Letter from Lady Elizabeth Russell (née Lloyd) to Elizabeth (née Noel), Lady Norton

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/156.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 2 March 1700
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

The author writes of her ill health and that her aunt Lady Russell was taken ill last week. She writes concerning a matter with a gentleman in which she wishes the recipient of her letter to let the man and his mother know that she is still of the same mind and cannot be persuaded [to marry him].

Endorsed by Lady Russell.

Administrative / Biographical History

Lloyd, Elizabeth d.1736 [m(1) James Russell, 3rd son of 1st Duke of Bedford; (2) (1721) Sir Henry Houghton (5th Bat)]