Gorges Family Papers 1550-1930

Scope and content:

Material gathered by Raymond Gorges for his work on the Gorges family who have played a significant part in the intellectual, and political life of Great Britain and Ireland. Documents include marriage contracts, wills, legal documents, and two letters to Mrs. Frances Gorges from the Duke of Wellington. #1641, 1686, 1740, 1759, 1781

Physical description:
ca. 4000 items.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
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Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
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Parent terms of access:
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