Brydges family papers : Accounts and financial papers, 1620-1813, (bulk 1720-1800).

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Brydges family papers : Accounts and financial papers, 1620-1813, (bulk 1720-1800).

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The bulk of the collection comprises estate, household, and personal accounts of 2nd and 3rd Dukes of Chandos. The estate accounts are for Hampshire (chiefly Avington), with much additional material for Middlesex (including the Canons and Minchenden House) and Somerset (chiefly Keynsham and Rodney Stoke). There are also some accounts for Brydges' properties in Cheshire, Heresfordshire, Derbyshire, and Randorshire. The household accounts pertain chiefly to Avington, with some early pieces for Cannons. The personal accounts cover mostly the period after 1720's, with some 17th century material for families related to the Brydges (including Keck and Poole, and John Nicolls). The accounts cover clothing, books, newspapers, stationary, schooling, gifts, travel, charities, etc. Also included are business and legal accounts, chiefly bonds, with additional accounts of debts and investments and some bills for legal services.

10,300 pieces.14 boxes.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Chandos, James Brydges, Duke of, 1674-1744

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Chandos, James Brydges, Duke of, 1732-1789

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Chandos, Henry Brudges, Duke of, 1708-1771

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Brydges family.

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James Brydges (1673-1744): British statesman and patron of arts. In addition to the Canons, the fabulous mansion in Stanmore, Middlesex, the Duke owned an estate at Avington in Hampshire, and estates in Somerset Cheshire, Heresfordshire, and Randorshire. Following his death, the Canons was sold, and the family took up residence at Avington. His son Henry Brydges inherited the title and estates. The 3rd Duke of Chandos, James Brydges (1732-1789), was a prominent Whig politician and courtier. ...