John Churchill letter to Allen Bathurst

Collection

Identifier: MS 0028

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

The letter is dated April 4, 1702, is handwritten on both sides of one leaf, and features a small red wax seal. Churchill expresses his happiness that Bathurst plans to attend the upcoming coronation of Queen Anne, and sends regards on behalf of Baron Horatio Walpole.

Dates

Creation: 1702

Creator

John, Marquis of Blandford (Person)

Access Restriction

This material is open for research. Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish materials from the John Churchill letter to Allen Bathurst must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Biographical Note

This letter was written by John Churchill (John, Marquis of Blandford) 1690-1703, who was the son of the first Duke of Marlborough. The recipient, Allan Bathurst, first Earl Bathurst (1684–1775) was later to represent Cirencester in parliament from May 1705 until January 1712, when he was created Baron Bathurst, being one of the twelve tory gentlemen who were raised to the peerage at the same time. He become treasurer to the Prince of Wales in 1757.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 letter)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

This letter was written by John Churchill (John, Marquis of Blandford) 1690-1703, who was the son of the first Duke of Marlborough, grandson of Sir Winston Churchill. The recipient, Allen Bathurst (first Earl Bathurst) was later to become treasurer to the Prince of Wales in 1757. Churchill expresses his happiness that Barnhurst plans to attend the upcoming coronation of Queen Anne, and sends regards on behalf of Baron Horatio Walpole.