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ARISTOCRATIC WOMEN
The Social, Political and Cultural History of Rich and Powerful Women
Part 2: The Correspondence and Diaries of Charlotte Georgiana, Lady Bedingfeld (formerly Jerningham) c1779-1833, together with the letters of Anna Seward, c1791-1804 and Lady Stafford, c1774-1837 from Birmingham University Library
CATALOGUE OF THE JERNINGHAM LETTERS AND DIARIES
(Reproduced from the Report on Correspondence and Diaries of Charlotte Georgiana Lady Bedingfeld, formerly Jerningham. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts, 1982. Prepared by Christine L Penney, University Archivist, University of Birmingham)
Introduction
The letters and journals in this collection span the years 1780-1833. They were originally collected by Charlotte, Lady Bedingfeld, the only daughter of Sir William and Lady Jerningham of Costessey Hall, Norfolk, and wife of Sir Richard Bedingfeld of Oxburgh, Norfolk. They consist of journals kept spasmodically by Lady Bedingfeld and letters to her from her mother and other members of the large Jerningham and Bedingfeld families, beginning during her childhood and continuing throughout her schooldays and her marriage. Many public events are recorded in the letters but their chief interest is as a chronicle of the private lives of two important Catholic families during the transition from the late Georgian to pre-Victorian era.
In 1896 a ruthlessly edited selection from the letters was published by Egerton Castle. Although he omitted a great deal of material which he considered ‘too local to awaken the sympathy of strangers’, his selection is sufficient to indicate the interest and scope of the collection. he borrowed the letters from Camilla Cary, the grand-daughter of Lady Bedingfeld, who had bequeathed them to Camilla’s mother, Matilda Cary. By 1949 they were the property of Lord Dillon, whose family became linked with that of the Jerninghams on Sir William’s marriage to Frances Dillon in 1767.Lord Dillon eventually sold the collection to an antiquarian bookseller, from whom they were purchased by the University of Birmingham Library in 1971.
1 10 Feb [1779?] - Charlotte Browne to Charlotte Jerningham, [at Cossey?]. Compliments her on her ‘pretty letter’, which she has shown to Lady Dillon. Annotated by Charlotte: ‘This was the 1st letter I ever received’.
2 26 Nov - George Jerningham to Sir William Jerningham, at Cossey. Hopes to hear from him soon. (Written at school).
3 [Beckenham?] [1780?] - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte Jerningham, at Cossey. Promises to return to Cossey on Monday in time for dinner. Lady Petre sends her love.
4 [London?] 4 Feb [1780?] - Edward Jerningham (the poet) to Charlotte Jerningham [at Cossey?]. He has sent her some more books which he wishes may entertain her as much as ‘Queen Mab’. Miss Petre has gone back to the school at Hammersmith and cries whenever she has a visitor. Charlotte’s grandmama sends her blessing and will whip her papa for not writing to her.
5 Paris 8 Feb 1780 - Lady Anastatia Stafford to Charlotte Jerningham, at Cossey. Delighted with her 'pretty letter’. Has been visited by Charlotte’s uncle Charles Jerningham. Would like to hear from Lady Jerningham, though knows she ‘dos not love writing’.
6 [London?] 8 July [1780] - Lady Mary Jerningham to Charlotte Jerningham, her granddaughter, at Cossey. She is glad Charlotte likes her cap and will send her anything else she would like.
7 2 March 1781 - William Charles Jerningham to his mother, Lady Frances Jerningham, at Cossey. His first letter from school.
8 [Cossey] 12 Aug 1782 - Mary Hatton, a family servant, to Charlotte Jerningham, at Braywick. Hopes she enjoys her visit to Braywick. The weather at Cossey has been nothing but rain. Edward is full of spirits and a very good little boy.
9 [Cossey] 19 Aug 1782 - The same to the same. More news of little Edward.
10 [Cossey] 2 Sept 1782 - The same to the same. Very sorry that William is to be sent abroad to school, but glad that Charlotte is not to go yet.
11 [Paris] Shrove Sunday 1784 - Lady Anastatia Stafford to Charlotte Jerningham, at Cossey. Gives news of Charlotte’s brother William, at school in France, and hopes that Charlotte herself may come to Paris before long.
12 [Cossey] 9 [Sept?] 1784 - Lady Jerningham to Edward Jerningham the younger, at school in France. She sends him four masks but cannot get any noses, so she is sending him something to eat instead, together with a cricket bat. His grandmother has sent him some macaroons.
13 [London?] [1784] - Lady Mary Jerningham to Lady Frances Jerningham, at Cossey. Condoles with her on parting with her children.
14 [Paris?] [Nov 1784] - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, aux Dames Ursulines, Rue St. Jacques, Paris. She has been awake all night thinking of her and has told Simon to take her a brioche and a pot of sweet meats.
15 Bapeaume [Nov 1784] - The same to the same. Describes their journey from Gournay. Drafts a letter for her to send to Miss Petre.
16 Lille [Nov 1784] - The same to the same. Describes Lille and drafts a letter for Charlotte to write to her aunt at St. Germain.
17 St. Omer 14 Dec 1784 - The same to the same. She writes in the great brown wainscoated room at St. Omer. Has been to the play at Lille with Lady Charlotte Radcliffe. Drafts a letter for Charlotte to write to Lady Anastatia Stafford.
18 Dover 18 Dec 1784 - The same to the same. They have reached Dover safely after a rough passage. Dr Johnson is dead. Beaumarchais’s ‘Mariage de Figaro’ has been translated into English and acted in London.
19 Lothian’s Hotel Albemarle St. 24 Dec 1784 - The same to the same. They have seen Mrs Siddons perform Isabella in ‘The fatal marriage’, but were too near the stage. Mrs Siddons acts with a great deal of feeling. They shared a box with Mr Pitt, who inspired more than Mrs Siddons.
20 Cossey 12 Jan 1785 - The same to the same. Condoles with Charlotte on having a fever during the Innocents’ Recreation and describes a visit to Ditchley, where Mr Le Texier read a play aloud every night.
21 Cossey 6 Feb 1785 - Edward Jerningham (the younger) to Charlotte. He loves her “monstersly” and begs her to write often. He has been to Ditchley with Mr Dillon, Mama, Papa and Molly, and to Oxford. With an incomplete postscript from Lady Frances Jerningham, describing the above as “Ned’s entire composition”.
22 Aux Dames Ursulines, Paris [Feb] 1785] - Charlotte to Edward Jerningham (the younger). His letter gave her the greatest pleasure. When he returns to Cossey he is authorised to take possession of her estate and garden near the Bull’s Eye and her apartments in the Laylock tree. The school is having a recreation day as the Queen is coming to Paris from Versailles. Charlotte was confirmed last Sunday. With a postscript by J Potier, who forwarded the letter.
23 Grosvenor Sq. 8 Mar [1785] - Edward Jerningham (the poet) to Charlotte. Her little waxen image reminds him of her every day. If she wants any bagatelles which he can send he must let her know.
24 Cossey 15 Mar 1785 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, aux Dames Ursulines. Advises on clothes. She should learn the harp at the end of the summer.
25 London 2 Apr 1785 - Edward Jerningham (the younger) to Charlotte. The house of industry girl is dead, the laundry maid is leaving and the dining room at Cossey is turned into two bed chambers. With a postscript from Elizabeth Blackwell, Lady Mary Jerningham’s maid.
26 Cossey 6 Apr 1785 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, in Paris. The French Ambassador has had a fit in the drawing room at St. James’s.
27 Juilly 15 Apr 1785 - George Jerningham to Edward Jerningham (the younger), at school. With postscripts from William Jerningham and Père Arnout, their tutor.
28 [Cossey] 17 [Apr] 1785 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, in Paris. Hopes she has survived Holy Week without fatigue. She and Sir William are to see “The Duenna”.
