| Administrative History | Walter Butler, 17th Earl and later 1st Marquess of Ormonde, acquired estates in Derbyshire through his marriage in 1805 to Anne Clarke, heiress to the Clarkes of Sutton Scarsdale. By Act of Parliament, these estates were sold c1824-1826. |
| Custodial History | This item was transferred from Derby Library in September 2002 [formerly DL MS 3448]. |