the chinnery family

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the chinnery family

P OW E R HOU S E M U S E U M
A RCHI V ES
GU IDE TO TH E
A RCHI V ES OF
THE
CHI N N ERY
FA MILY
DEN ISE Y IM
2009
94/143/1
CONTENTS
Provenance
3
Note re author Denise Yim
3
Biographical Notes
William Bassett Chinnery
Margaret Chinnery
Caroline Chinnery
George Robert Chinnery
Walter Grenfell Chinnery
Matilda Margretta Chinnery
Giovanni Battista Viotti
William Robert Spencer
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Series List
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Series Descriptions and Item Lists
10
Publications of Denise Yim
112
Locations of Chinnery papers and archives
113
PROVENANCE NOTE
The Chinnery family papers were donated to the Museum on 22 June 1973 by
E.A. and V. Crome, who were frequent donors of material on aviation, philately
and music (particularly violins).
It is not known how the Cromes acquired the papers. In a memo from the staff
member who collected the donation to the Museum’s Director, 2 August 1973,
(file 80?M55/2522), it is stated that the papers “were sent by M[r?] Crome from
London to his Sydney address some years ago”.
In a letter to the Director, 22 April 1974 (file 80/M55/2522), Mr Crome forwarded
some notes on the papers which he had come across, but these cannot now (1994)
be located.
No information on the provenance of the papers appears in Mr Crome’s own
papers on violins held by the Museum at 88/1167.
NOTE RE AUTHOR
This guide was first prepared by Denise Yim in 1994 and has been twice
emended by her as a result of research carried out for her doctoral thesis and for
various postdoctoral publications. (See back of Guide.)
Further Chinnery papers were discovered by Denise Yim in London in September
1996, which are now in Rare Books and Special Collections, Fisher Library,
University of Sydney. A list of the locations of all the Chinnery papers and
archives which have been found to date are to be found at the back of the Guide.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
William Bassett Chinnery (1766-1827)
William Bassett Chinnery was born in London, son of a family of writing
masters. He was the eldest surviving son of William Chinnery Jnr, writing
master, of St Bride’s parish and Elizabeth his wife (née Stacy). His youngest
brother was George Chinnery, the nineteenth-century portrait and landscape
artist. Thanks to influential patronage William became a chief clerk (1799) in
the British Treasury and also agent for the Bahamas, for New South Wales and
other colonies. On 21 October 1790 he married Margaret Tresilian at St Luke’s
Chelsea, and they had three children. After his marriage he indulged his passion
for collecting antiquities. In 1812 he was found guilty of defrauding the
Government of over £80,000 and dismissed from his post. The sale of his
collection attracted some of the most prominent connoisseurs in the kingdom. He
fled to Sweden and later to France where he remained for the rest of his life. In
France he eventually settled in Le Havre where he went into a wine, coffee and
tea business (Cary & Co.) which ultimately failed in 1823. He owned various
properties, including Gillwell Park in Essex, which had been settled on his wife
Margaret by her father at the time of their marriage. Gillwell Park was sold in
1813 to help repay his debt to the Government. William Chinnery died in Paris
on 3 March 1827 and was buried by his wife in a vault in the Père Lachaise
cemetery. When the vault was threatened with destruction in 2000 his remains,
along with those of his wife and a grand-niece, were repatriated to England and
the ashes scattered at Gilwell Park in August 2002. (Today Gilwell is owned by
the Scout Association and is spelt with three ‘l’s.)
Margaret Chinnery (1766?-1840)
Margaret Chinnery (née Tresilian) was born on 16 October and baptised at All
Saints, Fulham on 13 November 1766. She was the eldest of the three daughters
of Leonard Tresilian, mercer, of Covent Garden and Margaret his wife (née
Holland). Her grandfather had also been a mercer in the same parish, and her
uncle was the famous architect Henry Holland. Six years after her marriage she
moved her family out of London to Gillwell, and three years later the Italian
violinist G.B. Viotti joined the household, remaining with the family for the rest
of his life. Margaret was a highly accomplished musician, fluent in French and
Italian, who educated her children at Gillwell using the rigorous method of the
French educationist Mme de Genlis. Prior to her husband’s dismissal from
Treasury she entertained lavishly at Gillwell, receiving mostly musicians and
poets at weekend music parties. Among her closest friends were the Duke of
Cambridge (George III’s youngest son), and William Robert Spencer, as well as
other prominent members of society. She had several prominent French friends,
too, among whom Mme de Genlis, Mme Vigée-Lebrun, Mme de Boigne and the
composer Luigi Cherubini and his wife. After William's disgrace and her
daughter’s death in 1812 she withdrew from society for a short while, then
resumed entertaining in her London home for the sake of her son George’s
connections. Viotti resided with her. From 1814 she and Viotti paid summer
visits to her husband in France, and in 1819 she purchased a property at
Châtillon in the countryside near Paris. She managed the Chinnery family
affairs from the time of William's departure from England, and those of Viotti
after his death. She died in Paris on 5 November 1840, and was buried with her
husband in the Père Lachaise cemetery. In 2002 her remains were repatriated to
England with William’s and with those of young grand-niece Hodgson (18241834), whom Margaret was educating in France when the child died.
Caroline Chinnery (1791-1812)
Born on 3 September and baptised on 15 December 1791, Caroline Chinnery was
the daughter of William and Margaret Chinnery, twin sister of George Robert
and older sister of Walter. Taught by her mother and by G.B. Viotti, she was an
accomplished pianist, harpist and singer, often performing in private society
concerts, sometimes for royalty. Viotti was like a father to her. She also had a
very close relationship with William Robert Spencer, who referred to her as his
niece, and who exchanged verses with her. She died on 3 April 1812 at the age of
20, after a long struggle with whooping cough, although her death was from
miliary tuberculosis. It was probably hastened by a series of late nights at the
Prince Regent’s Pavilion at Brighton at the end of 1811. Caroline was buried in a
vault in Waltham Abbey Church, where her younger brother Walter had been
laid to rest ten years earlier. A memorial monument to both children still stands
in the north aisle.
George Robert Chinnery (1791-1825)
Born on 3 September and baptised on 15 December 1791, George Robert
Chinnery was the son of William and Margaret Chinnery, twin brother of
Caroline and older brother of Walter. He was educated firstly at home by his
mother and tutors, then from the age of 16 at Christ Church, Oxford, where he
graduated with first class honours in mathematics and third class honours in
classics. In 1810 he won the Newdigate Prize for Poetry, and read his poem and
his encænia verses in the Sheldonian Theatre at the Installation of the new
University Chancellor the same year. An accomplished linguist, he knew six
modern languages, as well as the usual Greek and Latin. He took a lifelong
interest in the arts and letters. He held a post in the British Treasury from 1812
to 1823. In 1814 he became the protégé of ex-Foreign Secretary George Canning,
whom he joined in Portugal in 1815, and accompanied on tours of the Continent
in 1819 and 1820. In 1824, when Canning was again Foreign Secretary, George
was sent to Spain as Resident Commissioner in Madrid for the Liquidation of
British Claims on the Spanish Government. He died in Madrid in October 1825.
Walter Grenfell Chinnery (1793-1802)
Born on 23 April and baptised on 19 June 1793, Walter Chinnery was the
youngest child of William and Margaret Chinnery. He was educated at Gillwell
with his siblings, and is mentioned in Margaret Chinnery's Journal. He died at
the age of nine on 19 November 1802, shortly after returning from a visit to Paris
with his family. There was a virulent epidemic of influenza in Paris that winter,
and it was the probable cause of his death. He was buried in Waltham Abbey
Church in the same vault as his sister Caroline. A memorial monument to him
stands in the north aisle.
Matilda Margretta Chinnery (1797-1877)
Matilda Margretta Chinnery was the daughter of John Chinnery (William
Bassett's brother) and Mary his wife (née Payton). She was the eldest of their
four children. Born in Madras, India, she arrived in London in 1800, and was
taken into the care of William and Margaret Chinnery. Educated at Gillwell by
Margaret Chinnery, she was an accomplished pianist. After the sale of Gillwell
she continued to reside with Margaret and Viotti until leaving England in 1821
to marry Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel) Samuel Irton Hodgson (1784-1836)
in Madras in 1822. The young couple then moved to Bangalore where Capt
Hodgson had command of the 49th Regiment of Native Infantry. They had four
children, not counting one who died in infancy. It was their eldest child, a
daughter, who died in France in 1834 and was buried in the Chinnery vault in
the Père Lachaise cemetery. Matilda herself died on 21 April 1877.
Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)
Performer, composer and teacher, Viotti was one of the most influential violinists
in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century. He is generally held to be the
father of modern violin playing, his pupils and disciples having disseminated his
method throughout Europe. Viotti was born on 12 May 1755 in Fontanetto Po,
near Turin. His talent was fostered by Gaetano Pugnani, who accompanied his
young prodigy on a performing tour of the Continent in 1780-82. On his arrival in
Paris in March 1782 Viotti created a sensation with his playing at the Concert
Spirituel, and it was in this city that 19 of his 29 violin concertos were composed
(between 1782 and 1792). In Paris he established a new opera house called the
Théâtre de Monsieur (after July 1791, Théâtre Feydeau) where he worked in
close collaboration with Luigi Cherubini, his friend and colleague.
In 1792 the Revolution forced him to flee to London, where he continued to
perform. He was the featured violinist in Salomon's series of concerts at the
Hanover Square Rooms, 1793-94. He also performed at the Bath Easter concerts
organised by Rauzzini in 1794 (see present letters) and continued to perform in
London until he was expelled from England as an enemy alien in 1798.
He was probably back in England and living at Gillwell, where he was known
affectionately as Àmico', by the end of 1799. He usually referred to Margaret
Chinnery as `l'Amica' and to William Chinnery as `Chin'. He remained with
Margaret after William Chinnery’s flight from England, and indeed until the end
of his life. After joining the Chinnery household he retired from his musical
career, playing only for friends in private. In 1797 he went into partnership with
the Chinnery friend Charles Smith in a wine business, which failed in 1818.
After 1812 Viotti also helped and encouraged William Chinnery in his various
trading ventures on the Continent. In 1813 he was one of the founding members
of the London Philharmonic Society, and performed in their concerts each year
from 1813 to 1815. He was a director of the Society until 1817.
From 1814 he spent the summer-autumn of each year on the Continent with
Margaret, visiting William Chinnery. After the failure of his wine business he
returned to Paris to take up the directorship of the Paris Opera (1819). The
stress of this post took its toll, and he left France in 1823 to return to London,
where he died in debt in the rented house of Margaret Chinnery in Upper
Berkeley Street on 3 March 1824.
William Robert Spencer (1769-1834)
Known in London society as a poet and a wit, William Robert Spencer was the
younger son of Lord Charles Spencer, second son of the third Duke of
Marlborough. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, matriculating in 1786,
but taking no degree. In 1791 he married Susan, widow of Count Spreti and
daughter of Count Francis Jenison-Walworth. They had 5 sons and 2 daughters.
He was Commissioner of Stamps from 1797-1825, when, in straitened
circumstances, he left England to reside in France. A popular society figure, a
member of the Dilettante and other fashionable societies, Spencer was on close
terms with the Prince of Wales and other royal family members, various
members of Government, literary figures including Sheridan, Scott, Byron, and
Thomas Moore, and many musicians, especially Viotti, who was a dear friend.
Spencer resided intermittently at Gillwell, 1807-1811, where he was treated as a
family member and was affectionately known as `Guglielmo'. He was the conduit
by which George Chinnery entered Christ Church, and he made all the necessary
introductions on George’s arrival at Oxford. He also had a close relationship with
Caroline Chinnery, whom he taught Latin and prosody. Spencer's own witty
verses were written in French, Italian and Latin, as well as English, and he had
the knack of being able to turn any trite domestic occurrence into humorous
verse. His Poems were published in 1811 (republished 1835), and the
manuscripts of many of these survive in the present collection. He died in poverty
in Paris on 24 October 1834.
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COLLECTED ARCHIVES
SERIES DESCRIPTION
Registration Number:
94/143/1-1
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Poems and verses
Date Range:
1789-1830
Physical Characteristics:
Documents handwritten in ink
Description:
Poems (6), Margaret Chinnery, London, England, 1789-1830
Six poems belonging to Margaret Chinnery, two written by her, two
copied out by her, and two addressed to her in French. The latter
were sung on the occasion of her birthday in Paris in 1802. One of
these is by Madame de Genlis, and is in her hand. Included are
verses by William Spencer to Thomas Moore sent to Margaret
Chinnery at a later date.
Arrangement:
Chronological
Dimensions:
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Box Number:
1
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COLLECTED ARCHIVES
ITEM LIST
Series Title:
Poems and verses
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-1/1
Poem, À Prayer', by Margaret Chinnery, December 1789
1
Signed 'MC'.
94/143/1-1/2
Latin verses by Marquis Wellesley, copied out and translated
by Margaret Chinnery, May 1799
1
94/143/1-1/3
Poem, `Romance faite pour le jour de naissance de Mme
Chinnery', by Madame de Genlis, [16 October 1802]
1
In Madame de Genlis' hand. Music by Cherubini, sung by
Caroline Chinnery. In French.
94/143/1-1/4
Poem, `Couplets chantes par Madame Cherubini a Madame
Chinnery', [16 October 1802.]
1
Witten in Viotti's hand at the top of page is `No.3. Words by M
Baillot'. In French.
94/143/1-1/5
Poem, `To Thomas Moore Esq alias Anacreon', by William
Spencer, December 1808
1
Sent to Margaret Chinnery, 26 April 1811. Copied by Caroline
Chinnery.
94/143/1-1/6
Poem, `Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1830', written out by
Margaret Chinnery
1
COLLECTED ARCHIVES
SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-2
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Letters received from G.B. Viotti
Date Range:
1793-1821
Letters handwritten in ink
Description:
Letters (27), received by Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti,
England and Europe, 1793-1821
Three letters from the spring of 1793 describe his stay at an
unidentified spot in the country. In the second half of 1793, letters
are sent from the Continent, during the Reign of Terror in the
French Revolution. Viotti was emotionally affected by events in
France and played no music during this period. Letters are sent
from Dover, Ghent, Frankfurt, Baden (Switzerland) and Zurich. Six
letters from Bath, April 1794 describe his concerts there. There
follows a small number of undated letters and single letters dated
1801, 1812, and 1821. Includes a letter addressed to Mr & Mrs
Chinnery, 4 September 1793. In French.
Arrangement:
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ITEM LIST
Series Title:
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-2/1
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Bath, England,
17 April 1793 [recte 1794]
1
Talks of the first concert in Bath and mentions the practice of
taking tea afterwards. Has been invited by two ladies to their
home. Mentions Rauzzini whom he likes so much that he
agrees to play 4 times instead of twice. In French.
94/143/1-2/2
21 April 1793 [recte 1794]
1
Brief note to Margaret detailing his arrival time in London. In
French.
94/143/1-2/3
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, [England], 30
May 1793
1
From country [near London], describes his sadness at leaving
the Chinnerys. Charges Margaret with a letter for some
unfortunate friends in France. In French.
94/143/1-2/4
June 1793
1
From country [near London], describes in lyrical language the
view from his window. His mood is still black. Wonders which
day to come to dinner at Chinnerys. In French.
94/143/1-2/5
June [1793]
1
From country [near London], mentions visitors the previous
day whom he amused by acting the fool. Thanks Margaret for
sending him stockings and suit. Describes his life as drudgery
despite the beautiful scenery. Many dinner invitations. In
French.
94/143/1-2/6
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Dover,
England, 22 July 1793
1
Describes the breakdown of the carriage in which he was
travelling. Still feeling melancholy. In French.
94/143/1-2/7
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Ghent,
Belgium, 25 July 1793
Describes Channel crossing. In Ghent he stayed with a kind
merchant and his family whom he entertained after dinner
with music. Music was so moving the whole family wept. In
French.
1
Item Number
Item Title
94/143/1-2/8
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Frankfurt,
Germany, 3 August 1793
Box
Complains of travelling away from the Chinnerys, rather than
towards them. Sends greetings to Mr Grenfell. In French.
94/143/1-2/9
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Baden,
Germany, 4 September 1793
1
Describes the plight of his French friends M. and Mme de
Montgeroult who fled the Revolution in France, only to be
imprisoned (husband only) in an Italian prison by the Austrian
Emperor. Asks Mr Chinnery to show his letter to Mr Pitt.
Mentions writing to Salomon. In French.
94/143/1-2/10
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Baden,
Germany, 20 September 1793
1
Continues his descriptions of the misfortunes of his French
friends. The husband died in prison. Wife deprived of all her
possessions. Waiting for a bank draft he asked for in previous
letter. In French.
94/143/1-2/11
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Zurich,
Switzerland, 8 October 1793
1
Still waiting for bank draft. Then will leave for Ghent. Is very
homesick. In French.
94/143/1-2/12
Switzerland, 13 October 1793.
1
Mentions his French friend Madame de Montgeroult returning
to France. Fears the money he asked for is lost. Asks
Margaret to find him an apartment near them in London, and
a servant. In French.
94/143/1-2/13
Switzerland, 20 October 1793
1
Worries about the loss of the £200 bank draft. His friend is
about to return to her ùnhappy homeland'. In French.
94/143/1-2/14
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Ghent,
Belgium, 6 December 1793
1
Will stay in Ghent 10 days. Is still feeling melancholy.
