Montagu family papers
The papers of Edward Montagu, the first Earl, consist of five volumes containing papers relating to his political career 1656-1669.
The papers of John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich, consist of five volumes of appointment books, 1771 to 1782, purchased from the Montagu family in 1957 and transcripts. In 1956 and 1960 the Secretary of the Navy Records Society deposited on loan transcripts of Sandwich's papers, 1771 to 1782, not included in the Society's publication. The Heritage Lottery Fund has supported the purchase of additions to this collection.
Related materials:
RMG: "Report on the correspondence and papers of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792) in the possession of Victor Montagu, Esq, of Mapperton, Beaminster, Dorset", available on open access in Caird Library reading room, Call number: 930.253 (ID: PBH0181).
External: Papers (SAN/F/51/A - SAN/F/63/7) are held at Huntingdonshire Archives, and some papers are also held privately with the family.
The papers of John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich, consist of five volumes of appointment books, 1771 to 1782, purchased from the Montagu family in 1957 and transcripts. In 1956 and 1960 the Secretary of the Navy Records Society deposited on loan transcripts of Sandwich's papers, 1771 to 1782, not included in the Society's publication. The Heritage Lottery Fund has supported the purchase of additions to this collection.
Related materials:
RMG: "Report on the correspondence and papers of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792) in the possession of Victor Montagu, Esq, of Mapperton, Beaminster, Dorset", available on open access in Caird Library reading room, Call number: 930.253 (ID: PBH0181).
External: Papers (SAN/F/51/A - SAN/F/63/7) are held at Huntingdonshire Archives, and some papers are also held privately with the family.
Object details
| ID: | SAN |
|---|---|
| Type: | Manuscript |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1642-1954 |
| People: | National Heritage Memorial Fund |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund |
| Parts: | Montagu family papers |