Russell, Diana

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Epithet: née Spencer wife of John 4th Duke of Bedford

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referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCCXLVIII (ff. 198). Correspondence with her granddaughter, Lady Diana Spencer, and her husband, John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford; circ. 1717-1738. Followed (ff. 192-198b) by accounts relating to Diana's clothing and education;..., 1712-1738 British Library
referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCCXLVI (ff. 200). Correspondence with Charles, 3rd Duke of Marlborough, continuing Add. MS. 61444 above; including (ff. 84-94b) correspondence with his father-in-law, Thomas Trevor, 2nd Baron Trevor of Bromham, 1733, and (ff. 1..., 1729-1744 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCLXXVI (ff. 212). 1722-1727.includes:f. 1 Mary Murray, wife of John, 1st Duke of Atholl: Letter to Duchess of Marlborough: 1722.ff. 3-7b Robert Molesworth, 1st Viscount Molesworth (1716); Ambassador to Denmark: Correspondence with Duchess ..., 1722-1727 British Library
referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCCXLI (ff. 208). (1) Correspondence with her granddaughter, Lady Henrietta Godolphin, her husband, Thomas Pelham Holles, Duke of Newcastle, and his relation, James Pelham; 1716-1739. Supplementing Add. MS. 32679, ff. 27-66; see..., 1702-1745 British Library
referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCCLXXIX (ff. 206). (1) Verses entitled 'His Majestys gracious speech to both houses of parlement', temp. William III. Copy, in the Duchess's hand. ff. 1-2b. (2) Verses entitled 'Remarks, by way of Imitation upon the late mock d..., 1700-1751 British Library
referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCCXL (ff. 183). Correspondence with her grandson, William Godolphin, Viscount Rialton, Marquess of Blandford, and his tutor, Nicholas Mann; including (ff. 6-9b) correspondence with Elizabeth, née Howland, widow of Wriothesley R..., 1711-1743 British Library
referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCCLIV (ff. 223). (1) Correspondence with the daughters of her sister Frances and Sir George Hamilton, as follows:--(a) Letters from Elizabeth, 3rd wife of Richard Parsons, 1st Viscount Rosse; 1691-1702. Partly signed. ff. 1-24b..., 1682-1745 British Library
referencedIn Sir William Rothenstein correspondence and other papers, 1887-1957. Houghton Library
referencedIn Sir William Rothenstein papers, 1887-1957. Houghton Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCXXXVIII (ff. 164). 1730-1734 James Stephens, DMed., Secretary to Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough: Letters to: [1726?]-1759.includes:f. 10 William Humpstone: Witnessed: in 1730.f. 10 Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin: Warrant for appo..., 1730-1734 British Library
referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCCL (ff. 230). (1) Correspondence with her daughter, Mary, wife (1705) of John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu, circ. 1702-1742; including correspondence with Jane, née Clarges, widow of Anthony Hammond, M.P., concerning a reconci..., 1697-1743 British Library
referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCCLXVI (ff. 208). (1) Letters from Robert Jennens of Acton, co. Suff.; his wife Ann, née Guidott; her cousin William Guidott, M.P.; and his 2nd wife Jane, née Childs; 1714-1725. Followed (ff. 32-51) by a printed pamphlet, drawn..., 1714-1787 British Library
referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. VOI. CCCLIII (ff. 185). (1) Letters from the Duchess to her mother, Frances, née Thornhurst, widow of Richard Jenyns, M.P.; bef. 1682-circ. 1692. ff. 1-14b. (2) Letters to Mrs Jenyns from Elizabeth, née Altham, widow of Arthur Annesl..., 1674-1726 British Library
referencedIn Vol. DLXVIII (ff. 222). (1) Legal, official and parliamentary papers of the Duke; 1730-1756: — (a) Bonds, etc., of the Duke; 1730, 1744. Partly printed, signed and copies. ff. 1-4b; — (b) 'An Act for Providing a Maintenance for the Marquis of Blandfo..., 1721-1761 British Library
creatorOf Vol. II (ff. 121). 1715-1726.includes:ff. 1-105 passim Sarah Churchill, wife of John, 1st Duke of Marlborough: Robert Jennens, of Acton, county Suffolk: Correspondence between Duchess of Marlborough and Robert Jennens: 1710-1725: Partly drafts and ..., 1715-1726 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCXXXVI (ff. 155). 1712-1725.includes:f. 69 Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin: Letter to Lady D. Spencer: 1723.f. 69 Diana Russell, née Spencer; wife of John, 4th Duke of Bedford: Letters to: 1723-1733.ff. 108, 110 Charles Spencer,..., 1712-1725 British Library
referencedIn Vol. DLXIII (ff. 165). (1) Papers relating to Sunderland's will, including (ff. 5-12) a narrative and legal queries by Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough relating to the seizure of his papers by the government after his death; 1717-1723. See also Add. MS...., 1717-1731 British Library
referencedIn Phyllis Chesler Papers, 1968-1990 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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correspondedWith Rothenstein, William, Sir, 1872-1945 person
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St Albans, Hertfordshire
Dunkirk, France
Windsor, Berkshire
Old Romney, Kent
Orford, Suffolk
Madresfield Court, Worcestershire
Cartagena, S. America
Old Alresford, Hampshire
Brington, Northant
Langley, Buckinghamshire
Italy, Europe
Wimbledon, Surrey
Ireland, Europe
St Albans, Hertfordshire
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