Copy of the will of Robert Thomas de Veil, 22 May 1747, addressed to Catherine, wife of Philip De La Port. Includes applied seal.
Veil, Col Robert Thomas de
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- ReferenceGB 96 MS 851
- Dates of Creation1747
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 item
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Colonel (Robert) Thomas de Veil (d 1746) was the founder of the Bow Street court house in 1740. Notorious for the severity of his sentencing and his aversion to the consumption of alcohol, he was portrayed by William Hogarth in the 'Night' section of Four times of the day .
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Single item.
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Acquisition Information
Deposited by Roney & Co., via the BRA, in 1975.
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
305 x 185 mm. paper bifolium. With an applied seal, in black wax, round, 30 mm, with the legend 'Virtus interrita pergit'.
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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