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Thursday, 20 October 2011

1789 document from Bridgwater concerning John Chubb

This is a document concerning John Chubb (1746-1818) who was Mayor of Bridgwater from 1788 to 1789 when this letter was written and is addressed to Mr Parfit, Wells.  John Chubb was well known for his lithographs of Bridgwater and his portraits of Bridgwater people.

Because of John Chubb we have a good insight into how Bridgwater looked during his lifetime but more fascinating is the portraits of local people.  He certainly did not flatter his subjects!  

I have not yet begun to transcribe this document so feel free to leave comments and a little help!

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This is the signature of William Lams (Cams?)

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2 comments:

  1. Nancy24 October 2011 at 03:47

    This is my best guess:
    My Brother requests that you will send me by the return of Cro?? the case & opinion uspecting ????? hobb as their affairs are to be settled next Friday. & the opinion will be necessary. I am ??? respectfully
    Your hum serv't
    Wm ????
    BWalter
    11 Aug 89

    The word before "hobb" and "hobb" could be the name of a person or family.

    Good luck with this. If you figure it out I hope you'll post the transcription.

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  2. Ursula Martin BA (Hons) LTR25 October 2011 at 17:48

    Thank you Nancy,

    I read hobb as Chubb? Will have another look. Also I read ' & John opinion' but maybe I'm reading too much into it.

    What I have is...
    My Brother requests that you will send me by the return of Cro?? the case & opinion uspecting Mrs Chubb as their affairs are to be settled next Friday. & John opinion will be necessary. I am C. respectfully
    Your Humble Servant
    Willima Lams
    11 Aug 89
    Bwater.

    ps I've got the signature of William Lams (Cams?) so will scan it and add it.

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