29 Cossey 12 May 1785 - The same to the same. Very angry that Lady Petre refused to take her a parcel when she visited Paris.
30 Grosvenor Sq. London 13 June [1785] - Edward Jerningham (the poet) to Charlotte, in Paris. A pretty child two doors away has been bitten by a mad dog; Charlotte is to take care not to be bitten by a mad bug.
31 Cossey 22 Aug 1785 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, in Paris. Asks her to start lessons on the harp immediately.
32 Cossey 15 Sept 1785 - The same to the same. George and William are back at home. They have had a dance in the newly-decorated parlour.
33 [Cossey] [1785] - The same to the same. Fragment only, referring to Lady Mary Jerningham’s will.
34 [Cossey] [Oct? 1785] - The same to the same. The boys have returned to school in France. Advises Charlotte on her mourning (for her grandmother?)
35 Cossey 14 Nov 1785 - The same to the same. Her brother Arthur and his wife have been staying with them. An autograph album has been begun at Cossey.
36 Ditchley 1 Dec [1785] - The same to the same. They have visited Woburn Abbey, Stowe and Middleton Park, and have seen Mr Poole from Norwich go up in a balloon.
37 Cossey 2 Jan 1786 - The same to the same. General Arthur Dillon, her brother, has been so handsomely treated that she is reconciled to the idea of William serving abroad.
38 Cossey 4 [Feb?] 1786 - Lady Jerningham to Edward Jerningham (the younger) at Old Hall Green School. She sends him a pianoforte with instructions on how to play it; also some raisins and almonds.
39 Cossey 6 Mar 1786 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, in Paris. Comments on her timetable. She is to learn Geography and Italian and should have only two singing lessons per week. Mrs Fitzherbert has married the Prince of Wales but they are living in separate houses.
40 Cossey 23 Mar 1786 - The same to the same. Charlotte’s expenses of £200 a year, though necessary, are sometimes found a good deal bySir William, but she must not be uncomfortable.
41 [Cossey] Maundy Thursday 1786 - The same to the same. La Mère Générale may buy her a tafeta, and she shall also have a muslin. She ought to continue having a French maid and may engage one herself if she finds a suitable one.
42 Cossey 1 May 1786 - The same to the same. Continues on the advantages of having a French maid at home with her, to encourage her to speak French.
43 Cossey 11 May 1786 - The same to the same. She is sending her a silver gown for 7 guineas from Norwich of the sort which everyone is ordering.
44 Cossey 4 June 1786 - Edward Jerningham (the younger) to Charlotte, in Paris. He has come home for the Whitsun holiday. General Jerningham, his Uncle Edward and Mr Lemon, a gentleman who has no home and is therefore always upon visits, are also there. With a postscript from Lady Jerningham. Little Edward is handsomer than ever. She is sorry the dancing master is not good. Three verse quotations from the Jerningham boys in Lady Jerningham’s hand, date 3 Sept 1786 are appended.
45 [Cossey] 14 [June 1786] - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, in Paris. She has had a slight fever but is now mending very fast.
46 Cossey 14 June 1786 - Sir William Jerningham to Charlotte, in Paris. Her mother is a great deal better. General Jerningham, whose stomach is as voracious as ever, is with them, together with Uncle Henry and Uncle Edward (the poet) who plays his harp every night and is grown fat and lazy.
47 Cossey 26 June 1786 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, in Paris. Her health is now restored; she has taken the bark for a week. Mr Fitzgerald, whom she once knew in London, has been hanged for the murder of a Mr McDonald in his own park.
48 Cossey 13 July 1786 - The same to the same. Master Pitchford has returned from St. Omer and has been staying at Cossey to play with Edward. They are exactly the same size, though Pitchford is 14.
49 Cossey 20 July 1786 - Edward Jerningham (the younger) to Charlotte, in Paris. He is reading the history of England with Mama and has got to Henry II. An election is due at Norwich owing to Sir Harbord Harbord’s peerage. He has dined with Mrs Custance. With a postscript by Lady Jerningham, quoting a poem written in her album by Arthur Murphy.
50 Paris 15 Aug [1786] - Charlotte to Edward Jerningham (the younger), in London. Today is the Assumption and they have recreation for three days. Her companions are making too much noise for her to write properly.
51 [Cossey] [Nov 1786] - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, in Paris. She will soon set out to fetch her home. Barbara Webb has married the Protestant Earl of Shaftesbury.
52 Conbury House Kingstown 21 Nov 1786 - The same to the same. She has begun her journey to fetch Charlotte home and has arrived at her father’s house.
53 Martinique 12 Oct 1786 - General Arthur Dillon to his sister Lady Jerningham in Paris. In French. He has travelled to Madeira for a holiday. Annotated by Charlotte: ‘written by my poor uncle General Arthur Dillon, beheaded by Robespiere 1794’.
54 Green Street Grosvenor Sq. 1788 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte. He looks forward to seeing her in town, having heard fine things of her. He has been to the new play ‘Julia’.
55 Cossey 19 June 1789 - Mary H Fox (Mary Hatton, Charlotte’s old nurse) to Charlotte, in London. Thanks her for a silver mug sent to her baby daughter.
56 21 June 1791 - Edward Jerningham (the elder), to Charlotte, in Brussels. The tittle-tattle of the town at present is the separation of the Prince of Wales and Mrs Fitzherbert.
57 [Blue Nuns Convent], Paris 13 July 1791 - Lady Anastatia Stafford to Sir William Jerningham. Thanks him for sending her money. It may be necessary for the convent to move to England.
58 Cossey 29 Dec 1791 - George Chamberlayne, chaplain at Cossey, to Lady Jerningham, in Brussels. With news of happenings in and around Cossey.
59 [Blue Nuns Convent, Paris] 2 Jan 1792 - Lady Anastatia Stafford to Charlotte, in Brussels.
60 Calais 9 Jan 1792 - Chevalier Charles Jerningham to Charlotte [in Brussels]. In French. Condoles with her on Lady Jerningham’s illness.
61 London 17 Apr 1792 - The same to the same. [Incomplete].
62 [1792] - Edward Jerningham [the elder] to Charlotte, [in Brussels?]
63 Paris [1792] - The same to the same. Describes a riot in Paris beneath his window.
64 Cossey 10 Sept 1792 - George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Spa.
65 Brussels 13 Nov 1792 - Lady Jerningham to George Jerningham, in London. Gives news of William Jerningham and the French victory over the Austrians at Jemmapes.
66 Brussels 11 Dec 1792 - Charlotte Jerningham to George Jerningham [at Cossey?]. Describing the military situation in Brussels.
67 Brussels 21 Dec 1792 - Lady Jerningham to George Jerningham, at Bath.
68 1793 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte, at Norwich. He sends her a copy of ‘The seasons’, and news of his play.
69 1793 - An emigrée from France to Charlotte. Thanks her for her kindness. In French.
70 1794 - Lady Maria Stuart to Charlotte, in London.
71 Mitcham 1794 - Henry Dillon to Charlotte. Wishes he could join the army in Holland.
72 London [17 Apr] 1795 - Lady Maria Stuart to Charlotte, in London. Describes the wedding of the Prince of Wales.
73 Oxburgh 1797 - Charlotte (now Lady Bedingfeld) to Lady Jerningham [at Cossey]. Describes the execution of four Irishmen.
74 Bodney 9 Feb 1795 - Catherine Dillon to Charlotte, at Cossey. In French.
75 London 16 June 1795 - Fanny Dillon to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Written
(cont.) on the day of her marriage to Sir Richard Bedingfeld.
76 [London] 17 June 1795 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
77 London 18 June 1795 - Chevalier Charles Jerningham to Charlotte at Oxburgh. In French. Congratulates her on her marriage.
