Descriptive Summary
John Churchill letter to
Allan Bathurst
1702
MS 028
1 letter
Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University,
Houston, TX
This letter was written
by John Churchill (John, Marquis of Blandford) 1690-1703, who was the son of
the first Duke of Marlborough, grandson of Sir Winston Churchill. The
recipient, Mr. Allan Bathurst was later to become treasurer to the Prince of
Wales in 1757. Churchill expresses his happiness that Barnhurst plans to attend
the upcoming coronation of Queen Anne, and sends regards on behalf of Baron
Horatio Walpole.
John, Marquis of Blandford,
1690-1703 Materials
are in English.
Biographical Note
This letter was written by John Churchill (John, Marquis of Blandford)
1690-1703, who was the son of the first Duke of Marlborough. The recipient, Mr.
Allan Bathurst was later to become treasurer to the Prince of Wales in
1757.
Scope and Contents
The letter is dated April 4, 1702, is handwritten on both sides of one
leaf, and features a small red wax seal. Churchill expresses his happiness that
Bathurst plans to attend the upcoming coronation of Queen Anne, and sends
regards on behalf of Baron Horatio Walpole.
Preferred Citation
John Churchill letter to Allan Bathurst, 1702, MS 028, Woodson Research
Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Acquisition Information
Donated to the Woodson Research Center by the English Dept., Rice
University.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials from the John Churchill letter to Allan
Bathurst must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library,
Rice University.
Access RestrictionThis material is open for research.
Index Terms
Subjects (Persons)
Bathurst, Earl Allan --
correspondence.
Walpole, Baron Horatio.
Queen Anne (166501714) --
coronation.
Detailed Description of the Collection
John Churchill letter to Allan Bathurst, 1702. Handwritten.