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Leigh Peerage case

Description

Papers relating to the unsuccessful claim to the Leigh peerage brought by George Leigh, and the prosecution for libel of Charles Griffin, following an assault on the Abbey in 1844 and his publication Stoneleigh Abbey thirty-four year ago.

  • Finding No

    DR18/29

  • Date

    1777-1851

  • Extent

    23 boxes, 19 vols etc

  • Status

    open

  • Level

    sub-fond

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