Papers, 1720-1880.

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Coke family. Papers, 1720-1880.

Papers, 1720-1880.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13529226

Part one is a series of twentieth century handwritten copies of eighteenth century letters, accounts and bonds concerning the apprenticeship of John Coke, son of Richard Coke of Derbyshire, to James Gatliffe of London, goldsmith. Richard Coke's agent in London is William Sweetings. Letters concern John having fallen ill with the smallpox, and accounts detail medical treatment. Part two is a series of letters, 1879-1880, from John A[rcher] Coke, Richmond, Virginia, to John Talbot Coke, York, England, discussing the genealogy of the Virginia branch of the Coke family. Includes a copy of J. A. Coke's bookplate incorporating the Coke family coat of arms.

8 items ; 36 cm.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library