Receives the second bank draft sent. Asks Margaret to ask
Hullmandel if he can stay for a few days until he finds lodgings
in London. In French.
94/143/1-2/15
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, [3 February
1794]
False news about Haydn's arrival in London. In French.
1
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94/143/1-2/16
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 13 February
1794
1
Informs Margaret that he is sending her a new concerto of his.
94/143/1-2/17
16 April 1794.
1
On tour again. Has just played a concerto. Will give another
concert the following night. Mentions a concert Margaret is
having at home with Salomon and Janiewicz, who he says will
shine so much better without him. In French.
94/143/1-2/18
18 April 1794.
1
Has given 3 concerts which were all a great success. Criticises
the way the English show appreciation of music. Mentions
Margaret asking Papa Haydn for some sonatas. Criticises
Haydn's bad (German) manners. Mentions Salomon. In
French.
94/143/1-2/19
19 April 1794
1
Describes a pleasant day spent in the garden of Rauzzini. Says
it is now his second week in Bath, and complains of time going
slowly. Large section of letter cut out. In French.
94/143/1-2/20
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 23 April 1794.
1
Day of last concert. Leaving Bath same day. In French.
94/143/1-2/21
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, London,
England, 25 April 1794
1
Ready to rush to the Chinnerys' home as soon as they are
awake. In French.
94/143/1-2/22
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, n.d.
1
He gives his bad foot as a reason for not accepting an
invitation to the Grays. In French.
94/143/1-2/23
1
Mrs Hullmandel has offered Mrs Chinnery her house at
Brompton. In French.
94/143/1-2/24
There is mention of two Italians Bartolozzi and Cimadoro,
whom Margaret intends to invite to her home. Says Margaret
sings better than Marianne. In French.
1
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94/143/1-2/25
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Gillwell House,
England, 20 May 1801.
1
From Gillwell House. Mentions a favourable newspaper
critique of Fraenzel's concert. Asks if Margaret went to it.
Caroline ill during her piano lesson with him. In French.
94/143/1-2/26
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Gillwell House,
England, 10 January 1812
1
From Gillwell House. Wonders if Caroline is better. Is
worried about her. In French
94/143/1-2/27
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, [Paris, France],
23 December 1821
From Paris. Worried about share prices dropping. Mention of
a nasty affair concerning Margaret. Margaret needs to sell her
house at Portman Square. Asks for news of Matilda. Happy
that Mrs Johnstone has visited her. In French.
1
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94/143/1-3
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Journal and lessons timetable
Date Range:
1801-1808
Green paperbound book with handwritten entries
Description:
Education journal and lessons timetable, Margaret Chinnery,
London, England, 1801-1808
Journal is in two volumes. First volume: 3 September 1803 - 1 April
1805. Second volume, 22 April 1805 - 13 January 1808. Mostly in
English, two pages in French. The second volume follows
immediately after the first volume in same book. Addressed to her
children, Caroline, George and Walter, this journal was kept by
Margaret as a record of their daily achievements, and also of their
deficiencies. Mentions young relatives Matilda Chinnery and "little
Margaret" Chinnery, and a certain Maria. The two pages in French
are in the Second Volume, dated 2 August 1807 and refer to financial
arrangements Margaret intends to make for her daughter Caroline
Chinnery when she turns sixteen.
Following the journal is a copy of a letter written by Margaret
Chinnery to her cousin, Mrs Crawfurd on the method she used to
teach Caroline music, dated 6 February 1806, in English.
Immediately after the letter (also in volume 2) are `Les plans de
journée', 4 April 1801 - 3 September 1804, in French. These are daily
schedules drawn up by Margaret Chinnery for the education of her
children, including Walter Chinnery, until his death in 1802.
Margaret gives hourly reports of the way the day is spent and
precise details of such matters as her children's `Character and
natural disposition', `Knowledge acquired', `Body exercises',
`Readings' and lists of pieces of music played by Caroline in one year.
She includes lessons given by tutors. Note: The last entry of volume
2 is dated 6 November 1804.
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94/143/1-4
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Miscellaneous correspondence
Date Range:
1806-1816
Description:
Miscellaneous correspondence (10), Margaret Chinnery, London,
England, 1806-1816
Ten letters, including a copy of her letter to Mrs Crawfurd
concerning her method of teaching piano to Caroline. Various letters
to Margaret Chinnery, including three from Caroline. Most in
French.
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94/143/1-4/1
Letter, copy, from Margaret Chinnery to her cousin Mrs
Crawfurd, 6 February 1806.
1
Concerns her method of teaching piano to Caroline. In Herr
Trumpf's hand. (C.L. Trumpf was the Chinnery children's
tutor.)
94/143/1-4/2
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from her daughter Caroline, 30
January 1811.
1
From Caroline, at Gillwell House, to her mother who is in
London with Viotti. Worries about mother's health. Describes
her activities at home after dinner. Mentions Matilda. In
French.
94/143/1-4/3
February 1811.
1
Still worried about her mother's health. Describes how she
spends her days writing letters, singing, reading. In French.
94/143/1-4/4
February? 1811.
1
One page of letter only. Mentions little Margaret to whom she
has been teaching French, Matilda, and George who is in
Oxford. In French.
94/143/1-4/5
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from the Count de Vaudreuil, 10
September 1811.
1
Asking permission of Mrs Chinnery to visit. Includes poem
addressed to Caroline. In French.
94/143/1-4/6
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from Naldi, 2 June [1812].
1
In Italian. Naldi's surprise party is described in
94/143/1-14/31.
94/143/1-4/7
Letter, copy, from Margaret Chinnery to Madame Cherubini, 1
July 1812.
1
Complaining of the many misfortunes that have befallen her.
Praises Viotti for his support. In Viotti's hand. In French.
94/143/1-4/8
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from Sophia Johnstone, 26
January [1814].
Thanking Margaret for her kindness [on death of her
brother?].
1
Item Number
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94/143/1-4/9
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery, from a lady friend signing
herself 'poor C', 20 December n.d.
1
Says Mr Crawfurd is much better, but his wife very tired.
Lord Glenbervie wrote to her from Boulogne. In French.
94/143/1-4/10
Letter, copy, from Margaret Chinnery to W. Gorst, 24 July
1816.
Expressing pleasure at hearing of Gillwell again from Sam and
his wife.
1
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94/143/1-5
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Letters and verses from William Spencer
Date Range:
1807-1810
Description:
Letters and verses (6) received by Margaret Chinnery from William
Spencer, 1807-10
Brief letters to Margaret Chinnery, accompanied by verse. One
poem unaccompanied by a note.
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94/143/1-5/1
Verse, `Though the white gloom of Winter has sheeted the
ground', William Spencer, 22 December 1807.
1
Written on reverse is `Goodbye to Padrona' (Margaret
Chinnery) in Italian.
94/143/1-5/2
Letter and poem, `To a Butterfly at the end of Winter', to
Margaret Chinnery from William Spencer, February 1810.
1
(See William Spencer. Poems and verses 94/143/1-30/10 for
same poem.)
94/143/1-5/3
Note, to Margaret Chinnery from William Spencer, [July
1810].
1
Note followed by poem to Margaret on the occasion of George's
winning the Newdigate Prize for poetry at Oxford.
94/143/1-5/4
Note, to Margaret Chinnery from William Spencer, [n.d.]
1
Note inviting Margaret to dinner, followed by verse.
94/143/1-5/5
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Spencer, [n.d.].
1
Jocular letter asking about `le pauvre Amico', and also
requesting her to send him some verse. Includes some verses
of his own.
94/143/1-5/6
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Spencer, [n.d.].
Letter laments departure of Mr Moore from the society of
Woolbeding and describes some `culinary disputes'.
1
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94/143/1-6
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Caroline's Horticultural Calendar
Date Range:
pre 1812
Document handwritten in ink
Description:
Horticultural calendar, Caroline Chinnery, England, pre 1812
`Caroline's [Chinnery] directions for supplying a flower garden with
flowers all the year round' is the description given by Margaret
Chinnery on the outside. Calendar goes from January to July only.
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94/143/1-7
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Letters received from William Chinnery
Date Range:
1810-1813
Description:
Letters (22), received by Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery,
England and Sweden, 1810-1813
Early letters prior to 1812 detail events leading up to William's
dismissal from Treasury. Letters dated March, April and May 1812
are written during the first part of Margaret and William's
separation and describe his concern for the family's future and for
Caroline's health. From 4 April 1812 letters are sent from
Gothenburg, Sweden and discuss the English Government's case
against him and business prospects, as well as some commentary on
English and European politics.
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Letters received from William Chinnery
Item Number
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94/143/1-7/1
Private memorandum, by William Chinnery, 20 September,
and in red ink, 22 February 1811.
