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Records of Sir John Langham and his family Notes prepared by Anthony Hotson. These notes are intended to assist fellow researchers but it is important that they are cross-checked for accuracy against the microfilm records. Page

Cottesbrooke Hospital, Northamptonshire CRO, L ( C ) 1695

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Parish Register of Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire

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Langham (Cottesbrooke) Collection, Accession 1972/187, L( C ) 1 to 1738.

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Langham Papers, M 198, Acc 1973/198

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Cottesbrooke Hospital, Northamptonshire CRO, L ( C ) 1695 Rules & regulations “6 widows & 2 widowers of 60 years of age at least and have no other subsistence of a good honest and godly conversation. To be chosen out of Cottesbrooke in the case of failure of fit persons then out of Walgrave -–and then out of Quinton. The Heirs of Sir John Langham to remove & displace any Brother & Sister upon any just cause of disorder. 6 s. per Brother & Sister every Calendar month, new gowns £1 6 s. 8 d every other year, 5 [s.] annually to the Clerk of [P] £5 annually Coals for [community] £1 6s 8d. per annum for repairs surplus to Brothers & Sisters at Christmas after Taxes Charges and Reprises. Parish Register of Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire Transcription by Mr. Colin Eaton of Northampton, 1983 , copy in Search Room of Northamptonshire CRO Baptisms 1630-1707, Marriages 1630-60, 1668-1709, Burials 1630-1686. “29 Apr 1666 The honerable Sir John Langham Kt. & Baronett delivered a pair of silver flaggons and a silver paten to us the Rector & Churchwardens of Cottesbrooke, as his gift to the Church of Cottesbrooke.” “The Almeshouse in Cottesbrooke was erected by John Langham Esq. Ano D/mi 1652.” Edward Pierce Rector 1663, 1664, 1665. Baptism of Rev. Pierce’s children: Daughter Elizabeth, born 29th March 1665 Godfather Sir William Langham, Godmothers Mrs Rebecca Langham, Lady Lake, Mrs Martha King. Daughter Mary, baptized 28th January, born 4th January 1667 Godfather Stephen Langham Esq.

Godmothers: My Lady Sarah Hussey, Mrs Martha Langham, Lady Langham of Walgrave. Son John, 1 April 1667 Godfather: Sir John Langham Kt & Bt, Sir James Langham Kt Godmother: Mrs Rebecca Lake (Lady Lake). Daughter Martha, baptized 15th September, born 27th August 1669 Godfather Stephen Langham, Godmothers: The Lady Anne Lumley, Mrs. Mary Langham, Lady Langham of London. Daughter Alice, 1671. No godparents mentioned Daughter Jane, 1673 Daughter Penelope, 1675 Son William, 1677 Langham baptisms Edward, son of Mr. James Langham Esq. 30 Aug.1655 Marriages 1657 Mr. Doctor William Langham & Mrs. Elizabeth Hasllewoode of Maydwell, 2 September. 1698 John Pierce & Grace Cleaver d & coheir of Jo. Cleaver gent & Grace his wife married at Drayton near Banbury in Oxonshire 1 September 1706 Thomas Pierce (servant of Sir Jo. Langham) Burials 1642 Mr John s. Mr. John Langham 7 October 1651 Mr. John s. Mr. James Langham 3 January 1657 Mr. John s. Mr. James Langham Esq. 30 July 1664 The Honourable Lady Elizabeth Hastings w. the Right Honourable Sir James Langham was interred 16 April Mr. Stephen s. Mr. Stephen Langham was interred 2 May Elizabeth d. Dr. William Langham Esq. 18 May 1666 Edward Langham s. Sir James Langham 4 July Mr. Thomas Langham (merchant) youngest son of Sir John Langham 4 September 1668 Mr. John eldest son of Mr. Stephen Langham July 1671 Sir John Langham interred 7 June 1678- burial in wool, not mentioned after 1680 1684 The Right Hon.ble the Lady Penelope w. Sir James Langham laid in the vault 7 August

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Langham (Cottesbrooke) Collection, Accession 1972/187, L( C ) 1 to 1738. Sir John Langham, 1st Bt. L( C ) 1630-50 854 Vict/Edw letter. 901 Newspaper cutting 918 Family letters to 923? 922 ** MS hand written copy of paper found by Juliana Langham, widow of Sir James Langham,

7th Bart, family letters volume V, p. 3 - 1815 monument for James Langham, 7th Bart?? in chancel now moved near font. p. 12 to 115, - Almshouse accounts. p. 118 “Tour through France, Germany and Holland”, by Juliana, Lady Langham. p. 178 - Indenture Edward Langham acquire Guilsborough messuage, 1591. £40? p. 180 p. 236. Sir James Langam 2nd Bart “eminently known for his being well versed in the Latin tongue died much lamented at his house in Lincoln’s Inn Fields.” Extract from Luttrell’s Diary. Sir James’s 2nd wife’s father, Ferdinando, Earl of Huntingdon p. 238. - Contents of Cottesbrooke Vault in 1821. Mr JL son of Mr. JL, buried Oct 7 1642 Mr JL son of Mr James L, 3 Jan 1651 Lady L wife of Sir JL, 1652, vault [but moved from London?] Mr JL son of Mr James L, 30 Jul 1657 Lady Elizabeth Hastings, wife to Sir James L, Apr 16, 1664 Mr Stephen son of Mr Stephen Langham, May 2 1664. Miss Elizabeth, da Dr William L Esq, May 18 1664. Edward L Esq son of Sir James L, Jul 4th 1666. Mr Thomas L merchant youngest son of Sir JL, Sept 4 1666 Mr. John eldest son of Mr Stephen L, 1668. Sir JL June 7 1671 vault. Lady Penelope Langham wife of Sir James L, Aug 7 1684. Sir James L Kt & Bt died Kenington (?) Aug 22 , interred in vault Sept 5 1699. Sir William Langham Kt and Bt died Walgrave Sept 29, bur Oct 2 in chancel 1700. Lady Martha Langham, relict of Sir WL, chancel Jul 23 1710. Eliz, Lady L wife of Sir JL, vault, 1715. Mrs Francis L eldest da of Sir J, vault 1720 Plus 26 to 1833, of which one, Herbert L, in chancel 1764.

923 ** 924-925 2 exercise books 926 927 928-934 1628 28 Jan 1649 Bond from John Bedell of Hammerton (Hunts) esq to Mr. John Langham of

London citizen and alderman for quiett Enjoyment of the manor of C (check).

1656 1637-42 1657 1660

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Sir James Langham, 2nd Bt. L( C ) 1673-99 1635 Indenture 10 June 1649 Judith Cary. 1636 1673 indenture Sir James Langham and Sir Robert Clayton, £2000, Mary Cary. 1637 1683 indenture 1638 seen 1639 1675 £60 paid by John Slater to Sir James Langham re indenture. 1640 Slater agreement 1641 1642 Indenture 1699 James Langham of parish of St. Giles in the ffields. 1657 1660 1677 Sir Stephen Langham L( C ) 928 See under Sir JL 1683 date? 1641 Indenture 1683 Sir James Langham and Apothecary.

