tour was prevented from taking place by the illness of Lord Henry Paulet.
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