Brydges family papers : Correspondence, 1670-1812.

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Brydges family papers : Correspondence, 1670-1812.

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The correspondence deals with the full range of family, personal, business, estates, financial, and some political affairs of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd dukes of Chandos, their family and associates. Correspondents include Cassandra Willoughby Brydges, second wife of the 1st duke, James Farquharson, his principal secretary and steward, James Coulthard of Lincoln's Inn, and others.

2,170 pieces.33 boxes.59 volumes.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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