Record

Document Reference	Pl C 52/181
Title	Letter from Sir James Graham, Kirklinton, Cumberland [to W.H.C Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland]; 30 Dec. 1801
Date	30 December 1801
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Passes on expressions of gratitude from Mr Dacre for the duke's kindness towards his son; informs the duke that the son is almost 17 years old and is 'an excellent Classical Scholar...[and] perfectly well versed in Accounts'; adds that Mr Dacre would be most grateful if his son could be helped to go to India. Recipient identified by address 'My Lord' and references to 'Your Grace'.
Term	patronage, colonial

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA41401	Dacre; - (fl 1801); Mr; neighbour of Sir James Graham	fl 1801
NA41526	Dacre; - (c.1785-); Mr; son of Mr Dacre wishing to go to India	c.1785-
NA41402	Graham; James (1761-1824); 1st Baronet; sheriff of Cumberland 1786 1795-96	1761-1824
NA905	Bentinck; William H.C. Cavendish- (1738-1809); 3rd Duke of Portland; succ. 1762	1738-1809