Records of the Lambs as Fitzwilliam Trustees As a trustee under the will of John Fitzwilliam, Matthew Lamb of Lincoln’s Inn held property in trust to raise money from its sale or from rents to discharge the provisions of Fitzwilliam’s will. This responsibility was inherited by Peniston Lamb as executor of his father’s will. For further records concerning the Fitzwilliam family, see Add. MSS 82964 and 83031. 77216-77233. ‘Deeds belonging to Lord Melbourne as Fitzwilliam Trustee’; 1751-1773.
Charter relating to the execution of the Earl of Thanet’s will For executors’ accounts, 1723-1776, see Add. MS 83049. 77236. Declaration of Trust; 23 April 1771. Peniston Lamb, Viscount Melbourne, to Mary Countess Dowager Gower, trustee named in the will of Thomas, Earl of Thanet, for £6,000. ...
Declaration of Trust from Peniston Lamb, Viscount Melbourne, that the securities for £4,000 (part of the Norfolk estate) and the interest from the sum is held by him in trust to discharge the legacies of William 3rd Earl Fitzwilliam to his daughters Charlotte, Ann and Frances; 11 Jan. 1771. Endo...
Mortgage for £4,000 of part of the Norfolk estate; 10 Jan. 1771. From William, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam, to Peniston Lamb, Viscount Melbourne. (5/2/10). Vellum; signed by Fitzwilliam, and with his seal en placard.