Eyre & Matcham families (of Newhouse, near Redlynch, Wiltshire).- Collection of papers and ephemera,
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Eyre & Matcham families (of Newhouse, near Redlynch, Wiltshire).- Collection of papers and ephemera, including: land deed relating to Matharn [?Mathern, Monmouthshire], 20th September 1569; 5 17th century indentures (3 relating to Robert Eyre); 4 17th century legal papers of Sir Samuel Eyre, 1679 & 1693; Robert Shafto (the subject of the popular song “Bonny Bobby Shafto”, MP for Downton, Wiltshire, c. 1732-97) Election expenses account, 1784; draft of a petition to William IV by George Matcham asking for permission to inherit the title of Duke of Bronte after the death of his uncle William Nelson, first Earl Nelson (1757-1835); notes, extracts from letters and journals relating to Nelson; c. 40 letters to Harriet Eyre (c. 1792-1873), mainly from Mary Thomas of Kington, on health, domestic matters, a mutual friend Mrs Plumptre; several printed bonds, Benjamin Shaw receipt, engraved with manuscript insertions, 1783; William King & Joseph King, Mercers to His Majesty… All Kinds of Silks for Furniture, large engraved receipt with manuscript insertions; 4 £1 notes drawn on provincial banks (Bath, Salisbury & Shaftesbury, Frome & Andover), 1809 & 1825, and others, v.s., 16th – 19th centuries (qty).
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Eyre & Matcham families (of Newhouse, near Redlynch, Wiltshire).- Collection of papers and ephemera,
Estimate £800 - £1,200
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