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Microfilm of Langham Papers (1 volume), M 198, Acc 1973/198, Northampton CRO Original microfilm held in Belfast PRO. Sir (Herbert) Charles Arthur Langham (1872-1930), 13th Bt, family records and manuscript notes, microfilm in Northamptonshire CRO, Acc 1973/M 198. (Microfilm frames are unnumbered. Ascribed numbers 1 to 550 to microfilm frames.) Page 1, starting “Title of document filmed” Page 2, starting “Langham Pedigree” p. 177. Langham cr Bt June 7 1660 Page 3, starting “Langham Pedigree” [15th C ancestors] Pages 4/5, starting “Langham Pedigree” [civil war story] Pages 6/7, starting “Langham Pedigree”and octavo pp. 24 & 25. p. 24 - settled £80 pa on Guilsborough school £50 pa on Cottesbrooke almshouse £36 pa on St. Thomas’s, Northampton. £25 pa Christ’s Hosp, London, for placing out yearly 6 children. £500 for rebuilding St. Michael’s, Cornhill. p. 25 - Sir JL died at Crosby-house in Bishops-gate street. Buried with his wife at Cottesbrook, table monument of marble with their effigies thereon. Sir James L, succeeded his father in title, and the greater part of his estate, Sheriff of county of Northampton, 16— MP for county 1656, for town 1658/9, 1661. James d. 1699, married 4 times but no male heir. Succeeded by brother, Sir William L of Walgrave. Also sheriff and MP. Pages 8/9, Octavo p. 26. Pages 10/11, starting “Langham Pedigree” Mottoe Neg Sinit Esse Feros Nor Doth it (educaion) permit them to be brutal Page 12, Pedigree, landscape. Page 13, Langham of Sopshall in Leics with inserts. Page 14, Landscape with ruler Page 15, Langham of Sopshall in Leicestershire. 1563. George Langham of Sopshall Esq. during EI he alienated his property and it was acquired by Earl of Huntingdon.

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Langham of Cold Ashby in Northamptonshire. Richard Langham of Cold Ashby, yeoman. Will proved 1582 by Thomas Langham, son and Executor. Asked for burial in the church of Cold Ashby. A sheep to each grandchild. Legacies to sons John and Edward Langham, and 3 daughters. Legacy to “my now wedded wife, Agnes Langham”, probably a later wife than mother of his children. Pedigree registered in Visitation of London 1633-4, Richard said to be son of Robert Langham of Cold Ashby, younger son of Richard Langham of Sopshall, Leics. Richard L had 5 sons, 2 or 3 daughters: 1st son, Ralph L of Pailton, Warcs. Record pedigree in visitation of Warcs 1619. 2nd son, William L, clerk in holy orders and doctor of medicine. Instituted to rectory of Thornby, Northants, 1559 and prebendary of Litchfield. Author of book, The Garden of Health, imprinted at London 1572. Died in Islington and buried there. Last will 1603. Legacies to poor of Cold Ashby, and other local parishes, 33s 4d to each of his nephews and nieces and his friend, Robert Draper of Islington Gentleman, executor and residuary legatee, proved 19 Sept 1603. Page 16. 3rd son, Thomas Ashby of Cold Ashby, yeoman. 4th son, John Langham of All Saints parish, Northampton, buried in local church 10 Feb 1601/2, Margaret his relict. 5th son, Edward Langham of Guilsborough. Daughters. Page 17. Thomas Langham, 3rd son of Richard. Thomas’s 3rd son, Richard L, matriculated from Oxford, 1597 and instituted to rectory of Thornby 1603/4 after the death of his uncle William. Added rectory of Deane, Northants, 1614, and Bottesford, Leics, 1623. Took degree of II II in 17 Oct 1643 and with King’s forces despite his age. 1646 sequestered from his livings for malignancy, with garrison at Newark. Dead by 1647. Wife mentioned in herald’s pedigree. Richard had 3 sons and 2 daughters. 1st son of Richard, - Edward L, clerk in holy orders, b. 1603 or 4, matriculate from Wadham College 1621. 1627 instituted rectory of Thorsby, his father resigned. Buried at Thorsby 1649/50. Candidate compounded for the rectory. Widow died and buried at Th 1677. Edward appears to have had 2 sons and 2 or more daughters. 1st son of Edward, Thomas Langham of London. Citizen and Apothecary. Acquired Arthingworth manor from his cousin, Sir James L 2nd Bart. 1683 Thomas was of the lieutenancy of city of London, one of jury of 1685 who sent Alderman Henry Cornich to his judicial murder. d. 1700. Buried church of St. Martin Outwhich, his daughter set up monument to her father and mother, Eleanor, d. 1694. Daughter of Edward, Rachel Langham, married to farries South BD, rector of Thornby, d. 1679 and buried there with a monument. Rachel remarried and was buried in Thornby as Rachel Castle. Page 18, starting “administration” 2nd son of Richard. - John Langham, named in herald’s visitation of 1619.

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3rd son of Richard: - Thomas L, named in herald’s visitaton 1619, Matriculated at Oxford, Wadham, aged 15, 1630/1, MA

Clare Hall, Cambs 1634. John Langham of Cold Ashby yeoman, 2nd son of heir of Thomas Langham by Alice Farmer, chr 1577/8, buried 1636 Page 19, indenture. Page 20, indenture continued. Page 21, starting, “i II Katherine Langham” Langhams of Guilsborough afterwards of London and of Cottesbrooke. Edward Langham Described himself as “linendraper of Northampton.” Had to move out of Northampton. Acquired house in Guilsborough for £40 in 1591. Buried in Guilsborough 5 May 1607, no will found. Page 22, starting “Edward Langham” Married Agnes West, had 5 sons, 5 daughters. 1st son. Sir John Langham of London and ancestor of Langhams of Cottesbrooke. 2nd son. Samuel Langham of London. Christened St. Peter’s, Northampton. Citizen and Grocer of London. Will left a lease from Ironmongers Co. St. Giles, Cripplegate. Left to wife for life and remainder to eldest son, Thomas, further remainder to youngest son, Joseph. Thomas, executor Also overseers of will. Gilt cup to Grocers. Buried 22 Apr 1658 at St. Augustine, London. His 4 sons live in London. 1. Thomas, mentioned in herald’s visitation of 1634. 2. Samuel, chr St. Augustine, died young. 3. Bonham, chr and buried St. A. 4. Joseph, named in herald’s pedigree of 1634. 3rd son. William Langham. Christened in Guilsborough 1593. Elizabeth, probably his daughter married at St. Helens, Bishopsgate, 17 May 1655. Elizabeth married Edward Pearce, JL give living of Cottesbrooke to him in 1662. Lived there until he died 2 Sept 1694, aged 63. Buried in chancel, south side of communion table. Wife buried beside him, died 4 Aug 1705, age 82. Leave 2 sons John and William Pearce. John succeed father as rector of Cottesbrooke, 1694. Page 23, duplicate of page 18. Page 24, insert Nov. Page 25, insert I William Pierce. Page 26, Edward Pierce, George Hooper.

