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J. Brewster (Brandon) to Richd. How I (Grace Church St., London) Replying favourably...

Catalogue reference: HW/87/154

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This record is a file about the J. Brewster (Brandon) to Richd. How I (Grace Church St., London) Replying favourably... dating from 8 October 1747.

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Reference

HW/87/154

Date

8 October 1747

Description

J. Brewster (Brandon) to Richd. How I (Grace Church St., London) Replying favourably to How's proposal of a match between one of his three nieces & Brewster's son, who is disfigured with smallpox. He is prepared to provide double the portion of the bride if it lies between £1000 & £1500.

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Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service
Language

English

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3901282e-e971-463a-a16d-b92c1c8fefb3/

Series information

HW/87

Letters & Papers of the How Family

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J. Brewster (Brandon) to Richd. How I (Grace Church St., London) Replying favourably...