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Various letters relating to John Grimston

Catalogue reference: DDGR/42/9

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This record is a file about the Various letters relating to John Grimston dating from Jan-Dec 1759.

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DDGR/42/9

Title

Various letters relating to John Grimston

Date

Jan-Dec 1759

Description

Includes letters from: Stephen Thompson, London (6 pieces); Nathaniel Maister, Winestead and Hull (3 pieces); George Crowe, Stockton; Thomas Peirse, Peirseburgh; Richard Seward, London (9 pieces); Robert Appleton, Beverley. J Bagnall, Hatton Garden; Walter Hardwick, Plymouth and London (3 pieces); Francis Legard, York (5 pieces); Thompson and Seward, London (2 pieces); Charles Cottrell, Duke Street; William Waines, Beverley; James Nelthorpe; Sir Digby Legard, Ganton; Samuel Keeling, Templenewsam; W Stables to W Hardwick (draft); Henry Maister, Hull; John Grimston to Francis Peirson, Beverley. Concerning: financial affairs (including Walter Hardwick); apple tree cuttings (Nonpareils, Winestead Pippins, Yorkshire Greenings, Golden Pippins); raising men for navy; family affairsl; wine; militia; Smallpox (in York ?) 'Boscowen had fallen in with the French fleet of Lagos on the Coast of Portugal, had taken or burnt 3 of the capital ships De la Clues ship is one but he escaped in a boat'(6.9.59). New postchaise ordered for Mr Best; uniforms and equipment for volunteers; election for Registrar of East Riding.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies Service
Language

English

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GRIMSTON FAMILY OF GRIMSTON GARTH AND KILNWICK

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John Grimston (1725-1780)

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Various letters relating to John Grimston