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Page 27, will of Edward Pierce (landscape). Page 28, will. Page 29, starting “Pierce” and Guilsborough Church. 4th son, Edward Langham, christened 14 Dec 1599 at Guilsborough styled “of London” in Warwick visitation of 1619. Named as “of Banbury” in wills of his brothers in 1658, 1670. 5th son, Richard christened 4 Aug 1605 at Guilsborough, died young. Daughters 1. Sarah, married Guilsborough man and buried there. 2. Elizabeth, married a Weedon man. 3. Ruth,buried in G. 4. Agnes, buried G, infant. 5. Agnes, christened in G. Page 30, Guilsborough church photograph. Page 31, insert arms of Levant or Turkey Co. Page 32, octavo, p. 281. Notes and Queries, 11 S. VIII. October 11th 1913, note by Bertram Dobell. “I found the manuscript, from which the following memoir is printed bound up with a copy of Richard Brett’s “Vitae Sanctorum Evangelist. Johannis et Lucae, Metaphraste etc, Oxford 1597.” No author’s name is appended to the manuscript and no date is given. It may have been written in the later part of the seventeenth or early part of the eighteenth century.” Pages 33/34, octavo pp. 282 and 351. Notes and Queries, 11 S. VIII. November 1st 1913, replies. Pages 35/36, octavo p. 352 and 463. Notes and Queries, 11 S. VIII. December 13th 1913, note by Charles Langham, Bt, Tempo Manor, Co. Fermanagh. Pages 37/38. Octavo p. 464, Notes and Queries, 11 S. VIII. December 13th 1913. Octavo, p. 16, Notes and Queries, 11 S. IX. January 3rd 1914. Pages 39/40, octavo pp. 15 & 17. Pages 41/42, octavo pp. 18 & 54. Page 43/44, octavo p. 53. Page 45, MS, Sir John Langham Knight and Baronet of Cottesbrooke in Northamptonshire (copied from parchment).

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Eldest son of Edward and Anne West, his wife, christened 20 Apr 1584 at All Saints, Northampton. Remove all family to G 1591. Father die May 1607, JL age 23. Parchment – “the eldest son being not well used by his mother resolved to leave her and not to return till he should do it with a considerable fortune.” JL only possess “seal Ring [left to him by his father] on which was engraven his arms.” Apprenticed to Sir Robert Napier alias Sandy, a Turkey merchant. Sent Factor abroad twice. Visit mother in an “equipage suitable to his circumstances” Page 46. “She greatly disobliged her son by her second marriage.” Gentleman farmer at Hardingstone. Children. JL’s brothers Samuel and Edward join him in London. Samuel citizen and Grocer. JL Grocer, own a fleet of ships 1620, age 36, marry Mary daughter of James Bunce, citizen and leatherseller. Ottingdon, Kent, monument to family of Bunce, d. 1631. Buried in St. Bennet’s Grass Chapel, S.W. Fenchurch Street, epitaph. Mary’s brother and executor of his father’s will, Sir James Bunce, withheld payment of £3000 of portion of Mary, JL bill in Chancery against Sir JB, but both royalist aldermen. Page 47, “for the payment” 1649 Sir James Bunce leading English Presbyterian in favour of Restoraton. Bunce help prepare list of 80 citizens of London in favour of Restoration, list considered by CII in Jersey. Page 48. “On Dec 7th 1620… Calendar of State papers, Langham and others pay £400 to indemnify Lord Louch for restoring ship wrecked cargo. July 13 1629 Henry Lee and Langham letter to William Mellon, master of Prudence, instructions for mercantile voyage to Leghorn. 1628 brother, Samuel Langham, petition for “license (sic) to transport 1000 quarters of corn to the Low Countries.” JL’s “His father in law advised him to trade with but half of his wife’s fortune and to leave the other to provide for accidents, he and another merchant having bought the whole product the ‘Country’, which was currants, sailed with a fleet of Merchantmen for England, but was separated by a Storm on which his vessels sank. He got safe Home and was received with great Joy: but he did not mention his loss. When he heard the Vessels which [e]scaped were in the River, he went to meet them, and contracted with the Merchant who had the other half of the Currants for his whole stock, for which a very short time was allow’d for the payment of the Money – which was £30,000, all which he borrowed on his own Credit and then he told his father [in law] Bunce of his loss and what he had done to retrieve it: when it was known that all the Currants were in one hand and no more to come that year, all hastened to buy, and he soon paid his debts and Rais’d his Same, and cleared £30,000 for himself.” Reign of Henry II, lordship of Cottesbrooke in hands of Sir William Buteveleyne, Middle of Cottesbrooke chancel, gravestone of William Boleveleyn, arms of the family, fess between three crescents, are on each side of the battlements of the church tower. And in middle of chancel is Grave stone to a William Bolevylan, rector of C, d. 1305. (Photograph Cottesbrooke parish church.) Page 49, notes. Page 50, insert, 4.

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Page 51, insert, 4. Page 52, insert, Mr. L. Page 53, insert, Anthony. Page 54, insert, Anthony. Page 55, insert, you. Page 56, insert, To. Page 57. “The possession of the Manor and lands and the advowson of the Church descended from father to son for many years until in 1467 William Butevyline dying without issue they devolved on his cousins Elizabeth wife of Thomas Herlesborne... John Reade d. 1605, buried in S. aisle, mon S. aisle, married to heir of one moiety. His moiety passed to 7 daughters. 1607 moiety held by surviving daughters acquired Sir William Saunders 1614 sold to Sir John Cary, Baron Hunsdon 1638 Hunsdon’s son, Henry, 1st Earl of Dover, sold to Sir JL £18K [Bridges incorrect, Hunsdon d. 1637] Sir Capell Bedle own other moiety, 1638 Martin Harvey Esq acquire, 1642 acquired by JL for £17,000. Include old manor house standing near the church. In 1632 Oliver Cromwell had purchased an annuity of £30 pa secured on a meadow in Cotesbrooke, paid twice yearly in South porch of church. 1638 “in consideration” of “sufficient Recompense and Satisfaction” and “for other good cause and considerations” he relinquished this annuity. Page 58. Signatures on deed [in Northampton Free Library] Oliver Cromwell, John Langham, Charles Cockayne, William Cockayne. No further charge on “Smith’s Meadow”. JL reside Cottesbrooke rarely at this time. 1642 Edgehill 1643 Naseby neither King nor Parliament appear to have molested his land. Risky investment during troubled times. Tradition that Cromwell’s soldiers stabled their horses in the church and amused themselves by knocking off the hands and noses of the figures of the Reade’s mon. Estate never sequestered Old Parchment – “though it was Death to aid Charles Stuart, he conveyed £500 to him yearly during his exile.” Later, late 1650s. 1641/2, alderman of Portsoken ward, seeking o avoid office was committed to Newgate. Took oath after more than three months detention. Sheriff 1642., took Crosby House on a lease of 99 years, from the Earl of Northampton. During his office, Great Hall of Crosby House, used as prison for royalists detained for trial. At this time must ostensibly been tacit supporter of Parliamentarians. Clarendon, History of Rebellion: “Their trusty Lord Mayor of London, Isaac Pennington, who was again chosen to serve another year, so bestirred himself, having to assist him two sheriffs, Langham and Andrews, as they could wish that that there was not only no more importunity and interpositions from the City, of Peace, but instead thereof, an overture and declaration from divers under the style of well affected persons, That they would advance a considerable number of soldiers for the supply and recruit of the Parliament forces and would arm, maintain and pay them for several months or during the time of Danger

