Admiral Holburne's first draft of proposed inscription for his wife' s memorial

Museum number

AR13

Object

Admiral Holburne's first draft of proposed inscription for his wife' s memorial

Description

Draft proposal by Admiral Holburne for the inscription on his wif'e memorial at Richmond Church, 1761."Sacred to the Memory of FrancesFrances(crossed out) Wife to Adl Holburne (who lyes near this) (crossed out)(Who departed this life the 12th of May 1761) (crossed out)She/Who was the Daughter to Guy Ball Esqr of Barbadoes.Was married first to Edward Lascelles EsqrBy whome she had six children.Three of whom survived herFrances, Edward and FrancisBy her last husband she had three childrenAll of whom are still living - who are all still livingJean, Francis and Katherine.To perpetuate the Mem(corssed out) Name (Crossed out) Character (crossed out) of The Remembrance so Excellent a WomanThis Monument was erectedas she was the most affectionate wifethe most tender Mother& most sincere friendendowed with all the good qualitiesto make a domestick life happyShe departed this life the 12th day of May 1761much regreted by all her family and friends"Down the side of the page a series of figures.On the reverse: "For the Monument"

Materials

Paper

On display?

No

Further description

Simple name

Document

Dimensions

regular: 18.5cm (h) x 23.0cm (w)