Abstract of the will and several codicils of the late right honorable Horatio earl of Orford deceased, 1793 May 15-1796 Dec 27.

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Abstract of the will and several codicils of the late right honorable Horatio earl of Orford deceased, 1793 May 15-1796 Dec 27.

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Manuscript, in a single hand, of an abstract of Walpole's will. The document includes information on the division of his estates, his household goods including his "collections of curiosities," and the pecuniary legacies and annuities bequeathed to his relatives and friends, as well as to his servants. The manuscript also contains summaries of memoranda and codicils dated 1796 in which Walpole gave instructions for his burial, his family papers and library, his own literary works, and his pictures.

1 v. (23 p.) ; 34 cm.

Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library

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Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

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Dr. John Allen (1771-1843) was a political and historical writer. In 1791 he graduated with an MD from the University of Edinburgh. In 1801, in his capacity as a doctor, he accompanied Lord Holland to Spain, and on his return to England became a regular inmate of Holland House. Although he served in 1806 as under-secretary to the commissioners for treating with America, Allen is best known for his social life at Holland House, especially as documented in his diary. He also helped Lord Holland to...