1
Goldsmid's affairs are exposed subsequent to his death.
94/143/1-7/2
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, 9
August 1811.
1
Weighs his chances of getting out of his financial trouble. Mr
Rose has spoken to Mr Perceval re his suspicions of Chinnery.
94/143/1-7/3
December 1811.
1
Despairs of saving his honour. Loss of £12,000 dates back to
1802. His friend Grenfell also involved. Intends to tell
Perceval all.
94/143/1-7/4
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, c. March
1812.
1
Mentions Charles Smith calling on him. Worries about
George's prospects. Letter begins `Circumstances of business
occasioned CS calling' and ends in a postscript `M. Wadeson
states the idea of obtaining such a situation or a sub-private
Secretary to Lord Castlereagh... and might render himself
most useful'.
94/143/1-7/5
1812.
1
Continues discussion of Charles Smith's visit. Unable to meet
Margaret because of gossip. Pages missing. Letter begins `CS
was so much pressed for time' and ends `which is as fresh in
1812 as it was in 1788.'
94/143/1-7/6
1812.
1
Worries about Caroline's health and George's future. Letter
begins `We both were agreed by our letter of yesterday' and
ends Ìt may be right,
but I cannot liken? it'.
94/143/1-7/7
1812.
Worries about George. Talks of debt. Letter begins `8 o'clock'
and ends `To Amico also every kind __? and to Guglielmo too'.
1
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94/143/1-7/8
1812.
1
Mentions Mr Perceval, House of Commons, George's prospects.
Letter begins `½ past 11 o'clock' and ends `½ past 12'.
94/143/1-7/9
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, [2 April
1812].
1
Letter of adieu. Departing England on the Auckland Packet.
Letter begins `½ past 3' and ends `May tomorrow be Good
Friday'.
94/143/1-7/10
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, [2 April
1812].
1
Still hopes to be reunited with his family at Gillwell. Mentions
Guglielmo (William Spencer). Letter begins `My dearest Peg:
At the moment of departure I take up my pen' and ends `God
bless you all.'
94/143/1-7/11
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, Sweden,
4 April 1812.
1
Written from Sweden, where he has just arrived. Describes
journey, discusses the accusations against him.
94/143/1-7/12
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, 16 and
18 May 1812.
1
Names friends who have supported them and others who have
forsaken them as a result of his dismissal. Mentions death of
Caroline; Lord Castlereagh's refusal to admit George to the
Foreign Office; a Patent of Denization which the Regent
granted to Viotti. 18 May 1812. Crosswritten in red ink on
same letter. Intends sending Long a `Catalogue raisonné'.
94/143/1-7/13
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, 20 May
1812.
1
Mentions letters sent to people concerned with his case.
Reflects on his situation, his accounts from a legal viewpoint.
94/143/1-7/14
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, 25 May
1812.
1
Discusses the political consequences of Perceval's
assassination two weeks ago. Hopes Canning might be made
Head of Foreign Office, in which case he might appoint George
his Private Secretary.
94/143/1-7/15
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, 13 July
1812.
Writes that ship captains arriving from Lisbon and Riga have
reported fighting between the Russians and the French.
1
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94/143/1-7/16
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, 17 July
1812.
1
Letter begins on back page dated `Friday Morning July 17,
1812'. Then continues on front page and from then on in order.
Discusses the health of the old king and the duties of the
Prince Regent. Discusses items of furniture in Gillwell House.
Intends to send Margaret food to save on table expenses. Long
discussion about the fate of Gillwell Estate. Duke of
Cambridge supportive of Margaret. Supposes the old king to
be dead by now and wonders if the customary Act of Grace of a
new monarch might extend to exonerating debtors to the
Crown.
94/143/1-7/17
August 1812.
1
Mentions the possibility of George beginning a diplomatic
career. Political events in Spain; fate of Bonaparte discussed.
Pages missing. Unsigned.
94/143/1-7/18
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, [n.d.].
1
Mentions the Countess who has invited George to a party at
her home. Recommends certain books George should read.
Sale of Gillwell property about to take place. Pages missing.
94/143/1-7/19
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery, [n.d.].
Discusses legal matters re Gillwell property; career of George.
Pages missing.
1
94/143/1-7/20
November 1812.
1
Discussion of events in Northern Europe and their
ramifications for the rest of Europe. Speculates on the fate of
Bonaparte's army in the North and South. Hopes for the
defeat of Bonaparte's army and the return of the status quo in
Europe, thereby providing a career opening for George.
Unfinished. Unsigned.
94/143/1-7/21
December 1812.
1
Letter, accompanied by two poems, written as a farewell to the
year 1812.
94/143/1-7/22
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from William Chinnery,
Gottenburgh, Sweden, 14 June 1813.
Laments loss of Gillwell. Discusses Bonaparte, English foreign
policy. Hopes for a change of government in England which
might benefit them personally. Mentions Matilda's journals.
Friends named include Johnstone, Sheldon, Spencer, Sotheby.
Unfinished. Unsigned.
1
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94/143/1-8
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Personal account
Date Range:
c.1812
Exercise book with marbled covers and handwritten entries in ink.
Also a typescript copy.
Description:
Personal account, Margaret Chinnery, c1812
A personal account of the circumstances leading to William
Chinnery's dismissal from the Treasury, by Margaret Chinnery,
c1812. Includes a typed transcript [n.d.].
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Personal account
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94/143/1-8/1
Personal account, Margaret Chinnery, c1812.
1
Chinnery's dismissal from the Treasury, by Margaret
Chinnery, c1812.
94/143/1-8/2
Typed transcript, n.d., of personal account, Margaret
Chinnery, c1812.
Chinnery's dismissal from the Treasury, by Margaret
Chinnery, c1812.
1
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94/143/1-9
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Copy of letter
Date Range:
25 April 1812
Letter handwritten in ink, with newscutting
Description:
Letter, copy, from Margaret Chinnery to unknown person, 25 April
1812
Copy of a letter from Margaret Chinnery to an unidentified person
(Government member?) explaining the circumstances surrounding
William's dismissal and justifying William's conduct and their
household expenses. With it is a newspaper clipping in which
William is described as a 'Public Defaulter'.
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Copy of letter
Item Number
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94/143/1-9/1
Letter, copy, from Margaret Chinnery to unknown person, 25
April 1812.
1
Copy of a letter from Margaret Chinnery to an unidentified
person (Government member?) explaining the circumstances
surrounding William's dismissal and justifying William's
conduct and their household expenses.
94/143/1-9/2
Newspaper clipping, 'Public Defaulters', London, England,
c1812
The clipping states "Mr Chinnery owes the public 80,000 l."
1
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94/143/1-10
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Diary
Date Range:
1812-1813
Exercise book with marbled covers and handwritten entries in ink
Description:
Diary, Margaret Chinnery, London, England, March 1812September 1813
Written at Curzon Street, and beginning 11 March 1812, this diary
describes Margaret's affliction at the time of Caroline's death,
compounded by her anxiety about William Chinnery's financial
affairs. The September 1813 entries describe Caroline's death and
the sale of Gillwell House by public auction.
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94/143/1-11
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Legal papers
Date Range:
1812-1837
Letters and other documents handwritten in ink. Hand-drawn and
printed maps. Printed sale notice
Description:
Legal papers (32), Margaret Chinnery, England, 1812-1837
Nineteen letters, comprising the legal correspondence of Margaret
Chinnery with various lawyers. Six documents relating to the sale of
the Gillwell property, including a sketch and a plan of the property,
2 valuations and 2 descriptions of the 2 Freehold properties offered
for sale by the Crown: Gillwell House in Essex and a Warehouse in
Middlesex. Two returns to the Order of the House of Commons
concerning William Chinnery's debt to the Public. All the above
dated 1812, 1813. Memoirs of the Irton Family, 1823. Transfer of
assets of George Robert Chinnery's estate to Margaret Chinnery,
1826. Letter to Miss Mary Greene, 1837
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Legal papers
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-11/1
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from S.W. Wadeson, 16 April
1812.
4 (folder)
Discusses Margaret's claim on the Gillwell Estate.
94/143/1-11/2
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from W. Jessop, 24 April 1812.
4 (folder)
Advice to Margaret concerning her Life Interest in the Estate
left to her by her father.
94/143/1-11/3
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from S.W. Wadeson, 23 May
1812.
4 (folder)
Seeks instructions from Margaret regarding her intention to
proceed with her claim.
94/143/1-11/4
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from S.W. Wadeson, 25 May
1812.
4 (folder)
Brief note re Gillwell claim.
94/143/1-11/5
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from S.W. Wadeson, 25 June
1812.
4 (folder)
Expresses unhappiness about Margaret's intention not to plead
but to petition for the Estate.
94/143/1-11/6
Copy of letter, from Margaret Chinnery, 26 June 1812.
