War of Jenkins' Ear legal document
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Content Description
Contains one legal document signed "B. Wentworth." Addresses the complaints of a widow whose husband died in the War of Jenkins' Ear. Document demands the widow be paid her missing subsistence payments and all related contingencies.
Dates
- Creation: 1742 December 2
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Biographical / Historical
The legal document is signed by Benning Wentworth (1696-1770). The document advocates for the interests of a military widow, who claims to have never recieved the subsistence payments for her husband's service during the War of Jenkins' Ear. The war, which lasted from 1739-1748, arose between Britain and Spain. It was fought in New Granada and the Caribbean Sea. The War of Jenkins' Ear ended in an eventual defeat for the British forces.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (One legal size folder.)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased with assistance of the National Society Daughters of Colonial Wars.
Processing Information
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- Title
- Guide to the War of Jenkins' Ear legal document
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- William & Mary Special Collections Research Center staff
- Date
- 2024 May
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository