as well as copies of several letters
from Mrs. Ann Bishop Brownrigg (nee
Annesley), and various others, all
concerning who was to succeed to the
Viscountcy of Valentia on the death of
George (whose sons had predeceased him).
Arthur Annesley (XI) was thought to be
the nearest male heir, but there was
still doubt about whether any male
descendants of John Annesley (I) still
survived.