4 (folder)
Expresses her strong intention to press her claim in the form
of a petition.
94/143/1-11/7
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from S.W. Wadeson, 27 June
1812.
4 (folder)
Advises that he has not been able to get the Abstract from
Holroyd.
94/143/1-11/8
Letter, from Margaret Chinnery to S.W. Wadeson, 30 June
1812.
4 (folder)
Sends a copy of Holroyd's opinion on the likelihood of success
of Margaret's desire to petition.
94/143/1-11/9
Minutes of Conference, 1 July 1812, written up by George
Chinnery. Between George Chinnery and Francis Horner at
Horner's Chambers in Lincoln's Inn re his mother's rights in
the landed estate of Gillwell.
4 (folder)
Item Number
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94/143/1-11/10
Copy of letter from Margaret Chinnery, 1 July 1812.
4 (folder)
Written in reply to Wadeson's urgent note, outlining her
predicament.
94/143/1-11/11
Copy of letter, from Margaret Chinnery to S. W. Wadeson (?),
[n.d.].
4 (folder)
Describes the offer made to her by the Treasury re the Gillwell
property.
94/143/1-11/12
Letter, from Margaret Chinnery to George Chinnery, [n.d.].
4 (folder)
Margaret's instructions for George to take to Mr Horner on 1
July 1812 re the offer by the Treasury and her desire to
petition.
94/143/1-11/13
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from S.W. Wadeson, 2 July 1812.
4 (folder)
Urges Margaret to make her decision quickly. Corrects her
misunderstanding of the legal term "Possession".
94/143/1-11/14
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from S.W. Wadeson, 3 July 1812.
4 (folder)
Confirms he will withdraw Margaret's claim, as instructed.
94/143/1-11/15
Valuation, of Gillwell House by W. Pearce, October 1812, with
a covering letter to Margaret Chinnery from S.W. Wadeson
dated 27 October 1812
4 (folder)
94/143/1-11/16
Valuation, of Gillwell House by W. Pearce, October 1812
4 (folder)
Slightly different from 94/143/1-11/15.
94/143/1-11/17
Hand drawn sketch of land known as Little Gillwell by
William Chinnery, sent to Margaret Chinnery, [late 1812].
4 (folder)
See also 94/143/1-7/16.
94/143/1-11/18
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from S.W. Wadeson, 16
November 1812.
4 (folder)
Disputes William Chinnery's sketch of the field known as
Little Gillwell.
94/143/1-11/19
Plan, of Gillwell House, its land and the adjoining properties
and forests, Brickwood Lithog., [April 1813]
4 (folder)
94/143/1-11/20
Document, 'Particulars of a Freehold Estate called Gillwell
House in Essex; and a Freehold Warehouse in Vine Street
Middlesex', printed by Luke Hansard & Sons, near Lincoln's
Inn Fields, London, 1813, prior to the sale of the above Estate.
4 (folder)
Lists of figures, and the names of the purchasers are written in
ink in the margins in Viotti's hand, presumably on the day of
the auction, 8 April 1813.
Item Number
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94/143/1-11/21
Document, 'Particulars of a Freehold Estate called Gillwell
House in Essex; and a Freehold Warehouse in Vine Street
Middlesex', printed by Luke Hansard & Sons, near Lincoln's
Inn Fields, London, 1813, prior to the sale of the above Estate.
4 (folder)
In a slightly different form than 94/143/1-11/20, with notes in
margins in Margaret Chinnery's hand, 8 April 1813.
94/143/1-11/22
Copy of covering letter from H.C. Litchfield to Richard
Wharton enclosing a Return to the Order of the House of
Commons, in respect of Litchfield's department, 6 April 1813
4 (folder)
94/143/1-11/23
Copy of Return to the Order of the House of Commons, in
respect of Litchfield's department, 6 April 1813
4 (folder)
94/143/1-11/24
Copy of a `State of the Rental of the Estate of the late Mr
Leonard Tresilian' and accompanying letter, dated 15 January
1793, sent to [H.C. Litchfield] from H. Holland
4 (folder)
94/143/1-11/25
Copy of a covering letter from the Lords of His Majesty's
Treasury accompanying a Return to an Order of the House of
Commons, April 1813
4 (folder)
94/143/1-11/26
Document, 'Return to an Order of the Honourable House of
Commons, dated 1 April 1813; - for Àn Account of all
Proceedings which have taken place in respect of Mr
Chinnery's Balance due to the Public...', 30 April 1813
4 (folder)
94/143/1-11/27
Copy of letter, to H.C. Litchfield, 18 July 1814.
4 (folder)
Re the account between the Crown and Margaret Chinnery.
94/143/1-11/28
Copy of letter, to H. Hobhouse, 25 July 1814.
4 (folder)
Re the account between the Crown and Margaret Chinnery.
94/143/1-11/29
Document, 'Chronological Memoirs of the Irton Family', June
1823, with envelope.
4 (folder)
Envelope, inscribed as above. In Margaret's hand.
94/143/1-11/29/1
Document, 'Chronological Memoirs of the Irton Family', June
1823
4 (folder)
94/143/1-11/29/2
Envelope inscribed, 'Chronological Memoirs of the Irton
Family'
4 (folder)
94/143/1-11/30
Document, Copy of Appointment and Settlement of George
Chinnery's property left to Margaret Chinnery in his will, 26
February 1826.
4 (folder)
In Margaret's hand with notes in pencil in margin, also in
Margaret's hand.
Item Number
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94/143/1-11/31
Letter, to Miss Mary Greene from her brother Evan Greene, 12
April 1837.
4 (folder)
Re a search for the will of Leonard Tresilian, Margaret
Chinnery's father, requested by Margaret. Reports that he
found no will, only Letters of Administration. Note in
Margaret's hand on outside of letter.
94/143/1-11/32
Document, n.d., calculations of income from various properties
owned by the late Leonard Tresilian, based on his settlement,
included in the letter 94/143/1-11/31.
4 (folder)
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94/143/1-12
Creators:
Chinnery, Margaret
Series Title:
Letters received from George Chinnery
Date Range:
1820-1825
Description:
Letters (73), received by Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery,
England/Spain, 1820-1825
The two 1820 letters are unsigned, but are in George Chinnery's
handwriting. The first includes a poem by Thomas Moore[?] and
mentions Viotti and Clementi. The 1823 letters are written during
the time when George was working at the Foreign Office and George
Canning was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. They are
addressed to his mother, Margaret Chinnery, who is living in France
with Viotti. They discuss English politics, the financial affairs and
the music of Viotti, the marriage of Matilda Chinnery (daughter of
John Chinnery) and the social engagements of George Chinnery.
From January 1824 the letters are sent from Madrid where George
was sent by Foreign Secretary George Canning as Commissioner of
Claims. They describe the different European countries' legations at
the Spanish Court, the social life at court, the English Government's
administrative changes at home and abroad, and English, French
and Spanish literature. There is mention of the death of Viotti and
the sale of his effects, including his Feydeau Theatre box, by
Margaret Chinnery.
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94/143/1-12/1
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, 23 March
1820.
1
Verse, supposedly by Byron or Thomas Moore, copied by
George and sent to his mother because he thinks it good and
because it is of topical interest. Subsequent mention of Viotti
and Clementi. Unfinished, unsigned.
94/143/1-12/2
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, 15 April
1820?
1
Unsigned letter, probably to Margaret Chinnery, in George's
handwriting on one side, directions for travelling to Châtillon
in a different hand on the other.
94/143/1-12/3
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, 10
February 1823.
1
George has just begun work at the Foreign Office. George
Canning is Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
94/143/1-12/4
1823.
1
Mention of Matilda's marriage to Capt Samuel Hodgson;
discusses Franco-English relations; mentions Guglielmo
(William Spencer).
94/143/1-12/5
1823.
1
Details personal housekeeping expenses.
94/143/1-12/6
1823.
1
Names of friends mentioned include De Crepigny, Dr and Mrs
Holland, Duc de Berry. Discusses the difficulty in letting the
Chinnery Montagu Street residence.
94/143/1-12/7
1823.
Discusses personal finances; mentions note with an account
sent to Stierneld from Viotti.
1
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94/143/1-12/8
1823.
1
Page 1 missing. Lists his social engagements. Mentions Sir
Robert Preston, Walpole, Countess St Antonio, Lord
Winchilsea, Duchess of Wellington. Many musical evenings.
94/143/1-12/9
1823.
1
Comments on English politicians. Mentions social
engagements, including music at St Antonio's. Mention of an
enclosure from Stierneld (missing).
94/143/1-12/10
1823.
1
Mention of a guitar case containing two rolls of Viotti's music
which George will retrieve from Stierneld; Stierneld to settle
accounts with Viotti; Pradt's new publication.
94/143/1-12/11
1823.
