Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
  • Reference
    L30/11/330/150
  • Title
    Letter from Harriett Yorke to Countess de Grey, written from Bonnington. [Typed transcript available]. Mr Yorke continues free from gout, and not quite as deaf as he was a month ago.
  • Date free text
    13 Jan [1831]
  • Production date
    From: 1831 To: 1831
  • 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
    ‘We have been perfectly quiet here, and I have not heard of any Discontents, which in these times of universal grumbling is saying, I think, a great deal.’ Comment on ‘the Blacking Man’s triumphant entry into London.’ [Possibly relates to Henry Hunt, a radical speaker and agitator being elected as MP for Preston]. Going to London earlier in the year than usual, and should be at Bruton Street by the 27th. Mention of niece Mrs [Mary Anne] Buller in her fifth confinement. She will not leave nephew [Boyd Pollen Manningham], who has been passing the winter on Torquay, and is in a very precarious state, so her confinement will be at Torquay.
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