78 Oxburgh 18 June 1795 - Charlotte to Lady Jerningham. Describes the journey to Oxburgh after the wedding.
79 Cossey 19 June 1795 - Eleonor Claxton, the housekeeper at Cossey, to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Thanks her for her wedding gift to the Cossey servants.
80 [Cossey] 1795 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Describes some of the French refugees staying at Cossey.
81 Swetzingen 23 Aug 1795 - William Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Congratulates her on her marriage.
82 Oxburgh 14 Sept 1795 - Sir Richard Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Cossey.
83 Ströhmberg 17 Oct 1795 - William Jerningham to Charlotte, [at Oxburgh]
84 Paris 3 Dec 1795 - Lady Anastatia Stafford to Lady Jerningham, at Cossey. Upbraids her for not helping her or writing to her in her difficulties.
85 London March 1796 - Edward Jerningham (the younger) to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
86 Bodney [April] 1796 - Catherine Dillon to Charlotte, [at Oxburgh]. In French. Congratulates her on the birth of her first child, Fanny.
87 York 29 April 1796 - Edward Bedingfeld to Sir Richard Bedingfeld.
88 [Cossey] 21 June 1796 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Edward has an ulcerated sore throat; Miss Petre is to marry a Mr Onslow.
89 Oxburgh 22 June 1796 - Chevalier Charles Jerningham to Lady Frances Jerningham. In French.
90 Bodney 2 July 1796 - Catherine Dillon to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
91 [Cossey] 1796 - Edward Jerningham the younger to Charlotte at Oxburgh. He is carrying out research into the family genealogy.
92 [1796] - Sir Richard Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Describing his absence on business in London.
93 Catton 21 Oct 1796 - Thomas Suffield to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Accepting an invitation to Oxburgh and referring to Anna Seward’s recently published poem “Llangollen Vale”.
94 Bodney 28 April 1797 - Fanny Dillon the younger to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French. Describes her first communion at Bodney.
95 [Bodney] [1797] - S A de S Theresa to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
96 [Bodney] 28 May 1797 - The same to the same.
97 Ditchley 1797 - Sir Richard Bedingfeld to Lady Jerningham, in London. Describing the Dillon family at Ditchley.
98 [Hengrave] 3 Jan 1798 - Eliza Jerningham to Charlotte, [at Oxburgh]. Referring to increased taxes, the possibility of a French invasion and the behaviour of one of the pupils at school in her convent.
99 Catton 20 Mar 1798 - Thomas Suffield to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Thanks her for sending him a print.
100 [London] 31 Mar 1798 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About George Jerningham’s illness.
101 London April 1798 - The same to the same.
102 London April 1798 - The same to the same. Describing her visit to Court with William Jerningham.
103 n.d. - The same to the same. Fragment only, wanting 2 pages.
104 Richmond 27 Apr 1798 - Henrietta Dillon to Charlotte. In French. She is about to go to France.
105 Hengrave 10 July 1798 - Eliza Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
106 Walton July 1798 - Helen Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Thanking her for a visit.
107 York 24 July 1798 - M Bedingfeld, Helen’s mother, to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Thanking her for having her two daughters to stay.
108 Cossey 31 Aug 1798 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. She has been ill.
109 Cossey 1 Sept 1798 - The same to the same. Refers to the birth of her daughter Agnes.
110 [Cossey] 3 Sept 1798 - The same to the same. Referring to the courtship of Sir Thomas Webb and Fanny Dillon.
111 Cossey Sept 1798 - The same to the same.
112 London 14 Sept 1798 - Chevalier Charles Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French. Thanking her for his visit to Oxburgh.
113 Cossey Sept 1798 - Lady Jerningham to Edward Jerningham (the younger)
114 London 12 Oct 1798 - George Chamberlayne to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
115 6 Oct 1798 - Fanny Dillon to Charlotte, at Cossey. Complaining at not having heard from her.
116 London 28 Nov 1798 - Edward Jerningham (the younger) to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Refers to Miss S [ie Frances Sulyarde who married George Jerningham].
117 London 29 Dec 1798 - George Chamberlayne to Sir Richard Bedingfeld, at Oxburgh. Thanking him for a turkey.
118 [London] [ca. 1798] - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Lady Jerningham. Referring to the intrigues of Lady Jersey and the Prince of Wales. [Incomplete]
119 [Hendon?] 9 Jan 1799 - Edward Jerningham (the younger) to Lady Jerningham, in London. Describes a party.
120 [1799] - Miss S Woodhouse to Charlotte.
121 Hengrave 16 Jan 1799- Agnes Jerningham to Charlotte, at Cossey.
(cont.) Complains about the cold in her convent at Hengrave.
122 London 13 Feb 1799 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Cossey. Describing the progress of Fanny Dillon’s engagement to Sir Thomas Webb.
123 Vienna 23 Feb 1799 - General Charles Jerningham to Sir William Jerningham, at Cossey. Describing William’s illness in Vienna.
124 London 23 Feb 1799 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
125 London 27 Feb 1799 - The same to the same.
126 [London] 7 March 1799 - The same to the same. About Fanny Dillon’s forthcoming wedding.
127 [London] 13 March 1799 - The same to the same.
128 [London] 14 March 1799 - The same to the same. Describing the wedding.
129 [London] 15 March 1799 - Chevalier Charles Jerningham to Charlotte. Describing Sir William’s health. In French.
130 [Cossey?] 19 March 1799 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.
131 [Cossey?] 23 March 1799 - The same to the same. Describing William’s illness in Vienna.
132 [Cossey?] 22 March 1799 - Sir William Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Quoting a letter from General Charles Jerningham about William’s illness.
133 London 22 March 1799 - George Jerningham to Charlotte. About William.
134 Kimberley 5 April 1799 - Miss S Wodehouse to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. On family matters.
135 Haughley Park 6 May 1799 - George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About his engagement to Frances Sulyard.
136 [Haughley Park] 28 Oct 1799 - Frances Sulyard to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Describing her father’s death.
137 Haughley Park 8 Nov 1799 - The same to the same. Explains that her marriage to George must be delayed because of her father’s death, and asks her to recommend an upper chamber-maid for her mother.
138 [London] 1799 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte. [Final leaf defective.]
139 Manor House 23 Jan 1800 - Frances Jerningham (née Sulyard) to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Describing her house, with a sketch of it.
140 London 21 Feb 1800 - M de Luppé to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Thanking her for a present for his daughter. In French.
141 London 1 March 1800 - Chevalier Charles Jerningham to Charlotte. M de Luppé’s infant daughter has died soon after its birth, having been given laudanum by mistake. In French.
142 [London] March 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Sending her a cap.
143 [London] 17 March 1800 - The same to the same. Refers to the establishment of the Blue Nuns from Paris in England, and to Mrs Fitzherbert and the Prince of Wales.
144 [London] 28 March 1800 - The same to the same. Fanny Dillon (Lady Webb) has had a miscarriage.
145 [London] 8 April 1800 - The same to the same. Refers to the arrangements for the Blue Nuns.
146 London 15 April 1800 - The same to the same. The Nuns are to live temporarily at Cossey, including Lady Anastatia Stafford.
147 Altona 22 April 1800 - Lady A Clifford to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Agreeing to be godmother to her next child.
148 Dans Boulton 25 April 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
149 [London] 12 May 1800 - The same to the same. Written after the birth of Charlotte’s first son, Henry.
150 London 12 May 1800 - E H to Sir Richard Bedingfeld, at Oxburgh. Congratulating him on the birth of his son Henry.
151 Vienna 12 Aug 1800 - General Charles Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Congratulating her on the birth of Henry. With a transcript of some music.
152 12 May 1800 - B Fountaine to Sir Richard Bedingfeld. About the new baby.
153 [London] 14 May 1800 - Edward Jerningham (the younger) to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
154 Boulton 16 May 1800 - George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Describing his wife’s presentation at Court.
155 [London] 16 May 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Describing a visit to the Queen’s drawing room.
