Admiral Holburne's proposed inscriptions for his wife's memorial

Museum number

AR12

Object

Admiral Holburne's proposed inscriptions for his wife's memorial

Description

Handritten proposal by Admiral Holburne for the inscription on his wife's memorial in Richmond Church, 1761." Sacred to the Memory of FrancisWife to Adl HolburneShe was the Daughter of Guy Ball Esqr of Barbadoeswas married first to Edd Lascelles EsqrBy whom she had six childrenThree of which survived HerFrances, Edward, & Francis------------------------------------By her last Husband she had three childrenwho are still livingJean, Francis and Catherine------------------------------------To perpetuate the Remembrance of so Excellent a WomanThis Monument was Erectedas she was the most affectionate WifeThe most tender Motherand most sincere friendEndowed with all the good Qualitys------------------------------------------------To make a domestick life happy------------------------------------------She departed this life 12th May 1762 aged 42most regreted by all her family & Friends"On the reverse:Two lines scratched out"Inscription for my dear Wifes monument"

Materials

Paper

On display?

No

Further description

Simple name

Document

Dimensions

regular: 18.2cm (h) x 23.0cm (w)