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and distractions, provided that they might have the public faith of the Kingdom for the repayment of all such sums of money, which they should so advance by way of loan. £6000 monthly tax on City, subscriptions to pay for army. Page 59. 1628 map for 1st Earl of Dover of Cottesbrooke estate, his arms, damp destroy part. notes on map. In 1662 the estate of Cottesbrooke consisted of: 40 houses 1 dovecote 80 gardens 800 acres of land 200 acres of meadow 600 acres of pasture 10 acres of wood 100 acres of ---- heath [i.e., total of 1,710 acres]. with the appurtenances in Cottesbrooke and --- of Frank Pledge with the appurtenances and also the advowson of the church. Page 60, insert of transcription of state papers Page 61, Petitions. Page 62, Parliament. JL’s 3 months in Newgate and more or serve and hope to steer a moderate course. 1647 serve Bishopsgate ward, sent Tower, impeached for high treason, royalist principles. Also to Tower, Sir John Gayner, then Lord Mayor, 3 others, total 5. Soon freed 1649 to Tower again JL Sir Abraham Reynardson Kt and LM Thomas Adams James Bunce For refusing tp proclaim an Act for abolition of Stuart line and the monarchy, and setting up of the Commonwealth. 7th Apr 1649 disabled of office. Dec 1647 eldest son James marry Mary Alston, during his imprisonment. St. Helens, nearly adjoin Crosby Ho, weddings, christenings in next few years. 13th March 1648, 2nd da Eliz marry in St. Helens; register notes party of 40 family and friends. Old parchment – to each da he gave £10,000 and spent £1000 on wedding. 16 July 1650, Anne married in same church, no mention of marriage party, husband’s wife a Presbyterian member for Essex (Martin Lumley Bt). Apr 8 1652 JL’s wife, Mary, died. Buried in his vault in thr chancel of St. Martin’s Outwhich – possibly lived in that parish before moving to Crosby House. They had 15 children of whom Page 63. 5 died in infancy, probably buried in St Martins. JL will instruct move wife’s remains to Cottesbrooke vault. This was done Large black and white marble monument erected over it with their life sized effigies.

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He in his alderman’s gown and she in a dress of the period, with a rose in her hand . Only picture painted – Envill, Errol/Ennul Hall, Stourbridge, Staffordshire: he grandchild, another Mary, married Earl of Warrington, who owned Errol at time. Portraits of JL and wife at Erroll, portraits now owned by Sir Henry Grey and his wife. JL portrait seems to be identical to one that was at Cottesbrooke. Writing in 1908, Lady Grey says, “The portrait by Soest (Zoust) we have here is of a man with white hair moustache and imperial & blue eyes, a fine looking old man but not exactly handsome. The woman’s is of a lady almost full face not handsome, dark eyes, and a sort of black bag gathered all round her face and tied under her chin, no hair showing, she is dressed entirely in black, As one looks at the portrait the face looks slightly to left, in fact she is sitting altogether rather sideways[.] both pictures are ¾ . as far as I can see your portrait and the one we have are exactly alike.” Payne Fisher, Poet Laureate under Commonwealth, Latin elegy of JL and wife. English translation at bottom of page but not transcribed here. 1638 JL signature. 1654 election JL elected MP for City. Freedom of election except royalists who had borne arms against Commonwealth. Parliament so critical Protector require them to sign a recognition of his authority to be allowed to enter Parliament. Dissolved Jan 22nd 1655. JL only return to Parliament 1660 from Southwark. Presbyterian majority supportive of King. Old parchment – “When the Rump Parliament was turned out and a Free one called, Alderman…(cont) Page 64. ruler and portrait of JL as old man with natural hair behind, but bald on front, T beard, soft plain collar. Pages 65/66. Portraits of JL and his wife. Page 67/68. note says 3 JL portraits, one at Tempo, Enville Hall Staffs prop Lady Grey, Mrs Otway in London. E 1918. Page 69. (cont)…Langham took his seat as formerly, and when they had determined to bring home the King an estimate of the expense was made which amounted to £60,000. The House began to debate…[story of Langham’s loan of £30,000 etc] Baker’s Chronicle of Kings of England, pp. 614 - 5. 14th Apr 1660 letter from CII to LM and Ald, following attend: Ald Reynoldson, Brown, Thompson, Frederick, Wale, Adams, Bateman, Robinson. Mr Recorder Wild Sir Nicholas Crisp, Mr. Vincent, Mr. Biddulph, Mr. Foord, Mr. Bloodworth, Sir James Bunce, Mr.Lewis, and Mr. William Bateman 16th May 1660 City Commissioners meet King at Hague and all commissioners knighted by him. Old parchment on scene. “Alderman Langham met the King at the Hague in his Furgown and gold chain: his majesty asked what venerable man that was , and upon hearing his name said “I am more obliged to that man’s purse than any Private man in England,” and then Knighted him and his son, James, who was with him.” May 29th 1660. CII enter London. June 7th 1660 Bt.

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Calendar of State Papers, Domestic, C. II. P. 44, [( 81)], “Discharge to Sir John Langham of Cottesbrooke, C/o Northampton of £1095 due on his creation as a Baronet.” 22 June 1660 St. Helens wedding, Dame Sarah Langham (youngest da, aged 21, i.e., b. 1649) and Sir Thomas Hussy Kt and Bt of Lincs. Sir JL 76 in 1660 not re-enter Parliament. Page 70, and we hope. 1655 JL acquired manor of Walgrave,8 mi from C for £8630. 1661 JL acquired manor of Raunds from John Gage Esq. 1654 [complete, start 1651?] built and endowed almshouses for 8 poor people… 1654 endowed Free Grammar School. G. £80 per year. Tradition is that he built it on his father’s house, but probably not correct. Also 1654 Sir John Langham gave £600 to the Mayor and Burgesses of Northampton for St. Thomas’ Hospital. “and whereas the said John Langham having pious and charitable intention and for a perpetual memorial of the respect he beareth to the said Towne of Northampton (the place of his birth) to make provision for the relief of six poore women being widdowes of the said Towne to be added to the number of poore already provided for in the said Hospital of St. Thomas, whereunto the said Mayor, Bailiffs and burgesses have made an ample Testimony of their consent by enlarging the Building of the said Hospital House and adding thereunto such rooms as are fit for the abiding and habitation of the said six poore wooman.” First 6 widows selected by JL himself. 1654. 1662 JL became farmer to Rectory of St. Helens and filed a bill in Chancery (Mich 14 CII) against Sir John Lawrence, later LM, who lived in a house within Great St. Helens for payment of certain rates and customary Tythes. Verdict in favour of JL. 1665 plague. Nor records of City deaths. All outside? 3rd Sept 1666 Great fire start. JL there,offer £500 stop fire reaching his house, succeed. Old parchment suggest JL donate to post fire dispossessed. £1000 to clear rubbish. Pages 71 and 72, Gage indenture. Pages 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, Cottesbrooke almshouse indenture. Page 78/79, Plan of City of London £1000 for building a church in Cornhill. £1000 for Grocers’ Hall £1000 Royal Exchange, burnt again 1838. Parchment – “He kept a most… 3 weddings from Crosby House in 1666. St. H reg - May 17th

Edward Pierce, Rector C… and Dame Elizabeth Langham of the parish of St. Helens London spinster. Eliz an orphan niece of Sir JL. 10th July, son William marry. 2nd August, 4th da Rebecca married Sir Thomas Lake Knt of Canons in Mdx. Surviving da. Mary, married James Brydges, Duke of Chandos. 1666 JL gave 2 flagons and paten to church C 1667 christening of a Pierce, John. Godfathers Sir J and Sir James, godmother Rebecca, Lady Lake. 1667 JL son John and five grandsons buried at C, leaving one alive. Grandson that carried on line born just after his death. Mr Baron book - JL famed for his Latin, actually Sir James “eminently known for his “ Luttrell.

