Altham Family
Family
Biography
The Altham family was from Mark Hall, near Harlow, Essex. The collection focuses on James Altham (1614-75), knighted in 1661; his mother Lady (Joane) Altham (1591-c.1660); his wife Alice Altham; and his brothers John Altham (1616-58), a lawyer; Leventhorpe Altham (1618-81); Edward Altham (b.1620); and Emmanuel Altham. Leventhorpe Altham was the successor to his brother at Mark Hall.
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Fonds
Altham Family: Correspondence
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9270
Scope and Contents
2 volumes of correspondence, arranged chronologically, with an index volume.
Dates:
1618-1716
Conditions Governing Access:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Cambridge University Library