Ca. 122 AL(S) to John Eardley-Wilmot (1750-1815); various places, 1763-1784.

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Ca. 122 AL(S) to John Eardley-Wilmot (1750-1815); various places, 1763-1784.

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Unbound collection of personal correspondence of Sir John Eardley-Wilmot, Lord Chief Justice. Ca. 85 letters to his son John, many of which are addressed as "Jack" and sent to him at Oxford University; and ca. 11 letters from John to his father. The letters primarily concern family news and advice concerning friendship, choice of profession, religious duty, and school. Also contains 14 letters from Sir John to "E. Wilmot," which refer to separately to his brothers John and Robert, addressed from "your father" to "Eardley"; 6 letters from Sir John to J.H. Michell, addressed to "Jack"; 1 letter from Sir John to Rev. H. Michell; 1 letter from Sir John to Miss Wilmot of Duffield. Many of the letters contain annotations in John's hand which summarize the sender, date, and place of origin of the letter. One letter to John also contains postscripts from S. Wilmot ([Sarah], his mother), and M.M. Wilmot (his sister).

1 box; ca. 27 x 20 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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University of Oxford

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University of Oxford From the guide to the University of Oxford Musical Exercises, 1890, (Bodleian Library, University of Oxford) Not applicable. From the guide to the Typescript Theses, 1910-55, (Bodleian Library, University of Oxford) Rev. Samuel Myles graduated from Harvard College in 1684. From the description of Diploma : manuscript, 1693 July 14. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612804731 ...

Eardley-Wilmot, John, 1750-1815

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Eardley-Wilmot was a politician and author. He received his B.A. from University College at Oxford in 1769. He represented Tiverton, Devonshire in parliament, 1776-1784; and represented Coventry in Parliament, 1784-1796. In 1778, he wrote "Short Defense of the Opposition." In 1783, he was appointed to inquire into the claims of American Loyalists for their losses suffered during the war; and in 1790, organized the Freemason's Hall Committee for the relief of French refugees. He was instrumental ...

Wilmot, John Eardley, Sir, 1709-1792

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Epithet: Chief Justice of the Common Pleas British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000300.0x000270 ...

Eardley-Wilmot, John, Sir, 1709-1792.

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