2218 - William Layton to [?Executors of Dr John Taylour’s will], 11 November 1799

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Sir,
The Bearer of this is Elizabeth Linsdale,
Mother of the young Lady you are Guardian to;
you was so good the last time we had the conversation
about Her, to say you would Allow Her something; since
that time She Has often been very Ill, & must Have perish'd If
I had not advanc'd Her some Money to Support Her; [?&]
now Winter is come, she can do nothing for her Maintenance
it will be doing her a very great kindness
If you will have the goodness to write me a line, saying
what you mean to Allow Her, I will Advance it Weekly
I am Sir,
Your Humble Servant
Wm Layton

Putney Nov 11 1799

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William Layton to [?Executors of Dr John Taylour’s will], 11 November 1799

Concerning the care and education of Ann Lynsdale, ward of Court of Chancery, allegedly illegitimate daughter of Dr John Taylour. Discussion of allowance to Ann Lynsdale’s mother. She has been ill and would have died if Layton had not given her money.

Lister, Elizabeth

ACC/1360/730/13

London Metropolitan Archives

1799

11

11

Putney, Surrey

[England]

London

[England]

enquiry

  • hopeful
  • neutral

throughout (inconsistent)

21-40%

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