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Box 2

 Container

Contains 12 Results:

Correspondence, 1767-1770

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Correspondence of John Drayton, James Glen, Charles Drayton I, II and III, Mary Middleton Drayton, and many others, organized chronologically.

Dates: 1767-1770
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence

James Bullock to anonymous (text reveals recipient was at Drayton Hall), 1767 January 10

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 1
Scope and Contents

Detailing his complex rice and credit dealings which he believes will enable him to pay off his outstanding debt to the recipient.

Dates: 1767 January 10
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence / 1767-1770

Two receipts in Portuguese, 1767 March 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Correspondence of John Drayton, James Glen, Charles Drayton I, II and III, Mary Middleton Drayton, and many others, organized chronologically.

Dates: 1767 March 17
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence / 1767-1770

Bill of exchange from James Bullock to James Glen on Messrs. Mayne and Co. (merchants in Lisbon), 1767 March 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Correspondence of John Drayton, James Glen, Charles Drayton I, II and III, Mary Middleton Drayton, and many others, organized chronologically.

Dates: 1767 March 17
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence / 1767-1770

Genealogical and estate notes by John Drayton, entitled, "A few reasons I offer to my Children why I made my Will as I have done", 1767 April 8

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 4
Scope and Contents

Detailing the division of Drayton's estate; his anticipation of his sons' complaints; explanation of cutting short William Henry who had proved "undutiful" and had "behaved extremely amiss"; blaming his sons for his recent illnesses; a denial his wife (Rebecca) can be blamed either for the Will or for his sons' poor behavior.

Dates: 1767 April 8
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence / 1767-1770

Roger Hog, charges on James Bullock's bill of exchange, 1767 October 7

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Correspondence of John Drayton, James Glen, Charles Drayton I, II and III, Mary Middleton Drayton, and many others, organized chronologically.

Dates: 1767 October 7
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence / 1767-1770

James Bullock to John Drayton, (cover), 1767

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Correspondence of John Drayton, James Glen, Charles Drayton I, II and III, Mary Middleton Drayton, and many others, organized chronologically.

Dates: 1767
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence / 1767-1770

James Glen to John Drayton, (cover and letter), 1767 October 25

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 7
Scope and Contents

Regarding financial arrangements, particularly James Bullock's protests and non payment of bills (enclosed but not found); Glen's desire to make it easier for Bullock to pay his debts and related suggestions; complaint (underlined) that he has "not got one farthing from Billy Drayton for some years" and promises to "take proper steps" for obtaining payment; discussion of Margaret, Charles and Glen who are all in England and Scotland at this time.

Dates: 1767 October 25
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence / 1767-1770

Receipt by Thomas Harvey [Marshal], for holding James Bullock for an annuity due James Glen , 1770 July 9

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Correspondence of John Drayton, James Glen, Charles Drayton I, II and III, Mary Middleton Drayton, and many others, organized chronologically.

Dates: 1770 July 9
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence / 1767-1770

J. Sharp to Charles Drayton I, 1770 April 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 10
Scope and Contents

Notice of meeting of St. Luke's Lodge, Edinburgh. Architectural sketches on back.

Dates: 1770 April 17
Found in: Special Collections / Drayton papers / 1. Drayton family papers, accessioned before 1970 / Correspondence / 1767-1770
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