Palgrave family papers, 1782-1838
78 items
The Palgrave family papers (78 items) consist of letters to and drafts of letters by William Palgrave of Coltishall, England, and his sons William and Robert. The letters concern politics, family news, Robert Palgrave's work as registrar of the admiralty court at Gibraltar, and other subjects. Contributors include Charles Townshend; Thomas William Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester; and Thomas Denham.
The elder William Palgrave wrote 5 letters to his son Robert about life in Coltishall, England, while Robert worked for the admiralty court in Gibraltar. Other letters, including some addressed to Robert, refer to Robert's work in Gibraltar, particularly regarding fees and the court. William Palgrave's incoming correspondence, including 4 early letters from Charles Townshend, largely concerns political issues; one writer expressed condolences about the death of Robert Palgrave (March 6, 1805). In two letters, Thomas Denman discussed the case of James Roberton, a doctor who fled to the Netherlands after facing abortion-related criminal charges (September 13, 1810, and September 17, 1810). Two brief, undated extracts from the will of "Dr. Parr" concern bequests to the Palgrave family.