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Page 80/81, insert doc on great fire Page 82/83, Letter JL to J Evelyn and reply. JL sent from Crosby House, 30th July 1667. (only preserved JL letter) Worthy Sir, I presume upon your Goodness, though a stranger so far as to trouble you to make a double enquiry concerning Mr. Phillips, who lately was entertained in your family. JE rely in Evelyn Correspondence. Page 84/85, also epitaph for Jacobo Langham Epitaph for Sir JL in Elogia Sepulchralia [Payne Fisher] Honorabilis Johannis Langham de Cotesbrook in agro Northantoninsi … in Domini sui Crosbiana Lond. … Page 86/87, duplicate. Page 88/89, “The Writer of the... JL charity in life. Died at Crosby House, May 12 1671. Will – 3 sons executors. James left greater part of estate including C. William, receive Walgrave, Raunds, £100. Stephen, Crosby House lease and manor of Quinton. Poor of St. Helens, £100 Sir JL buried C, June 7th 1671, same day he received Bt. Mary’s coffin brought to C. English translation of Payne Fisher elegy/epitaph. “So that they whom the same couch had held when each was alive, now the same rising mound should contain when dead, under which mound here quietly they sleep, till at length they shall be awakened when the Last Trumpet shall sound. In the meanwhile thou Reader, disturb not their ashes. Silently go thy way and from these illustrious examples, may it be they chief care to live well, so it will be thy lot to die happily – .” Tomb Their heads rest on two pillows At the head of the tomb, their arms. Three bears’ heads ---with sable muggled crest a little head. At their feet Langham Quartery (Revell) ermine within a bordure…sables…gules impaling on a fess. Page 90, newspaper articles.

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Page 91. Sir James Langham Knight and 2nd Bart. 1621-1699 b. c. 1621 or 1625. 46 0r 50 at time of father’s death. Already married 3 times. Subsequently married again. 1st wife, Mary, da Sir Edward Alston Knt, Pres Royal College of Surgeons 1635-66. Married Dec 1647, he 26, she 20. 3 sons, 2 da, 1 da survive. All births reg at St. Helens. Son John, baptised at St. H 1650, buried at C Jan 3rd 1651 in the furthest place on the south wall on the left. (text suggests interred, and he is in C reg) “lead shaped to the body and the top forms the Effigy of a child, under it 2 similar ones probably his brothers. - Leaden shrouds. But see C register: son of JL, John, 1642, another John s. James L 1657. John d. 1651 John d. 1657 Edward d. 1666 (not in C burial reg.) Mary, d. 1690, m. Henry Booth, Baron Delamere, Earl of Warrington, [outside dates of C transcript] Susanna, d. unmarried. Page 92/93. But the inscription on leaden shroud can easily be read: “John, eldest son of James, son and heir of John Langham alderman of London, born Ap 1650 died Dec 28 1651.” On Feb 12 1651 John son of James Langham gent and Marie his wife “was christened he died and was buried at Cottesbrooke” [not appear in C transcript?] Mr John Langham son of Mr. James Langham Esq was buried 30th July 1657. Edward the third child was christened at St. H in 1655 and buried at C when 11 (1666 – in C burial reg) Wives of Sir James: 1. Mary Alston (all children). 2. Lady Elizabeth Huntingdon 3. Lady Penelope Hollis 4. Dorothy Pomeroy Daughters: Mary. D. March 10th 1652. [transcript of C reg misses 1652] “Mary d. of James Langham gent and Marie his wife”. Sole heiress. Susanna. “1658 March 19th Suzanna d. of James Langham Esq. and Marie his wife. Born 16th March.” [appears not to be in transcript]. 1669 “Lord Huntingdon’s marriage” his mother writes “was as good as concluded with Sir James Langham’s daughter who gives £20,000 down besides expectations.” Prospective bridegroom was a brother of Mary’s first stepmother, Lady Elizabeth Hastings – notes on how good a stepmother and religion. Marriage did not take place but to Henry Booth, 1670 in reg St. Helens, “Henry Booth the eldest sonne to the Lord Delamore of [Dunham Massey] Cheshire and Mrs Mary Langham of this Parish Spinster, p. license” on 7th July. 1684 Henry’s royalist father dies and succeeded to his honour. 1683 Henry committed to Tower under suspicion of involvement in Rye House Plot.

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1685 tried for complicity in Monmouth’s Rebellion, acquitted. 1688 one of 3 peers ask James II to leave Palace of Whitehall. Page 94/95, Warrington letter. Page 96/97. Chancellor of Exchequer 1689 1690 retire and created Earl of Warrington. d.1693, wife Mary had died 1690. Buried together in chapel of Dunham Massy where a monument was erected to their memory. Sept 1660 Sir James L lost first wife. St. H reg “1660. Sept 12. Dame Mary wife of Sir James Langham Knight in the chancell of the church.” “In the end of eighteen hundred chancel was restored and the grave of Mary, Lady Langham, was opened, It was found that she had been buried in leaden shroud, which was somewhat destroyed but the body itself was in good preservation.” Page 98, plate engraving from funeral sermon of Mary Langham. Inscription plate on leaden shroud. HERE LYETH THE BODY OF DAME MARY LANGHAM WIFE OF S/R JAMES LANGHAM OF COTTESBROOKE IN YE COUNTY OF NORTHAMP- TON KN/T DAUGHTER AND COHEIR OF S/R EDWARD ALSTON OF LONDON KN/T BY DAME SUSAN HIS WIFE SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3/D OF SEPTEMBER. ANNO DOMINI 1660 AGED 32 YEARS Page 99, in her funeral. “She had a propensity to Atheism but as she advanced in years and understanding she became a Christian…” possible kinship with Evelyn. 1664 Sir James sheriff of Northampton. Also fellow of RS founded 1660. Members had to bind themselves to attendance at GreshamCollege. Nov 1662, married 2nd wife Lady Elizabeth Hastings, da Fernando, 6th Earl of Huntingdon, sister of 7th Earl. Father dead, mother arranged marriage, Countess Lucy paid £2,600 as her da’s marriage portion. Sir John L settled manor of Cottesbrooke on Sir James and his heirs, deed of Settement. Page 100, Elizabeth Hastings EH aged 22 on marriage, lived with Sir JL at Crosby place until she died of smallpox 1664,she buried at Cottesbrooke, Apr 16th 1664. Funeral sermon delivered at C, published 1665. noted for her devoutness. Divines of note at Sir JL’s table. Profitable discourse encouraged by EH. Charity, anonymous.

