Postland Estate Roads - 1891 Case - Documents, 14 May 1891 - 19 Oct 1891

File — Box: 2, Folder: 20

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The archives of James Charles Welbore Ellis Agar (1818 - 1896), 3rd Earl of Normanton, consisting of 3.0 linear feet of material, including correspondence, drawings, legal documents, and related printed items. This collection is of importance to art historians as well as to historians of English history and culture. It would be invaluable for any studies of the Agar family; 19th century London (especially the Victoria and Albert Museum and Kensingtron Park areas); English legal history; and the history of Hampshire county.

Dates

14 May 1891 - 19 Oct 1891

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

9 documents concerning the case between David Butler and the government of Spalding, Lincoln over public use of lands held by the 3rd Earl of Normanton (Postland Estate). Includes accounts of the Earl's legal fees.