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L30/11/330/153
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Letter from Harriett Yorke to Countess de Grey. [Typed transcript available]. Lord Hardwicke is now convalescent. The writer and Lady Caledon are still very weak, though better than they were.
Date free text
17 Jul [1831]
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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.
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Tomorrow the Caledons are to take possession of their magnificent house on Carlton Terrace. Mr Yorke got through the Reigate election without any fatigue. Captain [Charles Philip] Yorke was well received by the electors, many of whom had respectfully put on mourning [following the death of his father , Joseph Sidney Yorke]. Sudden improvement to Mr Yorke’s hearing, though not known how long the improvement may last. Read in the paper of the death of Mrs [Elizabeth] Weddell, sister of Sir John Ramsden. Mention of Lord Grantham having been ill, but now recovering. Lady Clanricarde’s spirits were affected on first returning to the Lodge, but she is better now and has a friend with her.
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