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Page 101, Of Sir James. Sir James L 3rd wife, Lady Penelpe Hollis. Married 1667. James aged 46. She 24. Da John, 2nd Earl of Clare. Conventicle Act 1670. Indulgence of 1672, annulled 1673. Sir James, wife and Lady Hollis to hear Richard Baxter, monarchist nonconformist. Sir James member of Committee of Brook House 1669, examine accounts of monies given during Dutch war. Page 102, Lived at C No records suggest Sir JL lived at C, Sir James did from time to time. Ishams mention Langhams at Walgrave where they lived. 1672, Langhams contribute towards new market in Northampton. Dr. William Langham, Walgrave, kt 1671. Ordeal of Latin conversation espec with clergymen. Probably London in the winter. Penelope Langham, no children, d. 1684, buried at C. Page 103, insert drawing of Bunce monument, Otteringdon church. Page 104/5, know My Dearest Nephew letter. Page 106/7, insert letter. Page 108/9, James Langham. Sir James 4th wife, Dorothy Pomeroy. Letter Sir James to JL4. Page 110, Family Letter cont. “to restore the hopes of the Resurrection of our Name.” Sir James d. 1699, aged 78, died in Kensington, Aug 22, buried C Sept 5th (C reg.) Deed of 1696 styled as living in Parish of St. Giles. Lincoln Inn’s Fields, Luttrell ref, in St.Giles parish. Houses finshed on south side of Queen St. William, Lord Russell exec 1683, Rye House plot. Page 111, insert Dearest Nephew. Page 112, insert with ruler Page 113, it was not until James left no son and was succ by his brother William. James’s wife,Dorothy, contined to live in St. Giles. d. 1714, age 83, not clear where she was buried. Page 114 blank.

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Page 115. Sir William Langham Knight and 3rd Baronet, d. 1699 JL1’s second son, John, died young and buried C Oct 7 1642. Edward, 3rd son, died unmarried before 1657. William Emmanuel Coll,Camb, BA 1645. Age 22 to Leyden to train as physic 1647. Suggest born 1625. Doctor of Medicine at University of Padua. 1652 incorp at Camb. Portarit of William in brown coat may have been painted in Italy. Page 116, we know nothing 1664 elected honourary fellow of RCPhy. 1657 1st marriage, bride maried 2 months after wedding day. Elzabeth, du of Sir Anthony Haselwood Knt. Married Maidwell, Northants, native town) and she buried there. Walgrave 8 mi east of Cottesbrooke, Page 117, insert. Page 118/119, insert. Pages 120/121, 122/123, 124/125, 126/127 insert. Page 128, by two acts. Walgrave acquired by JL1 1655. Early 1650s estate had been forfeit to Commonwealth, sold to finance Dutch war. 858 acres with tenant in manor house. Also a North Hall. Page 129, the son. Page 130, insert. Page 131/132, 133/134, 135/136, copies. Page 137, insert. Page 138, cause sank. Page 139, From this. Page 140, insert. Page 141/142, insert. Page 143/144, insert. Page 145/146, But as. Page 147/148, after his. Page 149, insert.

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Page 150/1, insert. Page 152, the first. Page 153/4, Herbert Hay. Page 155, insert. Page 156/7, insert. Page 158/9, insert. Page 160/1, insert. Page 162/3, insert. Page 164/5, insert. Page 166, from London. Page 167, was presented. Page 168, insert. Pages 169/170, 171/2, 173/4, duplicates of 167/8. Page 175/6, insert (flap). Page 177/8, insert (flap). Page 179/180, insert. Page 181/2, insert. Page 183/4 (list), 185/6, 187/8, 189/190, 191/2, insert. Page 193, Williams doings. Page 194, Sir. Page 195, insert. Page 196/7, insert with ruler. Page 198, insert. Page 199, pedigree. Page 200/1, pedigree. Page 202/3, blank and insert. Page 204, To all People

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Page 205. Sir Stephen Langham of Quinton in Northamptonshire Knight 5th son, younger brother of James and William. Born London May 5th 1629. Brought up as merchant like his father. At 25 marry Mary Host, da. Flemish refugee family, came over mid- 16th C, banns published May 1654, St. Helen’s. Barebones instigate civil marrieage ceremony, liturgy abolished since 1643, directory of worship. Sir JL settle manor of Quinton on the bride for life as part of a jointure. No evidence they lived at Quinton. Mary Host “daughter of a refugee merchant of a West Flemish family” Page 206/7, nor what. All Stephen’s children baptised at St. Helen’s, suppose he lived at Crosby Place. Children, 1655 Mary, 1656 John, 1659 Stev[ph]en, 1660 James, 1662 Elizabeth. Only James and Mary survive infancy. 1668 John buried in vault at C. younger brother Stephen int May 1664. 1663 Elizabeth in chancel of St. H with her aunt Lady Langham and more (wives of James and William, and a baby cousin – only Langham’s in St.H.) Stephen’s da marr twice in St. Helens. 1671. 2nd husband, Sir Thomas Middleton of Stanstead Montfitchet, Essex. MP Harwich. Kted at Whitehall 1675. Page 208/9, 210/11, 212/13, 214/15. Stephen L and wife live mainly with his da d. 1686 and son in law d. 1702 at Stanstead M, outlive da and s-in-l. Church inscription. SL kt March 13 1671, just before father died. Page 216/7, family quarrel. Crosby Place once royal palace. 1466 Sir John Crosby. Earl of Northampton inherit it through his mother from John Spencer. Leased it before 1642 to JL. JL live there for life until 1671. SL seems to have let it immediately to Nonconformist meeting house. To 1764. Lower portion of building let as wharehouse. 1674 fire. 1700 EIC use it until EI Ho built. Fall into decay. 1836 partially restored by public subscription. Hired by Literary Institute. Wine merchant. Restaurant. SL letter 1694/5 from St Mont. Page 218/9, insert letter. Page 220/1, 222/3, 224/5, 226/7, insert. Page 228, his wife.

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SL letter to JL (to be 4th Bt) 1694/5 from London to Gayton. Page 229/230, in the autumn. SL letter from London in 1699, wife and he living in Kempston, refers to “uneasy in Lodgings” in London. 1707 letter from SL about appointment of trustees at Guilsborough. Page 231/2, inserts. Page 233, from my great age Page 234/5. SL d. 1709 at Kempston, buried in chancel at Stan. Mont. Wife marr Sir Thomas Middleton and d. 1721/2. Buried same with da and 2nd husband. Page 236/7, blank. Page 238. Sir John Langham 4th Bt. Sir William of Walgrave married 3 times, last wife Martha provide son and heir. Only Martha had her picture painted. Also Sir W portrait in cap and gown, oval companion portrait with wife. Sir JL4 full length playing viol da gamba. Sig Kirscheboom. Insc on leg of stool states painted 1683 when 12 years old. Son of Sir W born 1672, christened at Walgrave. JL4 no brothers or sisters. Lamport nearby. JL4 marr Elizabeth when he 19. She of Gayton, father a Bt. Portrait of Eliz Samwell, coheir with sister of their mother’s estate, Bower Hall, Essex, sold 1699. Eliz father agree portion of £6000 paid 1714. Page 239/240, He married. Page 241/2, inserts. Page 243, he lived until 1677. Page 244, Pedigree of Samwells. Page 245, insert. Page 246/7, 248/9, 250, inserts. Page 251, we have already. JL4 Clare Hall, Camb, tutor Edward Clarke, marr at age 19. Wife 18, married at Upton (2 mi west Northampton), wife’s family Upton and Gayton. JL4 account book found in yard at C 1910. Marr June 1691. Page 252/3, paid to Sam.

