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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D779/F/9/5 |
| Former Reference | D779/F/45 |
| Title | Letter to "Madam" from her aunt Ruth Perkins thanking her for her kindness to writer and writer's daughter |
| Date | 28 Oct 1685 |
| Description | She cannot object to Mr Low. As for her [daughter's] portion, she cannot enlarge it without weakening her stock (mentioning a son) but when she does she will "make her one of my children", of which the writer has acqainted Mr Low. Asks that "my cousen Houlden" have writings made. He [Low] told the writer he would be leaving her [Esther Perkins - see F 47-48] all at his death only reserving £40 to bestow amongst friends if he has no children. Sends love to sister.
Note: Samuel Holden was a lawyer.
Dated Lichfield, 28 October
Endorsed for Madam Houlden at Aston. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | file |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Holden Family of Aston Hall, Aston-upon-Trent |