Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
  • Reference
    L30/11/330/164
  • Title
    Letter from Harriett Yorke to Countess de Grey, sent from Bonnington. [Typed transcript available]. Has heard the Lord Hardwicke is confined to the house by a cold and troublesome cough.
  • Date free text
    16 Jan [1832]
  • 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
    [Charles Eurwicke] Douglas has been indebted to the kindness of Lord Goderich for a truly enjoyed holiday [seemingly shooting at Wrest]. Mention of Lord & Lady Grantham. Reference to new peerages and the Reform Bill. Mr Yorkes’ deafness has returned, and he is almost as deaf as he was three weeks ago. Re-election of Charles Philip Yorke [son of Joseph Sydney Yorke] for Reigate.
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