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Manuscript Collections Dashwood vs. Rous Legal Notebook
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Dashwood vs. Rous Legal Notebook, 1811. 2 volumes. Location: 31:. A transcript of short-hand notes taken in the Court of Chancery for the case of Reverend James Dashwood vs Lord John Rous. Sir Samuel Romilly states that the case revolves around the wills of Sir Thomas Peyton and his nephew, Sir Henry Dashwood Peyton, which would provide a living for Mr. James Dashwood, brother of Sir Henry Dashwood Peyton, upon their estates in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, England if certain terms were met including James Dashwood accepting a Bishopric.  At question was whether or not Mr. Dashwood was owed any further rights to a living on the Doddington estates as the conditions specified in the wills, including the acceptance of a Bishopric, had not been met. Mss. 1350.
Manuscript Number
1350
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1811
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