156 [London] 18 May 1800 - The same to the same.
157 [London] 19 May 1800 - The same to the same.
158 London 20 May 1800 - S Wodehouse to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
159 London 21 May 1800 - Chevalier Charles Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
160 [London] 24 May 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About the latest royal drawing room.
161 London 25 May 1800 - The same to the same.
162 London 26 May 1800 - Sir William Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Asking her to send measurements for two new gowns.
163 [London] 27 May 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. Describing the latest fashions in ball dresses.
164 London 28 May 1800 - Chevalier Charles Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
165 London29 May 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.About Lady (cont.) Primrose’s elopement.
166 London 31 May 1800 - The same to the same.
167 [Hengrave] 6 June 1800 - Eliza Agnes Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. She and the other nuns think of going to America.
168 [Hengrave] [6 June 1800] - F N Jerningham to Charlotte. About convent matters.
169 [London] 6 June 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Describing a ball.
170 Dublin 11 June 1800 - Lady Maria Stuart to Lady Jerningham in London. About her troubles.
171 [London] 12 June 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.
172 [London] 16 June 1800 - The same to the same.
173 [London?] June 1800 - George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. His wife is having her portrait painted by John Hoppner.
174 [London] 20 June 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.
175 Dublin 24 June 1800 - Lady Maria Stuart to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
176 Postmarked Wymondham June 1800 - A D[arell?] to Charlotte. About a visit to Cossey.
177 [London?] 27 June 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. Complains that she has not heard from her.
178 [London] 1 July 1800 - The same to the same. About London and George’s wife, who is pregnant.
179 July 1800 - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. She hopes the Bedingfelds will stay with her and George at Shifnal.
180 [London] 5 July 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. She is going to the Duchess of Devonshire’s breakfast.
181 [London] 7 July 1800 - The same to the same. About the breakfast.
182 Kimberley, Windham 15 Sept 1800 - S Wodehouse to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
183 Cossey [3 Sept 1800] - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, in London.
184 Cossey [Sept 1800] - The same to the same, at Oxburgh. She must bring the children to Cossey soon.
185 Cossey [Sept 1800] - The same to the same.
186 Bottonrow [Sept 1800] - George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About his new-born daughter, Charlotte.
187 [Cossey] [Sept 1800] - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. About the new baby, Charlotte. She has been sitting for her portrait by Opie.
188 Sept 1800 - Helen Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Cossey.
189 Helmingham 23 Oct 1800 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
190 Cossey 12 Nov 1800 - The same to the same.
191 29 Clarges St. London 21 Nov 1800 - The same to the same.
192 Cossey 25 Dec 1800 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
193 [Cossey] [Dec 1800] - The same to the same.
194 London 13 Dec 1800 - E H to Sir Richard Bedingfeld. Thanks him for condolences.
195 [Cossey] [Jan 1801] - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. She is at Cossey for Christmas.
196 Cossey [6 Jan] 1801 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. Mr Norris has had a paralytic stroke.
197 Cossey 8 Jan 1801 - The same to the same. Enquiring after her rheumatics.
198 Norwich Jan 1801 - Sister Mary Austin Lloyd to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Thanking her for a present.
199 Cossey 11 Jan 1801 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. Her box has been sent to the convent.
200 Cossey 14 Jan 1801 - The same to the same.
201 Tor Abbey 23 Jan 1801 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Lady Jerningham. In French. About his stay in Bath and at Tor Abbey.
202 Hargham 22 April 1801 - E H to Sir Richard Bedingfeld, at Oxburgh.
203 4 Carrington St. Mayfair 8 June 1801 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Lady Jerningham [?]. In French.
204 [London] [June 1801] - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Fragment only. She must take care of her leg.
205 Cossey 25 Dec 1801 - The same to the same.
206 Haughley Park 2 Jan 1802 - George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Announcing the birth of a son, Henry.
207 [Oxburgh] Jan 1802 - Charlotte to Lady Jerningham. About her approaching confinement, but not sent, owing to Lady Jerningham’s arrival at Oxburgh.
208 Cossey 6 Jan 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. She proposes to visit her before her confinement.
209 Haughley Park 16 Jan 1802 - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Congratulates her on the birth of her daughter, Charlotte.
210 Cossey 20 Jan 1802 - Lady Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Refers to the Mayor’s Ball, which was ‘very splendid’.
211 Vienna 30 Jan 1802 - General Charles Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Enclosing some music for a march.
212 7 Feb 1802 - Eliza Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About Sister Martha’s death.
213 London 22 Feb 1802 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
214 Witham 25 Feb 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
215 London 1 March 1802 - The same to the same. Edward has been ill, with pain in his face.
216 London 4 March 1802 - The same to the same. She sends her a fashionable morning bonnet.
217 London 8 March 1802 - The same to the same.
218 London 9 March 1802 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
219 London 13 March 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. She has been to an assembly, at Lady Harewood’s.
220 [London] 17 March 1802 - The same to the same. George Goold is to marry Lady Charlotte Kenmare.
221 London 18 March 1802 - The same to the same. Describes a picnic.
222 [London] 26 March 1802 - The same to the same. Dr Jenner is probably to have a premium from Parliament for his work on the cowpox.
223 London 7 April 1802 - The same to the same. Edward is in town and is making Lady Charlotte Kenmare’s marriage settlement.
224 [London] 9 April 1802 - The same to the same. Quoting from a letter from the Abbê Sauvage. Pencil sketch on blank leaf.
225 [London] 15 April 1802 - The same to the same.
226 [April or May 1802] - Helen Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About her father’s death.
227 [London] 3 May 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. She and Sir William have both had bilious attacks.
228 [London] 8 May 1802 - The same to the same.
229 11 May 1802 - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
230 Lincolns Inn 11 May 1802 - Edward Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Sir William is still not well.
231 [London] 11 May 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Sir William has been ordered to Bath, Spa or Cheltenham.
232 [London] 13 May 1802 - The same to the same. About Lady Charlotte Kenmare’s marriage to Mr Goold.
233 [London] 18 May 1802 - The same to the same. Regrets to hear of Mr Bedingfeld’s death.
234 London 20 May 1802 - The same to the same.
235 [London] 21 May 1802 - The same to the same. Mr Goold has returned to town to be presented at the Levé, but arrived half an hour too late.
236 [London] 22 May 1802 - The same to the same.
237 Sevenoaks 28 May 1802 - The same to the same. She has been to visit Knowle.
238 Tunbridge Wells 1 June 1802 - The same to the same. About Tunbridge Wells.
239 Tunbridge Wells 4 June 1802 - The same to the same. About Sir William’s health.
240 Tunbridge Wells 7 June 1802 - The same to the same. Sir William’s health is much improved.
241 [9 June 1802] - Helen Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
242 Tunbridge Wells 11 June 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. They have visited Penshurst.
243 Tunbridge Wells 15 June 1802 - The same to the same. Describes the beginning of the season in Tunbridge Wells.
244 Paris 18 June 1802 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte. In French. He has returned to Paris after his exile.
245 [Tunbridge Wells] 18 June 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. They are to send her her diamonds from London.
246 Tunbridge Wells [20 June] 1802 - The same to the same. Hopes Lady Hamilton will be invited to Norwich as well as Lord Nelson.
247 1802 - S A de S Theresa to Charlotte. In a mixture of French and English.
248 London 30 July 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, in Brussels. Lady Charlotte Goold has been ‘wild with spirits’ since her marriage. London has been in an uproar about the Middlesex election.
249 Cossey 9 Aug 1802 - The same to the same, at Spa.
250 Cossey 19 Aug 1802 - The same to the same. About Charlotte’s daughter, Agnes, who is staying at Cossey.
251 Cossey 23 Aug 1802 - The same to the same.
252 [Bodney] 28 Aug 1802 - S A de St Thérése to Charlotte, at Spa. In French
253 Cossey 2 Sept 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Spa. About the children.
254 Au Bouil 8 Sept 1802 - [?] to Charlotte. In French.
255 Cossey 9 Sept 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte [at Spa]. Madame de Tott is painting her portrait; her colours are softer than Opie’s.
