Two letters from Elizabeth Southwell (nee Cornwallis).
Letters from Elizabeth (William's older sister) in Ireland thanking William for his visit and hoping that he would visit soon, that she was glad he was well, it also states that her husband (Bowen Southwell) was ill and that her nerves were very bad.
Administrative / biographical background
In July 1753, Bowen Southwell married Lady Elizabeth Cornwallis, oldest daughter of Charles Cornwallis, 1st Earl Cornwallis. He held the office of Member of Parliament for Downpatrick, Ireland between 1755 and 1760.
Administrative / biographical background
In July 1753, Bowen Southwell married Lady Elizabeth Cornwallis, oldest daughter of Charles Cornwallis, 1st Earl Cornwallis. He held the office of Member of Parliament for Downpatrick, Ireland between 1755 and 1760.
Record Details
| Item reference: | COR/100/5/5; MSS/78/006 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Personal collections |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1791-1794 |
| Creator: | Admiral Sir William Cornwallis |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. On loan from Miss Julia Wykeham-Martin |
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- Personal Letters from and to the Elizabeth Cornwallis (nee Townshend). (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/1)
- Personal Letters from and to the Charles Cornwallis. (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/2)
- Personal Letters from Henry Cornwallis. (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/3)
- A series of letters from and to James Cornwallis. (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/4)
- Two letters from Elizabeth Southwell (nee Cornwallis). (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/5)
- Letters from Nephews and Niece of William Cornwallis. (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/6)
- A letter from George Townshend to Commodore Cornwallis. (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/7)
- A letter of thanks from William Cornwallis to unknown recipient. (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/8)
- Letters addressed to Miss Teresa Whitby from William Cornwallis. (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/9)
- A series of letters to Mrs Whitby. (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/10)
- A series of invitations to William Cornwallis. (Manuscript) (COR/100/5/11)
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