| Description | Consists of letters to John Grimston (6) 1776-1780 and Thomas Grimston (28) 1778, 1794-1804. The John Grimston correspondence relates to the American War of Independence, particularly naval affairs. The Thomas Grimston letters relate to the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars, they mainly concern the Yeomanry Cavalry and local preparations in case of invasion. Includes letter by William Wilberforce dated 27 Apr 1796 possibly relating to Bill about Quakers, and one dated 17 Mar 1804 regarding a Bill relating to the Volunteer Corps. |