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After marriage move from Upton to Gayton, (JL4 from family home at Walgrave) appears to have been lent to them by her father. Picture of Gayton manor house. Page 254, they took up JL4 from parents home at Walgrave. Mary Lake, heir of Canons, marr James Bridges. Page 255/6, brother to. Page 257/8, 259/260, 261/2, 263, inserts. Page 264, the fortune of. Page 265, failed to find. Page 266, insert, image of Gayton church. Page 267, insert. Page 268, remember your. Page 269, the grandeur. 2nd child, 1693, Elizabeth, another girl, christened Gayton. Page 270, image ruins at Fawsley, Northants. Page 271/2, 273/4, 275/6, 277, inserts. Page 278, John seems. Costs of a mass of items purchased in 1690s. Page 279, went to. Image of Doddington Hall. Page 280, 281/2, 283, insert. Page 284, bonesetter. 1694/5 first son. Sir JL4 live at Gayton near Towcester. 1694/5 Son, James, born, christened at Gayton, uncles James and Stephen still alive. Uncle James’s son in vault at C. Page 285. Sir James whose sons lie in vault at C. letter to JL4, “the hopes of the Resurrection of our name.” Page 286, 287/8, 289/290, 291/2, 293/4, 295, insert. Page 296, she thanks.

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JL4 bought a sheriff’s coat in 1695 although not a sheriff until 1704. Sir James L in Lincoln’s Inn Fields 1695. Corelli 1712 Page 297, of this piece Household accounts show expenditure in mid-1690s £600-£700 pa. Page 298, He also paid. 1697/8, 2nd son John born and christened at Gayton. 1698/9 3rd son, William, carry on line other elder brothers die childless. More items costed. Page 299, Pd for 60. 1700 5th son, Stephen. Sir William L die at Walgrave 1700, buried in chancel at C. Sir JL4 of Cottesbrooke and Walgrave. Page 300, 301/2, 303, insert. Page 304, their respective. Expenditure 1692, £1,099. 1701 £903. Page 305, Sir John. 1702 received £1541. JL4 continue live at Gayton, Thomas Pierce replace John Payne as bailiff. Children born at Gayton survive infancy, whereas previous generation reared in London, high infant mortality. Page 306, insert of Cave letter, see below, 12th Jan 1701/2. Page 307/8, 309/310, 311/312, 313, insert. Page 314, throve well. Letter from Sir Roger Cave, Jan 12 1702 – shows JL4 intention to build. The “Beror” (bearer) of Sir Roger’s letter is the “man who undertooke my house, I do really believe him, as honest a dealer as ye Kingdom has, and as reasonable, I wish he may please you, then I have what I desire.” honest dealer builder – undertook Slawford Hall near Rugby. (now owned by Lord Braye). 1701 survey of C and Sibbertoft. Page 315, Sir John.. sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1704. Feb 1703/4 week long storm. Court leets. Court baron at C 1704.

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Page 316, 317/8, 319/320, 321/2, 323/4, 325/6, 327/8, 329, insert Page 330, The roll. Thomas Langham, son of Edward Langham, Rector of Thornby and cousin of JL4. Thomas L, citizen and apothecary of London, acquired manor of Arthingworth from Sir James. Th L d. 1700 leave manor to his da Rebecca. Page 331, had great. 1706 buy instruments for surveying. Acq Rubens Architecture, Palazzi Antichi de Genova, published 1673 and now at Tempo. Page 332, 333/4, 335, insert. Page 336, is a better. Guilsborough 1654 endowed £80 pa out of estate at Sibbertoft, 50 for master, 20 usher, 10 repairs. RULES. Orders, Rules and Directions made and appointed by Sir John Langham Knight & Baronet the founder of the free grammar school at Gilsborough alias Guilsboro in the Co of Northampton at all times to be observed and Kept for the ordering & government of this said Free grammar school. 1. First it is ordained that the said school shall be for ever free, for the teaching of Latin, Greek & Hebrew

tongues, or any of them unto 50 scholars, whereof such children as now are or hereafter shall be born of parents inhabiting the townes of Gilesborough alias Guildborough, Cottesbrooke, Thornby, and Cold Ashby. Shall have the priority of Admission: if it shall happen at any tyme or tymes hereafter that the children aforesaid shall not amount to the number assigned that then the Master for the tyme beinge shall admitt into the ffredom of the sayd schoole the children that now are or hereafter shalbe of such parents as doe or shall inhabitt within four miles round of the sayd towne of Guilsborogh, until the sayd number be accomplished respect being always had for the preferring of the poorer sort, whose parents are least able to maintain them or bring them up in learning.

2. 2. Secondly. the due fee for admission shall be two shillings and sixpence for each scholler of the foundation whereof eighteen pence to the master and twelve pence to the Usher except it be of such children only whose parents are not assessed towards the maintenance of the poor who shall pay twelve pence to be equally divided between the master and the usher.

3. Thirdly that noe children that have upon them any noysome or infectious diseases shall during the same time be admitted or if after admission any shall fall into any such maladies they shalbe removed until they are perfectly cured.

4. Fourthly. [ring bell] 5. Fifthly. [Dates of school, candles] 6. Sixthly. [scripture] 7. [Leave for festivals] 8. [church attendance.] 9. [manners, foul language] 10. [attendance] 11. [disobedience, expelled third time] 12. [six classes.] 13. That the Master shall read and teach Classical Authors in order to Grammaticall learning and

knowledge of the Tongues, with a special regard to Religion, Morality and pure Language. 14. [Speak Latin] 15. [order of scholars] 16. [Sat –declamations] 17. no damage to building or interior]

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18. 19. [Usher instruct under Master’s direction] 20. [Visitors approved by governors and trustees]. 21. complete Page 337, of the clock Page 338, 14. Oak staircase, large class rooms on ground floor, and two large dormitories over them. Master’s quarters. Kitchen. Attics above dormitories. 1912 – uninhabited, village hall. Page 339/340, duplicate. Page 341, 1707 Almshouse at C. School for boarders with almshouse founded by JL1, but 3 brothers pay to make school receptive for boarders. China tea, cost etc. Page 342, 343/4, 345, insert. Page 346, the Barber. Sir Stephen L d. 1707. Martha, JL4’s mother d. 1710. Buried C vault. 1711 house at C nearly finished. Window tax at C 30/-, at Gayton 10/-. Do not think JL4 moved to C until 1713. Page 347, the total amount spent in 1711 Page 348, Plan of C Page 349/350, Dup of 347, plan and photo of house Page 351, the year Sir John went to live at Cottesbrooke (1713) Page 352, insert of South Sea certificate Page 353, reverse of insert Page 354, Sir John had a mysterious cousin Page 355, The South Sea Company was Page 356, Stockbroker Page 357, Sisters Helen and Christine Page 358, Gilbert West Page 359, In Portsmouth Harbour Page 360, insert letter

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Page 361, insert reverse of letter Page 362, insert reverse of letter Page 363, insert letter Page 364, “There is no picture of Maria Temple.” Page 365, 1720 The first baby to be born in the new house of Cottesbrooke Page 366, insert letter from Will Hay Page 367, insert reverse of letter Page 368, To be infused in a pint Page 369, Alike, in one respect, all very nasty. Page 370, insert letter Page 371, insert reverse of letter Page 372, Sir Samwell Newman Page 373, Are her deposited Page 374, insert agreement Page 375/6, inserts Page 377/8, inserts Page 379/380, inserts Page 381/2, inserts Page 383/4, At the Watts academy Page 385, Elizabeth Samwell Page 386, Her exemplary verities Page 387, 1. Anne, youngest daughter Page 388, about these four daughters Page 389, 1714 December 27 Page 390, December 15 Page 391, And on that day Page 392, by Sir John Langham List of patrons and incumbents to be copied