256 Cossey 30 Sept 1802 - The same to the same, in Brussels. Edward does not approve of Madame de Tott’s portrait.
257 [Paris] 8 Oct 1802 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, in Antwerp. In French. He has visited the Dames Ursulines.
258 Cossey 9 Nov 1802 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.
259 [Cossey] [Nov] 1802 - The same to the same.
260 Cossey 22 Nov 1802 - The same to the same, at Oxburgh. Agnes has a cold, so will not be sent home for a while.
261 Cossey 27 Nov 1802 - The same to the same.
262 Cossey 12 Dec 1802 - The same to the same.
263 Cossey [25 Dec] 1802 - The same to the same.
264 [Cossey] [Dec] 1802 - The same to the same.
265 Cossey 29 Dec 1802 - The same to the same. Announcing the death of her aunt, Lord Clifford’s mother.
266 [London] [Jan 1803] - Edward Jerningham (the poet) to Charlotte. Containing New Year greetings.
267 [Cossey] Jan 1803 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. On Sunday they will go into mourning for Lady Clifford.
268 Haughley Park 16 Feb 1803 - George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Cossey. Frances has had twin girls; Charlotte is to be godmother to the second.
269 Haughley Park [Feb 1803] - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About the babies.
270 Cossey 26 Feb 1803 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
271 Paris 18 March 1803 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
272 Cossey 21 March 1803 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. She quotes from a letter from the Chevalier about the resumption of hostilities between France and England.
273 [Cossey] [March] 1803 - The same to the same.
274 Haughley Park [March 1803] - George Jerningham to Charlotte. Consent has been obtained for William to marry.
275 [Cossey] [March] 1803 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.
276 London 14 April 1803 - The same to the same. About Edward’s desire to marry and the obstacles.
277 London 19 April 1803 - The same to the same. About Edward’s problems.
278 London 22 April 1803 - The same to the same. About William’s fiancée, Anna Wright.
279 [London] 28 April 1803 - The same to the same. Sending her a hat.
280 London 12 May 1803 - The same to the same. Sir William has gone to the Drawing Room, and they have been to a reception at Lady Kenmare’s.
281 Ayot St. Lawrence 27 May 1803 - Lady Maria Pinfold to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About her poor health and her father’s disapproval of her marriage.
282 Haughley Park [May 1803] - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte [at Oxburgh]. About the children; Charlotte has been exposed to measles.
283 Cossey [May] 1803 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Urging her to take more care of her health and to eat meat.
284 Paris 30 May 1803 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French. Mentions the new law whereby all Englishmen in France are treated as prisoners of war.
285 [London] 2 June 1803 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Criticises Bonaparte’s ‘odd proceeding’ to the English.
286 London 8 June 1803 - The same to the same. Mrs Wright is to have an operation. Edward has got over his passion; she hopes he can replace it with a worthy object. Miss Talton would do if she were not so ugly.
287 [London] [14] June 1803 - The same to the same. Mrs Wright has died as a result of her operation.
288 Ingatestone Hall 19 June 1803 - Anna Wright to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Thanks her for her message of condolence.
289 Tunbridge Wells 16 June 1803 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. They are comfortably installed again at Tunbridge Wells on Mount Sion. Lady Nelson has visited her.
290 Tunbridge Wells 23 June 1803 - The same to the same. Gives particulars of Mrs Wright’s death-bed.
291 Fitzwalters 26 June 1803 - William Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. He is staying with Mr Wright and his daughters, who are beginning to get over their mother’s death.
292 Tunbridge Wells 11 July 1803 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. Lady Charlotte Goold has had a son. A novel called ‘The infidel father’ has been recommended.
293 Tunbridge Wells 24 July 1803 - The same to the same. Congratulates her on having a tooth out. Comments on the company at Tunbridge.
294 Cossey 11 Aug 1803 - The same to the same.
295 Cossey 15 Aug 1803 - The same to the same. About the death of Mrs Gregory.
296 Cossey 21 Aug 1803 - The same to the same.
297 [Cossey] 28 Aug 1803 - The same to the same. A ridiculous paragraph has appeared on the 22nd in the daily papers.
298 Cossey 11 Sept 1803 - The same to the same.
299 Cossey 14 Sept 1803 - The same to the same. Rejoices at Charlotte’s being so well after the birth of her son, Charles.
300 Cossey 18 Sept 1803 - The same to the same. She is taking ten drops of laudanum at night for her cough. William is at Fitzwalters.
301 [Cossey] [Sept] 1803 - The same to the same. About her health and William’s approaching marriage.
302 [Cossey] [Sept] 1803 - The same to the same. About the children, who are at dinner ‘on stakes and chicken’.
303 Cossey 21 Sept 1803 - The same to the same. She is reading ‘Henry’, a novel by the author of ‘Arundel’ and finds it more interesting then the ‘common flimflam novel’.
304 Cossey 20 Oct 1803 - The same to the same, at Oxburgh. Edward has had a letter from Lady Webb, who has had a miscarriage, after the death of her daughter Henrietta. She is reading ‘The farmer’s boy’.
305 Cossey 30 Oct 1803 - The same to the same. Describes balls at Aylsham and Blickling Park.
306 Cossey 6 Nov 1803 - The same to the same. Gives an account of William’s wedding to Anna Wright.
307 Cossey 12 Nov 1803 - The same to the same. Mentions the alarm prevailing in the event of Bonaparte invading England. The Cossey villagers are becoming Catholics.
308 Lincolns Inn 15 Nov 1803 - Edward Jerningham to Charlotte.
309 Cossey 18 Nov 1803 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.
310 22 Nov 1803 - J H to Charlotte.
311 [Nov] 1803 - The same to the same. Thanks her for permission to dedicate ‘The humble priest’ to her. [Part of the last page cut out].
312 [York] [Nov or Dec] - Helen Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Cossey. Encloses an account of money spent on fitting out a servant girl.
313 York 25 Dec 1803 - Selina Lynch to Charlotte. Informing her of Edward Bedingfeld’s death from fever at Malaga.
314 Malaga 30 Nov 1803 - Peter Bedingfeld to Sir Richard Bedingfeld, at Oxburgh. Announces his brother Edward’s death. He has left Sir Richard a gun given him by the Duchess of Alba.
315 [London?] 1804 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte, at Cossey. He describes a dinner party and gives his opinion of her portrait. A 16-line poem called ‘Memory’ is appended.
316 Paris 23 Jan 1804 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte. In French. Congratulates her on the birth of her son at Yarmouth. Describes the theft of some diamonds from Madame de Démidoff.
317 Cossey 16 Feb 1804 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Charlotte is so well employed that she is ‘at least entitled to the sun shine of the breast’. [Wordsworth]
318 Cossey 2 March 1804 - The same to the same. Mentions a visit from Mrs Walter.
319 Cossey 7 March 1804 - The same to the same. Little Frederick Dillon is delighted with the soldiers she sent him.
320 Cossey 3 April 1804 - The same to the same. Asks her to call her ‘Mother’, not ‘Madam’. Betty Scott (a servant) has been sent away from her new place at Mr Day’s for refusing to go to church.
321 Cossey 7 April 1804 - The same to the same. Describes an argument with Frederick’s new nurse about her wages.
322 London 17 April 1804 - The same to the same. Little Frederick is seriously ill with inflammation of the lungs.
323 London 27 April 1804 - The same to the same. Frederick is now convalescent. Describes the lodging in Half Moon Street which Sir William has taken for George and Frances, and the funeral service for the Duc d’Enghien.
