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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add MS 73546-73769 Language French Name George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1738-1820

1. Add MS 73546-73769

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Title:
Barrington Papers. 73546-73769. Correspondence and papers of William Wildman Barrington, 2nd Viscount Barrington, (b.1717, d.1793), statesman; 1701-1882, n.d. The papers cover Barrington's official career, most particularly as M.P. for Plymouth (1754-1778), Secretary at War (21 Nov. 1755-21 March 1761 & 19 July 1765-16 Dec. 1778) and Chancellor of the Exchequer (21 March 1761-8 May 1762). Barrington also acted as a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty (1746-1754), Master of the Great Ward...
Scope & Content:
George III of England: William Wildman Barrington-Shute, 2nd Viscount Barrington: Correspondence and papers, together with papers of other members of his family: [1327]-1934, n.d.: Partly French. Latin. English.: Partly printed and typewritten.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, and Latin
Date Range:
1701-1882
Extent:
225 items

2. Add MS 73764-73765

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Add MS 73764-73765
Title:
Barrington Papers. Vols. ccxix-ccxx. These volumes contain correspondence relating to diplomatic affairs involving Sir Robert Adair, diplomatist. Consequently, they bear little relevance to the rest of the collection. It is possible that they came to the Barrington family via Elizabeth Barrington, née Adair, wife of Rev. George Barrington, later 5th Viscount Barrington, or her descendents. Two volumes.
Scope & Content:
George III of England: Sir Robert Adair, GCB: Letters to, or concerning: 1792-1848,n.d.: Partly French.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
[1792-1848]
Extent:
2 items

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