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Letter by Nathanael Lloyd detailing his wishes for the procedures for his own funeral., 1710 - 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/1936/THAR/1/1/2

Scope and Contents

Gives details of how the funeral should be carried out, finally declaring that he wishes to be buried in the Outward Chapel of Trinity Hall with a white marble slab over the grave. Also includes transcription and letter from the early 20th century referring to the donation of the letter to the College which is signed Donald Maclean, likely to be the infamous spy.

Dates

  • Creation: 1710 - 1940

Creator

Extent

3 item(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

18th cent. document very badly water damaged, although still ledgible.

Former / Other Reference

Case 1 B122

Immediate Source of Acquisition

From Donald MacLean, one of the Cambridge spies.

Date information

DateText: c. 1710, c1940 (letter and transcription).

Finding aid date

2011-07-20 11:58:44+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Trinity Hall archive Repository

Contact:
Trinity Hall archive
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