324 [London] 8 May 1804 - The same to the same. Refers to the ‘general petition bustle’ and Mr Addington’s retirement from the government.
325 London 17 May 1804 - The same to the same. Describes her attack of gout. She has been to see Charlotte’s picture at Opie’s.
326 [London] 19 May 1804 - The same to the same. Lord Duncannon is paying his addresses to Lady Jersey’s daughter, Lady Elizabeth Villiers.
327 London 26 May 1804 - The same to the same. Recommends a governess who is an excellent Catholic, Miss Cordery.
328 London 30 May 1804 - The same to the same. Edward has taken her to drink the Islington spa water.
329 [London] 4 June 1804 - The same to the same. Edward now admires Miss Emily Middleton far more than Henrietta, his previous love, who has, unfortunately, come to town as well. Miss Middleton plays superbly.
330 Tunbridge Wells 27 June 1804 - The same to the same. About her pleasant lodgings and Miss Middleton, who has not been allowed to join her.
331 Bordeaux 27 June 1804 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte. In French. Describes where he is staying, near the Dordogne.
332 Tunbridge Wells 3 July 1804 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. Quotes a letter from Mrs Middleton, allowing Emily to come to Tunbridge Wells.
333 [Tunbridge Wells] July 1804 - Sir William Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. About the felling of some timber at Weston. He is sending her some rose coloured muslin.
334 Tunbridge Wells 9 July 1804 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. Emily Middleton has arrived.
335 [Tunbridge Wells] 17 July 1804 - The same to the same, at Yarmouth. Little Frederick is ill again. Edward is courting Emily assiduously.
336 [London] 22 July 1804 - Edward Jerningham to Lady Jerningham. On the difficulties of his obtaining permission to marry Emily.
337 [Tunbridge Wells] 22 July 1804 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. Emily plays superbly, but needs tuition in dancing.
338 London 30 July 1804 - The same to the same. About Edward and Emily.
339 London 1 Aug 1804 - The same to the same. Edward has met Mr Middleton, who has given his consent.
340 Cossey [Aug 1804] - The same to the same. She has been visited by the Middletons.
341 Haughley Park 8 Aug 1804 - George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. Announcing the birth of another son, Edward.
342 Cossey 8 Aug 1804 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. About Edward’s affairs.
343 Cossey 11 Aug 1804 - The same to the same. William’s wife has been delivered of a daughter, Lucretia.
344 Cossey [Aug] 1804 - The same to the same.
345 Cossey 22 Aug 1804 - The same to the same. Little Henry has arrived but his clothes have not yet been sent.
346 [Cossey] 16 [Sept?] 1804 - The same to the same. Enclosing a copy of a letter from Emily Middleton to her sister.
347 [Cossey] 25 Aug 1804 - The same to the same. Edward has had a brick
(cont.) flung at him when in Manwaring’s chaise.
348 Lincoln’s Inn 28 Aug 1804 - Edward Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. About his approaching marriage to Emily Middleton.
349 [Cossey] 2 Sept 1804 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. Edward has had a conference with the Middletons.
350 Haughley Park 5 Sept 1804 - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. Little Charlotte Goold has been innoculated with cowpox.
351 [Cossey] 8 Sept 1804 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. About Lord and Lady Bradford’s visit.
352 [Cossey] 18 Sept 1804 - The same to the same. About Emily Middleton. Little Lucretia (William’s daughter) has been innoculated for the cowpox but the doctor thinks it has not taken.
353 [Cossey] 1 Oct 1804 - The same to the same. About Edward’s approaching marriage.
354 Yarmouth 14 Oct 1804 - Mary Poole (the children’s nurse) to Charlotte, in London. About the children.
355 Cossey 18 Oct 1804 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Edward and Emily, who were married on 15 Oct, are on their way to Cossey.
356 [London] [Oct 1804] - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte. Thanks her for a visit.
357 Cossey 19 Oct 1804 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Edward and Emily have arrived.
358 Cossey 3 Dec 1804 - The same to the same. Mrs Lloyd has died.
359 Cossey 11 Dec 1804 - The same to the same. Abbé Dillon, Archbishop of Narbonne, has arrived.
360 Cossey 14 Dec 1804 - The same to the same. She has been asking the Archbishop for anecdotes of former times. He knew an old man who could remember Cromwell.
361 Cossey 19 Dec 1804 - The same to the same. They have had a servants’ ball in honour of Edward’s wedding.
362 Cossey 21 Dec 1804 - The same to the same. Edward has returned to London. William’s wife is pregnant again.
363 [Haughley Park] [Dec] 1804 - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, [at Cossey]. About little Charlotte’s fever.
364 Haughley Park Dec 1804 - The same to the same. About Charlotte’s illness, from which she has now almost recovered.
364a [Cossey] 21 [Jan?] 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. Describes an assembly of the previous night.
364b Haughley Park 20 Jan 1805 - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Norwich. Charlotte is now recovered.
365 London 9 March 1805 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte, at Cossey.
366 Cossey 22 March 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Regrets having missed her. Describes the family at Haughley, where she has been on a visit.
367 Paris 27 March 1805 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
368 Cossey 28 March 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Recommends magnesia for little Edward. William has broken his collar-bone in a carriage accident.
369 Cossey 1 April 1805 - William Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Describes his accident.
370 Cossey 1 April 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Edward has taken a London house for £130 a year. Lady Buckingham is taking a good deal of notice of Emily.
371 [London] 23 April 1805 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte. He has visited the Mead’s house, where he discovered the brother with his throat cut.
372 [London] 24 April 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Describes the suicide of Mr Mead.
373 London 25 April 1805 - The same to the same. Describes the latest fashionable hair-style, and Mr Hardinge’s speech to a woman who murdered her child.
374 London 8 May 1805 - The same to the same. The Catholics are in a ferment about the Irish petition due to be cast. Miss Petre has married her drawing master and refuses to go home.
375 [London] 15 May 1805 - The same to the same. About the Catholic business. Fox’s speech will be history even though relegated to the gossiping leaf of a daily paper.
376 London 21 May 1805 - Sir William Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. He has done some shopping on her behalf, which he lists.
377 [London] [May 1805] - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte. He has dined with Sir William, who looks ‘highly rouged and in spirits’.
378 London 22 May 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. She and Sir William have visited Edward’s house in Lincoln’s Inn Square. He sold his Chamber and furniture for £1,000. Emily plays even better than before.
379 London 22 May 1805 - The same to the same. Emily is pregnant.
380 London 10 June 1805 - Miss S Wodehouse to Charlotte.
381 London 27 June 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. About discrimination against Catholics. Describes her view of the royal family on the terrace, and what she heard the King say.
382 Cossey July 1805 - The same to the same. She has Maria Plowden to stay with her.
383 [Cossey] 25 July [1805] - The same to the same. Describes the death of (cont.) little Miss Clifford.
384 Crillon 29 July 1805 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte. In French. Describes the Château de M. de Crillon.
385 Cossey 28 July 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. Bishop Milner requests Charlotte to sketch the head of Mary Queen of Scots in the portrait at Oxburgh. She has enjoyed ‘The lay of the last minstrel’.
386 Cossey 21 Aug 1805 - The same to the same. Describes a dinner which Edward has attended and gives a list of guests, including the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Clarence.
387 [London] 28 Aug 1805 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte. A poem entitled ‘Lines to my muse’.
388 Cossey 3 Oct 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. [Portion of last leaf cut out].
389 Cossey 8 Oct 1805 - The same to the same.
390 [Cossey] [Oct] 1805 - L E G Bridgeman to Charlotte. Thanks her for her invitation to Oxburgh to see the children.
391 [Cossey] Nov 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. About her visitor, Mr Morse.
392 Cossey 27 Nov 1805 - The same to the same. Announcing the birth of Emily’s son, Charles Edward.
393 London 11 Dec 1805 - R Morse to Edward Jerningham, at Cossey. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Records a conversation with Edward Jerningham the poet about Sheridan, the Prince of Wales and Pitt.
