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James Brydges, Duke of Chandos

Description

Files compiled by Joan Johnson, mainly during her researches for her books, 'Princely Chandos', 1984, and 'Excellent Cassandra', 1981, viz. James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, 1674-1744, and his second wife, Cassandra Willoughby, 1670-1735.

Custodial History

Joan Johnson consulted a range of collections, including the Leigh of Stoneleigh Abbey archives. Her research notes comprise mainly photographs and photocopies of original documents, with a few manuscript notes.

Admin History

James Brydges' sister married Theophilus Leigh of Adlestrop and many Brydges and Willoughby papers thereby passed into the Leighs' possession and thence into the Leigh of Stoneleigh Abbey archives.