Letter from Richard Vaughan to Francis, Lord Vaughan

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/9.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 7 January 1657
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet Includes wax seal.

Scope and Content

Richard writes requesting Francis Vaughan to shorten his journey and on Saturday come to visit to meet Lord and Lady Southampton who are staying for a fortnight. There are separate sign-offs from father Richard, brother John and mother. Written from Golden Grove, Llanfihangel Aberbythych, Carmarthenshire - the family home. Endorsed: "For my son Francis Lord Vaughan". Dated 7 January 1656 [1657 in new dating].

Administrative / Biographical History

Vaughan, Richard 1600? - 1686 [(1634) 2nd Earl of Carbery].

Vaughan, Francis (d. 1667), first son of Richard, First husband to Lady Rachel Wriothesley, future Lady Rachel Russell (1637-1723).

Vaughan, John (bap. 1639 - 1713), third earl of Carbery, second son of Richard.