Lavington papers, 1771-1799.

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Lavington papers, 1771-1799.

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The papers include correspondence and copies of legal documents relating to Lavington's secret commission to negotiate with the daughter of the Young Pretender for the return of the jewel of the Order of the Garter, which Charles I had given to Bishop Juxon and which had descended to the Young Pretender.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8312262

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Charles Edward, Prince, grandson of James II, King of England, 1720-1788

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Order of the Garter

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Plowden, Francis, 1749-1829

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Lavington, Ralph Payne, Baron, 1738-1807.

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George, IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830

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