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D779 - Holden Family of Aston Hall, Aston-upon-Trent - 1215-1924
- F - Holden family - 1611-1876
  - 9 - Perkins Family - [1661]-1685

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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
Item Status	Use Previous Reference to find document
Format	Document

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