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Concerning will of Lady Jane Berkeley, 1617?

 Item — Box: L.f.1003-L.f.1058
Identifier: L.f.1017

Scope and Contents note

Refers to will dated July 20, 1617 which contained a bequest to Lady Jane Berkeley's niece Ann Townshend, daughter of Sir John Townshend. Indicates that only Lady Berkeley's servant Richard Mason, who drew the will up witnessed that Lady Berkeley intended an alteration touching her legacy to Ann Townshend.

Endorsed: A ruffe draught touching the question of Mr. Fishers portion.

Dates

  • 1617?

Availability

Collection is open for research.

Extent

2 leaves (bifolium)

Physical Facet

Watermark: Unicorn, charging.

Processing Information note

Note to self: links to Bacon-Townshend here. Totally mystified by the endorsement...but oh well.

Repository Details

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