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Page 393 List continued John Reade John Langham patron, Thomas Burroughs cl: comp. pro premit 1657. Fn. Th Burr B.D. A learned pious,humble man who after his ejectment was received into the house of the Patron of the living – Sir John Langham (Nothants Nonconformity 250 years ago.) James Langham patron, John Pierce: patri succ 1694 Monumental inscriptions Vaults – copy Page 394, ii Blue. [Reade monument] Langham mon described by Brydges, ref alderman’s gown, arms Patern to be used at Eucharist Capt [Brassey] acq estate in 1910-11 Page 395/6, Has disappeared. The south transept is entirely taken up but [sic - by] the family Vault, the coffins lie at almost the same level as the floor of the church. It is arched and two raised slabs on which are the coffins run the whole length, with a passageway sunk lower down the centre between the coffins, over part of the Vault is the family pew which is some eight feet above the level of the church, it is reached by a staircase from the inside of the building and has a door and flight of stone steps leading into the church yard (these steps have now been removed and the doorway filled up 1913. - C.L.) Plan of church. Page 397/8. C purchased part 1637, part 1641. Walgrave 1655, 1693. Sibberloft 1661 Elkington 1674. Raunds and Hargrave 1693. 1715 Elizabeth, Lady Langham in vault at C. SSCo Woollen rather than linen shroud. Page 399, insert on bells Page 400, insert Page 401, the service is called Page 402/3, 404/5, 406/7, insert on contents of vault Vault 21’ long Last burial Sir James Langham Bt 1833.

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Page 408/9, inserts including plan of coffins Charles Langham opened vault on January 21 1910. Vault quite dry & clean & air pure. [estate sold 1911] Page 410, For binding Page 411, …for William Hill page 412, Sir Herbert Langham Page 413, insert Page 414, insert Page 415, What can you cure Page 416/7, 418/9, Insert Page 420, 1715/16 page 421, insert page 422/3, 424/5, 426/7, 428/9, 430/31, 432/3, 434/5, 436/7, 438/9, 440/1, 442/3, 444/5, insert Page 446, insert with ruler Page 447, thin wooden staff page 448, 2 tye wigs page 449, 450-1, 452-3, 454-5, 456-7, 458-9, 460-1, 462-3, 464, inserts Page, 465, of his younger brother Herbert Herbert Langham d 1764, buried in chancel at Cottesbrooke. Page 464, HL signature Page 465, insert Page 466, insert Sir James Langham Vth Bt Page 467, born 1695 Page 468, 1715 act 20 Page 469, 470-471, 472-3, 474-5, 476-7, 478-9, 480-1, 482-3, 484, insert Page 485, I did not receive those Page 486, …Lord Halifax Page 487, insert

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Page 488, dup p. 486 Page 489, in 1723 Page 490, blank page Page 491, insert Page 492-3, dup [JL1 not live at Walgrave ?? Haslewood monument in Maidwell d. 1660. Page, the son Dr. William Langham, 2nd wife Alice Rolle, JL settle portion of £7,500, £2,500 portion bought by Alice, jointure, Dr WL described in marriage register of St. Helens as 1659 Dr of Physic of this parish. ] Blanks – no slides Page 494-5, dup Page 496-7, dup Page 498-9, insert Page 500-1, insert Page 502-3, insert Page 504-5, insert Page 506, insert Sir John Langham VIth Baronet Page 507, 1749 Page 508, myself for half Page 509, 510-11, 512-3, 514-5, 516-7, 518, insert Page 519, summ total received. Page 520, was the mole catcher Page 521, map Page 522-3, dup Page 524-5, 526-7, 528, insert

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Sir James Langham VIIth Baronet Page 529, B 1736, Page 530, blank sheet Page 531, 532-3, insert. Page 524, but apparently Page 525, Juliana Blank – no slides p. 526-7, 528-9, dup p. 530, In 1785 p. 531, insert with ruler p. 532-3, dup p. 524, ruler and finger p. 525, Somerset. p. 526, Pickerings p. 527, insert p. 528 dup p. 529, window tax p. 530, Sir James p. 531, but there are p. 532 Axmore horses p. 533, insert p. 534, insert p. 535, at cards p. 536, a black mode cloak p. 537, James. p. 538, For a winter waistcoat p. 539, From Cambridge p. 540, IVth Bart

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p. 541, Musgrave. p. 542, and astonished her. p. 543, and were engraved p. 544-5, insert p. 546, blank page p. 547, insert militia commission. p. 548, blank page p. 549-550. Country Life Feb 15th 1936 – Cottesbrooke Hall – I (p. 168-173 ) Seat of Capt Robert Bingham Brassey Brick in sandstone country Orange ironstone. Grey limestone dressings on base of orange ironstone. Comparisons with later Kelmarsh few miles away (CL Feb 25 1933). Main block with forecourt and balancing pavilions linked by quadrants – or colonnade first intro by Inigo Jones at Stoke Bruerne. Webb, Pratt not follow. Used Captain Wynne for Buckingham House, also Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor (H’s Easton Neston, 1698-1702. North quadrant, blind doorway parallel with Sessions House, Northampton. Gates and lodges at western entrance to park, circa 1770. John Morton, Natural History of Northampton, 1712. Bridges – plate of garden. Northampton fire 1675. All Saints Church 1680 Sessions House 1676-78, adjoining old county gaol , now County Hall. Henry Jones rebuilding of Northampton, Sessions house, cited in letter, CL, p. 173. Also Smith of Warwich. Sessions House elevation seems to owe something to 2nd Royal Exchange built by Jerman. Plan All Saint’s suggested by St. Stephen’s Walbrook. Portico added 1700, same hand? Architraves of windows at sessions house emulated in blind doorway at C. Also façade of inner court at Drayton House – Tipping. William and Mary portion of Kimbolton Castle. pavilions hipped roofs and lucarne windows. Main block – parapet. Cornice with pulvinated frieze, composite capitals. Main doorway – Langham cypher carved on keystone Cartouche in pediment now has Brassey’s shield. Arthur Oswald Country Life Feb 22 1936, Cottesbrooke Hall – II. (p. 194-198) Seat of Captain Robert Bingham Brassey. £18K +£17 = £35K also cited in Bridges. Breda, petition inviting king to return. Burnet – author cover L. died 87 although inscription says 88. Altar tomb with recumbent effigies.

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James 2nd Bt William 3rd Bt – educ Camb., die Walgrave John 4th Bt. d. 1747, age 75. John 6th Bt bachelor d. 1766, succ elder brother 1749. 6th Bt succ by nephew, Sir James L. Sir James 10th baronet d.1833 , Nash town house built in 1814, Langham Place, buried there. 10th baronet commissioned font monument to Sir William and Sir William Henry Langham, 1815, signed by Bacon (assume younger) - who was 9th Bt – last in C vault? Town house built by Nash 1814 10th Bt monument in Langham Place, his town house, now hotel. Died Langham Place 1833. Sir James Hay Langham, 11th Bt. Sir Herbert Hay Langham, grandson and successor, 12th Bt. d. 1909. Sir Charles Langham, 13th Bt sold Cottesbrooke 1911. Arthur Oswald blank page.

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