Clayton papers, 1579-1744. 1579-1744.

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Clayton papers, 1579-1744. 1579-1744.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57666550

Collection consists of correspondence, receipts, bills, bonds, promissory notes, petitions, wills, affidavits, indentures, and related papers. Includes two rent receipts of Matthew Wren, Bishop of Ely; one letter of Francis Turner, Bishop of Ely; a statement by Sir Edward Herbert, Earl of Portland, a chief justice, concerning charges brought against him; and five items relating to Henry Howard, 7th Duke of Norfolk.

5 linear ft. (20 boxes, ca. 3,000 items)

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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SNAC Resource ID: 7763723

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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Herbert, Edward, 1648?-1698

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Norfolk, Henry Howard, Duke of, 1655-1701

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Turner, Francis, 1638?-1700

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Wren, Matthew, 1585-1667

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Clayton, Robert, Sir, 1629-1707

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Robert Clayton was born in Northamptonshire in 1629. He became an apprentice to his uncle who was a London scrivener where he became acquainted with fellow apprentice Alderman John Morris. They both went on to become successful businessmen and to establish the bank, Clayton & Morris Co. Clayton entered politics representing several wards depending on Whig favour. He was knighted in 1671 and went on to be elected Lord Mayor for 1679-80. Clayton built a considerable fortune and, as a mark of h...