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Letter from Frederick St. John, 1763

Letter written by Frederick St. John, 2nd Viscount Bolingbroke about arranging a horse race in Marlborough. Frederick was a prominent race-horse owner and inveterate gambler.

Also shown is a transcription of the letter by Frances Bevan in 2021.

Year
1763
Author
Frederick St. John, 2nd Vsct. Bolingbroke
Type
Letter
Location
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Reference
9-35-234
Copyright
Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre
Last updated on
Friday 12th November 2021
Letter (page 1) from Frederick St. John re. horse race 9-35-234
Letter (page 2) from Frederick St.John re. horse race 9-35-234c
Transcription of letter from Frederick St.John re horse race, 1763
Letter (page 1) from Frederick St. John re. horse race 9-35-234
Letter (page 2) from Frederick St.John re. horse race 9-35-234c
Transcription of letter from Frederick St.John re horse race, 1763

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