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

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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

Creation: 1767 April 8

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English; receipts in Portuguese; book and newspaper clippings in Spanish; medical thesis in Latin.

Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 17.0 linear feet (2 cartons, 9 document boxes, 3 slim document boxes, 11 flat boxes, 6 oversize flat boxes, 1 oversize flat file, 1 rolled chart)