1
Mentions Lady F's son; Margaret's imminent move to Châtillon
from Paris. Difficulty letting Montagu Street residence.
Unfinished, unsigned.
94/143/1-12/12
1823.
1
Mentions friends' domestic affairs, a marriage; a general whom
Viotti asked him to help; help given to Matilda's husband for
promotion in India.
94/143/1-12/13
1823.
1
Stierneld has sent Viotti's two rolls of music. Viotti named it
in honour of George. William Chinnery has rejoined his wife
and Viotti in Paris.
94/143/1-12/14
1823.
1
Mention of Matilda in Bangalore. Discussion of French and
English politics.
94/143/1-12/15
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, 2 May
1823.
Mention of departure of Margaret, William and Viotti for
Châtillon. Discusses events in British Parliament.
1
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94/143/1-12/16
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, 6 May
[1823].
1
Acknowledges receipt of the Presentation Copy of Viotti's new
publication. Details recent book publications, including Dîners
d'Holbach by Madame de Genlis. Postscript to William.
94/143/1-12/17
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, 6 July
1823.
1
Comments on military operations in Southern Europe. Details
of George's salary. Mention of a dispute between Matilda and
her sister.
94/143/1-12/18
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery,
Orpington, England, 26 July 1823.
1
From Orpington. Beginning of George's holidays. Criticises a
recent publication about South of France. On his return to
London intends learning Spanish.
94/143/1-12/19
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, Brighton,
England, 11 August 1823.
1
From Brighton. Defends his desire to know many languages.
Intends to appeal to Lima to do his duty (repayment of a debt
to Viotti) via the English envoy in Lisbon, Sir Edward
Thornton. Mention of his Aunt Marsh; Madame Campan's
recent book.
94/143/1-12/20
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, Brighton,
England, 15 August 1823.
1
Describes an outing to Arundel Castle with his cousin,
Georgina Marsh.
94/143/1-12/21
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, Madrid,
Spain, 6 January 1824 [recte 1825].
1
From Madrid. Advises mother to call on Mrs Canning who is
in Paris. Gives details of how to address mail.
94/143/1-12/22
Spain, 10 May 1824.
1
Details of financial arrangements for his mother in Paris.
Matilda's husband has been recommended to the Commander
in Chief of the Forces in Madras by George.
94/143/1-12/23
Spain, 20 May 1824.
Mention of a medallic portrait of Viotti being executed.
Advises his mother to get a good impression; Margaret's grief
at death of Viotti. Advises her re Viotti's will.
1
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94/143/1-12/24
Spain, 2 June 1824.
1
Details arrangements for mail between Paris and Madrid.
94/143/1-12/25
Spain, 7 June 1824.
1
Mail arrangements. Mention of Count de St Sauveur, M. de
Bourguignon.
94/143/1-12/26
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, Madrid
Spain, 13 June 1824.
1
Discusses the future sale of the family's Châtillon property and
its contents; changes in English Foreign Office.
94/143/1-12/27
1
Lists books of his he would like kept by his mother. Discusses
government postings in India, and administrative changes.
The business of his Commission in Spain not yet begun.
94/143/1-12/28
1
Discusses possible abodes for Margaret in Paris after sale of
Châtillon, his mother's desire for him to marry. Describes his
daily life in Madrid.
94/143/1-12/29
Spain, 13 July 1824.
1
Discusses the future sale of Châtillon; investment advice for
Margaret; 3 lawsuits left by Viotti; his desire to have some
Greek and Latin books.
94/143/1-12/30
1
Mentions Margaret's servant problems; Cailleux's visit to
Margaret; paucity of intellectual companionship in Madrid.
94/143/1-12/31
1
Mention of 2 marriages.
94/143/1-12/32
Spain, 3 and 4 August 1824.
Friends mentioned by name include F. G. Smyth, Flint,
Edward Drummond.
1
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94/143/1-12/33
Spain, 6 August 1824.
1
Details of English Government administrative arrangements.
Lists people with musical interests who might be of help to
Margaret in her attempt to sell her pianoforte.
94/143/1-12/34
1
Mentions English diplomatic changes in Madrid, Paris and
Northern Europe.
94/143/1-12/35
1
Mention of Margaret's finances; deferment of sale of Châtillon
property till following spring.
94/143/1-12/36
1
Discusses Margaret's winter accommodation arrangements;
English diplomatic arrangements in Madrid.
94/143/1-12/37
1
Alludes to unconcluded business with Evans and the coal
merchants. Sale of Viotti's effects mentioned. Description of
celebrations in Madrid on the occasion of the fête of Saint
Louis.
94/143/1-12/38
Spain, 1 September 1824.
1
Discussion of literature.
94/143/1-12/39
1
Discusses mail arrangements. Lists books he is reading.
Describes English diplomatic changes in Madrid; work he has
done for George Canning.
94/143/1-12/40
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, 2Madrid,
Mentions St Sauveur's affairs; members of the Lisbon legation;
Galignani's paper, which is available in Madrid; Neapolitan
ambassador.
1
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94/143/1-12/41
Letter, to Margaret and William Chinnery from George
Chinnery, Madrid, Spain, 5 October 1824.
1
Mention of his uncle Marsh's business failure; mother's
intention to stay in Châtillon for winter; his own housekeeping
arrangements. Unfinished, unsigned
94/143/1-12/42
Spain, 20 October 1824.
1
Mention of problem with sale of Viotti's Feydeau box; the
Fauntleroy catastrophe, affecting his Uncle Marsh; diplomatic
arrangements listed in The London Gazette.
94/143/1-12/43
1
Mention of his Aunt Marsh's problems; mother's lack of income
from either William or Viotti; letter from Matilda in India.
94/143/1-12/44
Spain, 3 November 1824.
1
Description of new English Chargé d'Affaires in Madrid. No
advancement with his own mission in Madrid.
94/143/1-12/45
Spain, 24 November 1824.
1
Commiserates with Margaret over her continuing servant
problems. Discusses diplomatic arrangements; recent books.
94/143/1-12/46
Spain, 8 December 1824.
1
Mentions his financial arrangements for helping Margaret;
diplomatic arrangements. Recommends Irving's book.
94/143/1-12/47
1
Mention of Capt. Hodgson's recent promotion; Fauntleroy's
suicide
94/143/1-12/48
1
Mention of a problem with the Title of Gillwell, which is to be
sold again. George's Christmas in Madrid. Christmas customs
in France. Speaks of Matilda being about to give birth.
94/143/1-12/49
Letter to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, madrid,
Spain, 3 January 1825.
Mail arrangements, social arrangements in Madrid discussed.
1
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94/143/1-12/50
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, Madrid
1
Describes English-Spanish relations, British recognition of the
independence of Mexico and Colombia. May have
repercussions for George's mission in Madrid. Margaret has
sold Viotti's Feydeau box.
94/143/1-12/51
Letter, to Margaret Chinnery from George Chinnery, [Madrid,
Spain], 22 January [1825].
1
Discussion of English politics; social arrangements in Madrid;
effect of British recognition of South American states on
George's commercial claims. Mention of George's help with the
translation of the Spanish Minister's note to England.
94/143/1-12/52
1
Brief note re his health.
94/143/1-12/53
Spain, 3 March 1825.
1
Notes anniversary of Viotti's death.
94/143/1-12/54
Spain, 28 March 1825.
1
Intends despatching a few of his possessions in anticipation of
his departure. Comments on the lack of success of his mission.
94/143/1-12/55
Spain, 4 April 1825.
1
Misses Protestant religious ceremonies during the Easter
week. Discussion of art prints.
94/143/1-12/56
1
Lists people he has written to. Notes his being named a
Corresponding Member of the Royal Academy of History of
Madrid. Expresses desire also to be a member of the [English]
Royal Society and of the Antiquarian and the Dilettante.
English commercial claims about to be pressed on
Spanish Government.
94/143/1-12/57
Considers that the end of the English Commission in Madrid is
imminent. Alludes to anniversary of Viotti's and Caroline's
death. Some literary criticism.
1
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94/143/1-12/58
1
Refers to his mother's disapproval of his plans to travel in
Spain before returning to England. Discussion of route he will
take.
94/143/1-12/59
1
Continues discussion of his route homewards. Hypothesises on
the English accepting a compromise on their claims and on his
own future employment.
94/143/1-12/60
1
Reports no news of mission.
94/143/1-12/61
Spain, 8 May 1825.
1
Discusses the future sale of the Châtillon and Montagu Street
residences; employment and marriage plans upon his return.
Mentions prints he has despatched; instructions received from
the Commissioners. Discusses English Parliament.
94/143/1-12/62
Spain, 19 May 1825.
1
Gives news of English Government obtained from the Sun.
Mention of Coronation of King of France; social activities in
Madrid.
94/143/1-12/63
Spain, 28 May 1825.
