Letter from Lady Elizabeth Russell (née Lloyd) to Elizabeth (née Noel), Lady Norton

Scope and Content

The author writes of her ill health and that her aunt Lady Russell was taken ill last week. She writes concerning a matter with a gentleman in which she wishes the recipient of her letter to let the man and his mother know that she is still of the same mind and cannot be persuaded [to marry him].

Endorsed by Lady Russell.

Administrative / Biographical History

Lloyd, Elizabeth d.1736 [m(1) James Russell, 3rd son of 1st Duke of Bedford; (2) (1721) Sir Henry Houghton (5th Bat)]