394 [Cossey] 2 Dec 1805 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. The baby is thriving.
395 [Cossey] Dec 1805 - The same to the same, at Norwich.
396 Paris 10 Jan 1806 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. In French.
397 Cossey 14 Jan 1806 - Anna Maria Plowden to Charlotte.
398 [Cossey] 8 Feb 1806 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.
399 Yarmouth 21 Feb 1806 - Charles Crole (a 12 year old midshipman, natural son of Lord Egremont) to Charlotte, at Cossey.
400 [Cossey] 4 April 1806 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. About the Duchess of Devonshire’s death.
401 [Cossey] 8 April 1806 - The same to the same.
402 Cossey 21 April 1806 - The same to the same.
403 London 2 May 1806 - The same to the same. About her health.
404 Brandon 11 [May] 1806 - S A de St. Thérèse to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. About the death of one of the nuns.
405 London 29 May 1806 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. About her health.
406 London 31 May 1806 - Edward Jerningham to Charlotte. Little Charles has been put into short petticoats.
407 London 4 June 1806 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. She has been to visit Mrs Cary at her villa in Hampstead.
408 London 13 June 1806 - The same to the same. She has found a French priest for her. Describes Lady Lansdowne’s masked ball.
409 [London] 18 June 1806 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. About the books he is reading; Lord Melville’s trial and Mrs Fitzherbert’s; and visits to the opera.
410 London 24 June 1806 - E H to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.
411 London 25 June 1806 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. She has visited her father’s former house at Braywick.
412 Tunbridge Wells 27 June 1806 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. Mentions the Princess’s business which is like ‘a cover’d volcano’. Frederick has a schoolmaster twice a day.
413 Tunbridge Wells 1 July 1806 - The same to the same. Describes the society and hours of Tunbridge Wells.
414 Tunbridge Wells 6 July 1806 - The same to the same. Reports the death of the Archbishop of Narbonne, Charlotte’s great uncle.
415 Tunbridge Wells 15 July 1806 - The same to the same. Quotes a letter written in French by the Archbishop’s man, describing his death. [Another copy enclosed].
416 Paris 25 July 1806 - The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.
417 Brighton 26 July 1806 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. Describes Brighton; and Lord Berkeley’s wife, who was originally a housemaid; the races at Lewes and Brighton.
418 Brighton 3 Aug 1806 - The same to the same. She has been to a party at Mrs Fitzherbert’s, where she met the Prince of Wales.
419 Brighton 10 Aug 1806 - The same to the same. Mrs Fitzherbert has visited her. They have been to the Royal Pavilion and met the Prince again.
420 [Brighton] [11 Aug 1806] - The same to the same. Incomplete.
421 Brighton 14 Aug 1806 - The same to the same. Describes a reception and ball at the Royal Pavilion.
422 London 16 Aug 1806 - The same to the same. They have left Brighton, meeting the Duke of Sussex on the way.
423 London 19 Aug 1806 - The same to the same. Describes the Archbishop of Narbonne’s death.
424 London 21 Aug 1806 - The same to the same. She is going to leave Frederick at the Old Hall Green preparatory school.
425 London 23 Aug 1806 - The same to the same. She will soon set out for Cossey, after leaving Frederick at school. Charlotte should not be in a hurry to send Henry to school.
426 Cossey 27 Aug 1806 - The same to the same. Describes Frederick’s reaction to being left at school.
427 Cossey 19 Oct 1806 - The same to the same. Lady Kenmore has died.
428 Cossey 22 Oct 1806 - The same to the same. M de Jarnac has been making drawings of the house.
429 Cossey 23 Nov 1806 - The same to the same.
430 London [Nov] 1806 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte. About ‘the young Roscius’, who is to act at Covent Garden. [Incomplete]
431 [London] 27 Dec 1806 - The same to the same. Thanks her for a turkey.
432 Cossey 27 Dec 1806 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. Frederick has arrived home from school. Henry Augustus Dillon is to marry Miss Browne of Castle M’Garrett.
433 Norwich [Jan?] 1807 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. He proposes to visit her soon.
434 [London] [Nov 1806?] - The same to the same. Describes his impression of Westminster Abbey on a November afternoon.
435 Dublin 14 Jan 1807 - Henry Augustus Dillon to Charlotte, at Yarmouth. About his fiancée, Miss Browne.
436 Cossey 10 Feb 1807 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. About the illness of one of the nuns’ maidservants, who has been sent home with typhus. The servants at Cossey are also ill, with colds and fevers.
437 [Oxburgh] [Feb 1807] - Matilda Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Cossey.
438 [Oxburgh] [Feb] 1807 - Fanny Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Cossey.
439 [London] 7 Feb 1807 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Lady Jerningham. He has heard the vocal prodigy Catalani several times.
440 Lincolns Inn Fields 24 March 1807 - Edward Jerningham to Charlotte, at Cossey. Work on the chapel is to be resumed.
441 London 8 April 1807 - The same to the same, at Yarmouth. Emily has had a son.
442 London 20 May 1807 - Sir William Jerningham to Charlotte. He sends her an essay on transparent prints. Lady Anastatia Stafford has died.
443 London 22 May 1807 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About the attempt to revive the Barony of Stafford.
444 [Oxburgh] [May] 1807 - Fanny Bedingfeld to Charlotte. [Incomplete]
445 London 26 June 1807 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. Henry, Viscount Dillon, has arrived in town. [Last leaf mutilated].
446 Tunbridge Wells 3 July 1807 - The same to the same. About the Dillons, and the journey to Tunbridge Wells.
447 [London?] [July 1807?] - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte [at Yarmouth]. He hopes to visit them at Yarmouth. Describes a procession in London.
448 [Tunbridge Wells] [July] 1807 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Emily’s father, Mr Middleton, is seriously ill.
449 Cossey 9 Nov 1807 - The same to the same.
450 Cossey 13 Nov 1807 - The same to the same. About Mr Middleton’s illness.
451 Cossey 18 Nov 1807 - The same to the same. Mr Middleton is dead.
452 Swaffham 24 Dec 1807 - R Wilbraham to Charlotte, [at Yarmouth].
453 [Oxburgh] [Dec] 1807 - Fanny Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Cossey. Gives details of how she and the other children are behaving.
454 [London] 1808 - Edward Jerningham (the poet) to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. He has left his shoes behind.
455 Cossey 12 Feb 1808 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. Quotes a letter from her cousin in Paris. She is suffering from gout.
456 London 24 March 1808 - The same to the same. Mentions the rents which have to be paid for houses now.
457 [Oxburgh] [March?] 1808 - Matilda Bedingfeld to Charlotte.
458 London 4 April 1808 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. About finding a place for a servant. Mr Lawless has published his life, with inaccurate references to the Jerninghams and Bedingfelds.
459 [London] 15 April 1808 - The same to the same. About Frederick’s improvement at school.
460 London 22 April 1808 - The same to the same. The Duc d’Angoulême is going to fetch Louis XVIII and his wife to England. Lady Mary Primrose has left home to marry a young lawyer.
461 [Haughley Park] May 1808 - Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh. About a fire, from which the children had a narrow escape.
462 London 14 May 1808 - Lady Jerningham to Charlotte. About a subscription concert.
463 London 21 May 1808 - The same to the same. Describes Mr Lancaster’s school in Southwark.
464 London 24 May 1808 - The same to the same. Refers to the fire at Haughley and Lady Bovingdon’s elopement with Sir Arthur Paget.
