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Letters from George Frere [College Solicitors] to Dr Busick Harwood regarding framing of the Downing College Charter, 1798-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCGB/F/1/4

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Fonds:

This series comprises records created prior to the founding of Downing College yet fundamentally connected with it. They do not cover law suits concerning recovering estate assets and revenues, but rather the legal processes and work and discussion involved in obtaining a charter and thus founding Downing College.

Dates

  • Creation: 1798-11

Conditions Governing Access

From the Sub-Fonds:

Open

Extent

2 item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

F/P/55-56

Originator(s)

Frere, George, Harwood, Busick

Repository Details

Part of the Downing College Repository

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