1
Describes social activities in Madrid. Discusses Foreign Office
protocol.
94/143/1-12/64
Spain, 2 June 1825.
1
Describes social activities at Aranjuez, outside Madrid.
Recommends French book called Histoire de Napoléon.
94/143/1-12/65
Spain, 9 June 1825.
Châtillon not sold yet. Discusses British claims and likelihood
of his leaving soon. Mentions birth of Matilda's first child on
25.12.1824.
1
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94/143/1-12/66
1
Mention of changes in English diplomatic arrangements in
Madrid. Reports that the General Desfourneaux has won his
case and been awarded £20,000 in compensation from the
(English) government.
94/143/1-12/67
1
Discussion of settlement of English claims.
94/143/1-12/68
1
Further discussion of claims. Description of a grand soirée in
Madrid.
94/143/1-12/69
Spain, 4 July 1825.
1
Mention of a `wicked falsehood' in Madame de Genlis' s
Mémoires regarding Margaret Chinnery; French King's
[Charles X] coronation; problems re sale of Viotti's effects;
George's passion for literature; Viotti's portrait. Description of
a visit to Vaccari (Viotti's friend and colleague) for a private
concert in his home.
94/143/1-12/70
1
Describes dinners in Madrid. Mentions empathy with his
father as à lover of the Arts'.
94/143/1-12/71
1
Reports that William Spencer has left the Stamp Office and is
suffering financial hardship. Mention of the diplomatic
community in Madrid.
94/143/1-12/72
1
Reports that he is moving house. In a note to his father he
mentions finding a good artist in Madrid for his father's friend
Mr Richard Davis.
94/143/1-12/73
Warns his parents that all official business he has related to
them is confidential.
1
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94/143/1-13
Creators:
Chinnery, William Bassett
Series Title:
Legal papers
Date Range:
1792-94
Exercise books and documents handwritten in ink
Description:
Legal papers (9 items), William Chinnery, England, 1792-94.
Various legal documents, surveys and lists of properties owned by
Leonard Tresilian, father of Margaret Chinnery, and to whose estate
William Chinnery was administrator.
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94/143/1-13/1
Document, 'Particulars of two Copyhold Estates, together with
an Estimate of their Value of Probable Rent situate at this
Place in the Parish of Waltham County of Essex', 7 June 1792.
5 (folder)
Piece missing. Unsigned.
94/143/1-13/2
Document, 'Particulars of two Copyhold Estates together with
an Estimate of their value of probable Rent situate at this
Place, in the Parish of Waltham, County of Essex, 7 June 1792.
5 (folder)
Finished and signed M. Randall (?)
94/143/1-13/3
Document, 'Survey of sundry Leasehold Estates...late the
Property of Leonard Tresilian Esq Decd valued by order of
William Chinnery Esq, Administrator...', 15 June 1792.
5 (folder)
Signed M. Randall(?).
94/143/1-13/4
Letter, copy, from William Chinnery to Mr Trampton, 7 August
1792.
5 (folder)
Re the visit of Mrs Elizabeth Ray, daughter of William
Tresilian, brother of Leonard Tresilian. She was owed a sum
of money from her grandfather's estate.
94/143/1-13/5
Affidavit sworn by Elizabeth Ray, widow of John Ray,
schoolmaster, and daughter of William Tresilian, to the effect
that she had never received this money, 8 April 1794.
5 (folder)
Piece of back page missing.
94/143/1-13/6
Document, 'Declaration of Trust as to £377/7/9', 20 May 1794.
5 (folder)
Signed Elizabeth Ray, William Chinnery and Richard Holland.
94/143/1-13/7
Document, 'Release. Mrs Elizabeth Ray to Mr & Mrs
Chinnery', 20 May 1794.
5 (folder)
Release upon payment of £59/12/4, being interest owed to her
from the Trust (see 94/143/1-13/6).
94/143/1-13/8
Document, certified copy of the Register belonging to the
Cathedral Church of Wells by W. Hunt, Priest Vicar attesting
to the burial of Mr William Tresilian of Clow Hall on 22
September 1709.
Sent to H. Shaw by Edward Trent(?), 16 May 1794.
5 (folder)
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94/143/1-13/9
Document, 'A List of the remaining Copyholders in the Manor
of Sewardstone and an Account of their respective Estates',
n.d.
5 (folder)
Earliest tenant admitted 2 June 1709, last 14 May 1799.
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94/143/1-14
Creators:
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Date Range:
1793-1823
Description:
Letters (64), received by William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti,
Switzerland/England, 1793-1823.
Letters from Viotti are in French. They often contain notes from
Margaret, George and Matilda Chinnery in English.
The 1793 letters written from the Continent contain the same
information as those addressed to Margaret Chinnery in the same
year.
From 1812 the letters concern the death of Caroline Chinnery and
report on developments in England regarding William's dismissal
from the Treasury, including legal matters re the sale of the Gillwell
property and contents. Viotti also discusses music, musicians and
describes private musical soirées. There is much discussion of
William's business.
From 1819 the letters are addressed to William in Le Havre from
Viotti in Paris and later from Châtillon. The letters mostly describe
Viotti's and William's business dealings, financial worries, bad debts
and in 1823, the collapse of William's business.
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94/143/1-14/1
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Baden,
Switzerland, 24 September 1793.
2
Mentions his unfortunate friend (Madame de Montgeroult)
who must return to Paris. Cautions William against writing to
her. Mentions the lost bank draft for £200.
94/143/1-14/2
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Zurich,
Switzerland, 8 November 1793.
2
Mentions same matters as above, and regrets that he has been
unable to touch his violin since he left London as he has been
too sad. But is confident that a week's practice is all he will
need to get back into form.
94/143/1-14/3
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 17 December
1793.
2
Mentions having taught William French and compliments him
on his letter in French. Discusses his route back to England.
94/143/1-14/4
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti and George
Chinnery, 30 March 1812.
2
Discusses Caroline's dangerous state of health. Discusses
various places of abode for William, but strongly advises
against Paris. Reports on hearsay re Chinnery's case. A few
words from George at end, re his letter to Sir Robert Preston
concerning his father's case. Has not yet had a reply.
94/143/1-14/5
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti and George
Chinnery, 2 April 1812.
2
Reports that Caroline is close to death, no reply from Sir
Robert Preston. Note from George, in English, announcing
Caroline's death on 3rd April.
94/143/1-14/6
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 29 May 1812.
Reports that Margaret has a bad leg. Most of the letter is in
Italian. Long note from Margaret at end which discusses
George's translation work and his social engagements.
Describes her depression and unwillingness to visit or receive
friends.
2
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94/143/1-14/7
Letter to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti and Margaret
Chinnery, 23 June 1812.
2
Mention of having despatched a box to William containing
some music but not what is needed to play it. Discusses
currency matters. Contains criticism of Wadeson whom he
finds too old or too careless to be practising law. Mentions
Guglielmo (William Spencer). Includes note from Margaret, in
English, supporting Viotti's opinion of Wadeson. She has felt
frustrated by his thwarting all her instructions regarding her
petition.
94/143/1-14/8
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 5 August 1812.
2
Detailed description of a high society 'fête' at which the Prince
Regent was present. There was music and a reading of letters
from Duke of Wellington concerning his battle victories in
Spain. Viotti played his violin for the Prince, who afterwards
engaged him in long conversation during which the Chinnerys'
name was mentioned.
94/143/1-14/9
2
Discusses the musical ability of Madame Gerbini, who is a
pupil of Pugnani, and who plays a Stradivarius violin very
well. Names a Mrs Peterson who had often attended concerts
at the Chinnerys' Mortimer Street residence and who had
recommended to Viotti 'Berman' [Baerman] the bassoonist.
Regrets that William has not received the cello. It wasn't
worth much, but Mr Billingsley must not have taken care in
sending it. Sent via Harwich. Also regrets that William has
not received part of the music Viotti sent in the box: 1st Violin
of the Quartet dedicated to 'Phillipe C' [Philip Cipriani]. He
tried out his new Quartets with Vaccari and the two 'Shrams'
[Schram] and expresses pleasure with the way they sound.
Intends making a copy for Erard but complains about the time
this will take. Apologises for not having carried out Mr
Sebastiani's commission yet because old Mr Broadwood
became ill and died. He intends pressing the sons, but fears
they will not give the discount sought. (NB. The Museum
holds three pianos made by John Broadwood & Sons - H4011,
H4750 and H5807.)
94/143/1-14/10
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, c. August 1812.
2
Letter cut in half. Describes trying unsuccessfully to obtain
the copperplates from Mr Litchfield. Mentions some
unsuccessful wine business. Compliments William on way he
played the second cello at Madame Gerbini's concert.
94/143/1-14/11
Letter of encouragement to William advising him not to sink
into lethargy.