465 London 30 May 1808 - The same to the same. The Bishop of Norwich has spoken up for Catholics.
466 Ramsgate 2 June 1808 - The same to the same. Describes a visit from the Papal Nuncio before she left London.
467 Ramsgate 8 June 1808 - The same to the same.
468 Ramsgate 12-13 June 1808 - The same to the same. The housekeeper, Mrs Claxton, is dead.
469 Ramsgate 15 June 1808 - The same to the same. About the company at Ramsgate.
470 Tunbridge Wells 3 July 1808 - The same to the same. Describes Hales Place, where she has spent a night.
471 Tunbridge Wells 5 July 1978 - The same to the same.
472 [London] [July] 1808 - Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte [at (cont.) Yarmouth.Describes Coleridge’s lectures on Shakespeare and Milton, which he has attended.
473 London20 July 1808-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.London is unbearably hot.
474 Weston23 July 1808-Edward Jerningham to Lady Jerningham, in London.
475 Cossey31 July 1808-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Oxburgh.Refers to William’s new child.
476 [Cossey]28 Aug 1808- The same to the same.Describes a visit to the Bishop [of Norwich?]
477 Cossey11 Oct 1808-The same to the same, at Yarmouth.About Lady Newburgh and her pupil, Susan.
478 Cossey18 Oct 1808-The same to the same.Mrs Dillon has left London, after meeting Frederick, who did not know she was his mother.
479 Cossey18 Oct 1808-George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Sir William is much better.
480 Cossey19 Oct 1808-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.About Sir William’s recovery.
481 Weston9 Nov 1808-L E Bradford to Charlotte.
482 Cossey14 Nov 1808-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Edward’s son Charles is ill with fever.Mrs Dillon has arrived in Holland.
483 London26 Nov 1808-The same to the same.Quotes from a magazine an anecdote about Sheridan who appeared very dull when young.
484 London30 Nov 1808-The same to the same.About the French court at Gosfield.
485 London7 Dec 1808-The same to the same.Describes a wedding.
486 Bath20 Dec 1808-The same to the same.Describes her journey to Bath and her lodgings at 13, Great Pulteney Street.
487 Bath 24 Dec 1808-The same to the same.About Bath - the freezing weather, price of coals and other residents.
488 Cossey[Nov?] 1808-The same to the same.[Probably out of order]
489 Bath17 Jan 1809-William Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Describes Bath, the finest town he has ever seen.
490 Bath19 Jan 1809-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Criticises Fox’s History.
491 Bath5 Feb 1809-The same to the same.About the residents of Bath.Madame Catalani dines with them on Sundays and often sings.
492 Bath13 Feb 1809-The same to the same.About the Browne family.
493 London14 March 1809-Edward Jerningham to Lady Jerningham, in Bath.Describes his visit to Tylney House, where the exiled French court is in residence.
494 [Cossey]27 May 1809-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.About Sir William’s slight improvement in health.
495 Barton Mills13 June 1809-The same to the same, at Yarmouth.Describes seeing the French Royal Family in the chapel at Hartwell.
496 Paris18 July 1809-The Chevalier Jerningham to Charlotte, at Cossey.In French.
497 Eastbourne30 July 1809-L E Bradford to Charlotte, at Cossey.About Sir William’s illness.
498 [Yarmouth][7 Aug 1809]-Henry Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Cossey.
499 Yarmouth7 August 1809-Mary Burgess (a servant) to Charlotte, at Cossey.
500 [Bath]20 Aug 1809-B Mostyn to Charlotte at Cossey.A letter of condolence on Sir William’s death.
501 Haughley Park1 Sept 1809-Lady Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Cossey.A letter of condolence.
502 [Cossey]24 Sept 1809-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.About the ill health of Edward Jerningham the elder.
503 [Haughley Park]26 Sept 1809-Lady Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Enquires about the French nun to educate the children.
504 Cossey27 Sept 1809-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.
505 York1 Oct 1809-Helen Bedingfeld to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.A letter of condolence.
506 Cossey4 Oct 1809-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.About Edward (the elder’s) health.
507 Haughley Park13 Oct 1809-Sir George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Cossey.
508 Cossey24 Oct 1809-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.About Lady Kenmare’s death.
509 [Cossey]22 Nov 1809-The same to the same.
510 [London][Nov 1809]-Edward Jerningham (the elder) to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Describes Lady Jerningham’s last day at Cossey.
511 Haughley Park29 Nov 1809-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.She has left Cossey and come to Haughley on her way to London.
512 Haughley Park3 Dec 1809-Sir George Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Describes his mother’s visit.
513 [Cossey][Dec] 1809-Lady Frances Jerningham to George Jerningham.Describes the funeral of William’s son.
514 Haughley Park2 Dec 1809-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte.[Incomplete]
515 London6 Dec 1809-The same to the same, at Yarmouth.Describes her arrival in London.
516 London13 Dec 1809-The same to the same.
517 Cossey Cottage14 Dec 1809-Anna Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.About her new baby, William.
518 Haughley Park19 Dec 1809-Lady Frances Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.
519 [London]Jan 1810-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.
520 [London]9 Jan 1810-The same to the same.About her health.
521 [London]17 Jan 1810-The same to the same.
522 [London]22 Jan 1810- The same to the same.An account of how she spends her days.
523 London2 Feb 1810-The same to the same.The Catholics in London have joined together to promote the faith.
524 London15 Feb 1810-The same to the same.
525 London24 Feb 1810-The same to the same.Describes a visit from Henry Augustus Dillon on his return from Spain.
526 London28 Feb 1810-The same to the same.
527 London6 March 1810-The same to the same.About her health.
528 [London]13 April 1910-The same to the same, at Bath.About the riots in Mayfair after Sir Francis Burdett’s arrest.
529 [London]20 April1810-The same to the same.The Abbé Fleury has had a fit.Edward is having a dispute with Bishop Milner.
530 London30 April 1810-The same to the same.She has been out for the first time since coming to London.
531 [London][May 1810]-The same to the same.(Lacks first leaf)
532 London21 May 1810-The same to the same.Describes the death of Lord Bayning.
533 London2 June 1810-The same to the same.About the Chevalier d’Eon, who was thought to be a woman.
534 London6 June 1810-The same to the same.Mr Windham has died after an operation.Mrs Dillon has arrived with her children.
535 [London]11 June 1810-The same to the same.Describes the Dillon family.
536 London6 Aug 1810-The same to the same, at Yarmouth.
537 Worthing12 Aug 1810-The same to the same.Describes Worthing and the house they have taken.
538 Worthing22 Aug 1810-The same to the same.
539 Worthing27 Aug 1810-The same to the same.About her loneliness in Worthing.
540 Yarmouth28 Aug 1810-Henry Bedingfeld to Sir Richard and Charlotte, at Bath.Apologises for not writing before.
541 Worthing31 Aug 1810-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.
542 Worthing6 Sept 1810-The same to the same.
543 London8 Sept 1810-Edward Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Announcing the birth of his daughter, Mary Clementina.
544 Worthing16 Sept 1810-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Edward has joined her and persuaded her to do a little travelling.
545 Portsmouth20 Sept 1810-The same to the same.Describes her journey to Portsmouth.
546 Southampton23 Sept 1810-The same to the same.On her travels.Describes Southampton and Winchester.
547 Reading30 Sept 1810-The same to the same.Describes Winchester, Salisbury, Stonehenge and Amesbury.
548 London2 Oct 1810-The same to the same.About Lord Buckingham’s marriage settlement for his daughter.
549 London6 Oct 1810-The same to the same.She condoles with her on the death of Miss White.Lord Buckingham is still proving awkward.
550 Cheltenham7 Oct 1810-Sir George Goold to Charlotte.Announcing the birth of a son to whom Sir Richard is to be godfather.
551 London12 Oct 1810-Lady Jerningham to Charlotte, at Yarmouth.Edward is helping to settle the Buckingham dispute.
552 London17 Oct 1810-The same to the same.Mrs Dillon has been quarrelling with her brother.The Buckingham affair is now settled.
553 London25 Oct 1810-The same to the same.About Mrs Dillon’s problems.
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