The letters, many from female correspondents, are mainly of social interest, although some allude to political matters. Lady Grey's circle of friends included members of the families of the 1st Earl of Ellesmere, 4th Duke of Portland, and 1st Baron Auckland. Her most assiduous correspondents, and life-long friends, were Harriet, Countess of Ellesmere, and Emily Eden, the novelist.
Papers of Maria, Countess Grey
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- ReferenceGB 33 GRE-C
- Dates of Creationca. 1819- ca. 1876
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description2 metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Daughter of Sir Joseph Copley, Bart, of Sprotborough, Yorkshire. Wife of Henry George, 3rd Earl Grey (married 1832). No children.
Arrangement
Alphabetical sequence of files by correspondent, followed by misc. box and box of cuttings.
Access Information
Open for consultation.
Note
Part of : Earl Grey Papers
Other Finding Aids
List of the Papers of Maria 3rd Countess Grey (Durham, 1981). The list does not indicate the subject matter of correspondence. This is available online at online catalogue