Record

Document Reference	Pl C 52/39
Title	Draft letter from [W.H.C. Bentinck] 3rd Duke of Portland, Whitehall, London to Henry Swann; 15 May 1801
Date	15 May 1801
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Argues that he cannot comply with Swann's wishes in favour of his brother; explains that is so long since he has applied to the Lord Chancellor for the living of Bradwell that he could not tell how well the applicant would be provided for; following enquiries he has concluded that he will probably not be able to help Swann.
Term	appointments, ecclesiastical

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA9131	Scott; John (1751-1838); 1st Earl of Eldon; Lord Chancellor; High Steward of Oxford University; cr. Baron Eldon 1799 earl 1821	1751-1838
NA905	Bentinck; William H.C. Cavendish- (1738-1809); 3rd Duke of Portland; succ. 1762	1738-1809
NA41345	Swann; Henry (fl 1801); Mr	fl 1801