Papers concerning Disraeli's purchase of Hughenden, 1846-1874
File
Dep. Hughenden 21/1
Held at the Weston Library
Papers concerning Disraeli's purchase of Hughenden, mainly correspondence of Wright, Smith & Shepherd, solicitors, 1846-1849 including:
- (fols. 3-28) auction catalogue, , Alexander Davis, 10-15 May 1847
- (fols. 45-48, 58a-b, 61-64, 71-72, 86-87, 89-90, 96-99, 102-113) letters from Disraeli, 1847-1849
- (fols. 100-1) bill (for books) from Bernard Quaritch, 1874
- (fols. 131-247) further letters from the vendors' solicitors, 1847-1848, with (fols. 230-247) letters from valuers and others about timber on the estate, 1848
Dates
- Creation: 1846-1874
Extent
248 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
Dep. Hughenden 21/1
Creator
- From the Collection: D'Israeli | Isaac | 1766-1848 | Author (Person)
- From the Collection: Disraeli | Benjamin | 1804-1881 | Earl of Beaconsfield | statesman (Person)
- From the Collection: Disraeli | Mary Anne | 1792-1872 | nee Evans | 1st Viscountess Beaconsfield | wife of Benjamin Disraeli Earl of Beaconsfield (Person)
Repository Details
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Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk