Sir Peyton Skipwith to his son, Gray Skipwith, 1791 February 13
Scope and Contents
250 pounds sent to Gray and an additional 200 pounds sent to Gray to serve as an allowance while he studies at Cambridge. He does not wish for Gray to borrow against his Newbold estate to finance his living, noting the dangers of becoming indebted and the value of a debt free life.
Dates
- Creation: 1791 February 13
Creator
- From the Collection: Skipwith Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900 (Person)
- From the Collection: Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 13.21 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository