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Sir Charles Pym papers
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Sir Charles Pym papers, 1628-1763.
Physical Description
0.25 linear feet (1 box)
Language
English
Provenance
Gift of James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn.
Biographical / Historical Note
Sir Charles Pym, son of the Parliementarian John Pym, served in the Parliamentary Army during the Civil War and was created Baronet by Richard Cromwell. Charles II confirmed the title in 1663.
Summary
The papers contain letters addressed to Sir Charles Pym from relatives, tenants and associates. Letters from his sisters report family news, including the the birth of Narcissus Luttrell and the purchase of a pair of virginals; the business letters detail routine estate and lease matters. Two memoranda by Pym concern regulations for the troop of horse he commanded during the Civil War and the proceedings in the Convention Parliament (1660).
The collection also contains a leasehold agreement signed by John Pym and a contract for a pew in Cannington Church signed by Sir Thomas Pym Hales (1763).
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
References
Sir Charles Pym Papers. Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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Sir Charles Pym Papers. Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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