Papers of the Rich family [manuscript], 1485-ca. 1820 (bulk 1649-1715).

231 items.

Arranged by family member.

Contains family and estate papers of the Rich family of Mulbarton, Norfolk, and of Roos Hall and Ashman's Hall, Suffolk, principally of: Sir Edwin Rich (1594-1675); Sir Charles Rich (ca. 1619-1677); Sir Robert Rich (1648-1699); as well as of: Sir Edwin Rich (d. 1640); Richard Rich (1597-1676); Lady Elizabeth Rich (ca. 1623-1694); Lady Mary Rich (d. 1714); Civel Rich (d. 1716); Sir Robert Rich (1685-1768); and Charles Rich (ca. 1731-1808). The papers primarily consist of correspondence, manorial records and deeds, as well as wills, inventories, and other legal documents. Also, the papers of Sir Robert Rich (1648-1699) include a few of his official papers as M.P. for Dunwich, Suffolk, as a Lord of the Admiralty, as vice-Admiral for Suffolk and also his journal to St. Helena. Some of the papers document the families activities as merchants especially the knitting industry.

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R53443

J.C. Rowan-Robinson, Esq. (part, from Christie's Sale)
Formerly Folger MS Add 491, 496.

Acquired in two parts in 1965: Richard Gilbertson, bookseller in Crediton; Christie's sale, December 9, 1965.

X.d.451 (187) Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2004-2005. Letterwriting in Renaissance England (catalog entry 03)
X.d.451 (223) Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2011. Beyond Home Remedy.

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Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library X.d.451 (1-231)

Great Britain -- England.

X.d.451 (1-231)

MS Add 491, 496