Letters from Thomas Hill [Samuel's cousin, the son of Margaret and Thomas Harwood, who also took the name of Hill in honour of his uncle Richard]. Topics covered include: financial affairs, such as various mortgages in which Samuel is involved, particularly that of Lord [Edward Harley, the 2nd Earl of] Oxford; family news, such as the death of his baby, visits between the two families, and condolences on the death of "sister Egerton" in 1744 [ie. Elizabeth, Samuel's sister]; current affairs, such as the death of the Queen [Caroline] in 1737 and war with France.
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- ReferenceGB 133 EGT/2/6/1/11
- Former ReferenceGB 133 EGT/1/1/40-47.
- Dates of Creation1730-c.1744
- Physical Description8 pieces. Condition: some of the letters are suffering from tears and discolouration.