2
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94/143/1-14/12
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 3 September
1812.
2
Describes bad times suffered by him and Margaret. Assures
William that he will try to find an opportunity of presenting
the snuff box to the `Chief' - perhaps at the Duke of
Cumberland's at Kew. Discusses sale of Gillwell house
contents and the effects they managed to buy back.
94/143/1-14/13
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 29 April 1813.
2
Mention of some business hopes of William which did not come
to fruition; of `la Signorina' (Miss Sophia Johnstone), who is a
faithful friend, inviting Margaret, George and him to her
home.
94/143/1-14/14
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 28 June 1813.
2
Verbatim note from Madame de Staël addressed to Viotti after
he called on her. Note from Matilda, in English, describing a
select little société Madame de Staël has at home and to which
she will invite Margaret Chinnery. Part of letter missing.
94/143/1-14/15
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti and Margaret and
George Chinnery, 9 December 1813.
2
Description of servant problems, illustrated by a few bars of
music. Note from George, in English, mentioning his
translation work. Note from Margaret, in English, mentioning
a book whose author, Miss Porter, she knows.
94/143/1-14/16
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 27 January 1814.
2
Description of an evening of music at the home of Mr Curtis,
son of Sir William. Viotti impressed with the standard of
music. Mention of Count St Antonio taking Miss Johnstone,
Margaret, George and him to Warner's Hotel afterwards. `La
Signorina' (Miss Johnstone) very upset after her calamity
[death of her brother]. Mention of a good friend of William's,
H__, who asked Viotti to accompany him to Broadwood's to
choose a good pianoforte for his fiancee.
94/143/1-14/17
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 24 February
1814.
Mentions a friend, Mr Peterson, who has rented a room in the
city especially to store all his letters. Thinks they should do
the same. Advises William not to neglect the coffee and sugar
side of his business: every sou counts. Expresses his anger
with Crosdill who has not bothered to call on them since he
returned from the country. Regrets that William let him have
the cello. Viotti is sure he will not keep his promise of leaving
it to either William or George in his will.
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94/143/1-14/18
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, c. February 1814.
2
Asks if William remembers the handsome dandy Mr Peterson.
Reports that the latter requested Viotti to help him `scratch on
the fiddle', but Viotti unwilling. Also wanted Viotti to get him
a subscription to the Philharmonic (Viotti a Director). Viotti
reports his intention of quitting his directorship the following
year.
94/143/1-14/19
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 31 March 1814.
2
Advises William to move from Gothenburg to Holland.
Mentions some claims for money by Margaret's sisters.
94/143/1-14/20
2
Monarchy restored to France. Hopes for George's talents to be
recognised. Considers George a worthy person to go to France
with the English Ambassador (as Secretary of Embassy).
94/143/1-14/21
2
Reports that George has departed England as bursar in the
retinue of Louis XVIII, on his triumphant return to France.
Predicts that this will aid George's career. Exhorts William to
leave Sweden and come closer to the centre of business.
George has in mind a business at Ostend.
94/143/1-14/22
2
Written to William in Calais. Discusses George's diplomatic
career.
94/143/1-14/23
1814.
2
Discusses Margaret's health; food that William has sent.
News of Cherubini who will send some of Viotti's music.
Advises William to address his box to M. de Rayneval, First
Secretary at the French Embassy.
94/143/1-14/24
1814.
2
Rages against the threats of the sons of Goldsmid who say they
will take William to court if he persists in naming their father
as the cause of his downfall.
94/143/1-14/25
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 16 July 1815.
Mention of a business opportunity lost. It had to do with 'Betz'
[violinmaker Betts] and Stradivarius violins. But
unfortunately he is no longer playing those astonishing Àirs
con variazioni', so they will have to wait for another
opportunity to present itself.
2
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94/143/1-14/26
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 28 July 1815.
2
Discussion of possible holiday venues. Hopes for news of
George in Lisbon from a ship just arrived at Falmouth from
Portugal.
94/143/1-14/27
[1816].
2
Acknowledges receipt of Viotti's old baton which Cole passed
on to them via William. Mention of a wine deal with a M. le
Veux; English Government administrative changes. Note from
Matilda, in English, who reports that Viotti has lost the
possibility of marriage. Names Mr Freeling, Mr William
Spencer.
94/143/1-14/28
1816.
2
Describes all the paraphernalia Dr Lockley has introduced into
the house to treat Margaret's fever.
94/143/1-14/29
1816.
2
First part from Matilda, in English. Reports George's entering
the Minutes Department at Treasury. Second part from Viotti
in French. Mentions that Mr and Mrs Copland asked after
William; no more news regarding the bank draft for the wine.
Considers it only a small loss for M. le Veux.
94/143/1-14/30
2
Mentions friend H__ with whom he discusses George's
prospects of advancement. Urges William to move from Calais.
Suggests Bordeaux from where he could export wine. Note in
English from Margaret describing events in parliament.
Canning has written to George.
94/143/1-14/31
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, [postmarked 22
March 1816].
Reports setback in business, owing to the bankruptcy of John
Spencer who owed them money. Description of a surprise
party given to Naldi by his wife, which the Chinnerys helped to
organise. A French comic play was performed followed by a
short Italian opera, both of which were written especially for
the occasion. There was an orchestra made up of Vaccari,
Spagnoletti, Sor and Crouch. Short note from Margaret in
which she mentions visitors Miss Porter, Mrs Popkins, Mrs
Lacey [Lacy]. A few words of thanks from Naldi at end, in
Italian.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-14/32
2
Arrangements for reimbursing the small sum M. le Veux lost.
Further discussions of business matters.
94/143/1-14/33
2
Reports that all the Chinnery household is invited to H__'s at
Cadogan Place that evening. Mentions some bad debts, in the
hands of lawyer H. Dance; discussion of same matter over
dinner with Charles.
94/143/1-14/34
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Paris, France, 21
November 1819.
2
From Paris. Thanks William for accompanying the ladies [as
far as Calais]. He expresses extreme anguish at the plight of
his poor 'Amica' [Margaret Chinnery]. His brother and M. de
Lausac send greetings. Sends his regards to Cary.
94/143/1-14/35
October [1820].
2
From Paris. Discuses Smith's debt to him. George going to
London with his `patron' (Canning). Worries about Margaret
being able to get the Châtillon house in order without his
(Viotti's) help before leaving for London.
94/143/1-14/36
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, paris, France, 25
November 1820.
2
From Paris. Letterhead Àcademie Royale de Musique'. Half
letter missing. Expresses loneliness after William's departure.
94/143/1-14/37
June 1821.
2
From Paris, written in Viotti's hand `from the Conservatorium
at the time of the students' examination'. Reports that both he
and Margaret are in a state of perpetual anxiety over the
sudden changes that keep happening in their financial
arrangements. Requests that William keep them better
informed.
94/143/1-14/38
July 1821.
From Paris. Disappointed that he has received nothing from
M. de [Reizet?] with the piano, as he was counting on this
money to pay for the madeira which William sent. Margaret
intends to dine in town the following day with Mrs Popkins
and afterwards accompany her to hear Otello.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-14/39
1821.
2
Reassures William regarding financial investments. Mentions
Agasse. Mentions M. de la R again. Cannot accept a cask of
wine. Rey requests more green tea (not black).
94/143/1-14/40
2
Reports that they have just received a long letter from George
sent from Southampton; Margaret is convalescing only very
slowly. Dr Holland called in.
94/143/1-14/41
2
Viotti reports seeking a second opinion for Margaret's illness.
Considers Sir H. Halford's advice as useless as Dr Holland's.
94/143/1-14/42
2
Writing on behalf of Margaret, Viotti asks William for financial
help in interest payments owing for the last quarter. Viotti
also in financial straits, as Smith owes him money. Mentions
a court case he won, but there has been an appeal. Expresses
determination to try to retrieve the 6 000 francs.
94/143/1-14/43
2
Margaret's health improving. Has received friendly letter from
Cary. Most of letter in Italian.
94/143/1-14/44
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Châtillon,
France, 7 December 1822.
2
From Châtillon. Expresses pleasure that his dear friends are
together ( in Paris). His health is improving. Describes
arrangements for sending household items and food (listed in
detail) to them in Paris.
94/143/1-14/45
January 1823.
2
From Paris. Discusses prices at the Stock Exchange. They
intend buying bonds at end of current month, so need money
from M. de la R[oque] immediately
94/143/1-14/46
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery and G.B.
Viotti, Paris, France, 30 January 1823.
From Paris. First part from Margaret in English.
Acknowledges receipt of the draft from M. de la R_. Expresses
her frustration with different financial matters. Second part
from Viotti, in French. Continues discussion of same financial
matters.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-14/47
February 1823.
2
From Paris. No truth in the rumoured English government
administrative changes, according to George's letter of the
previous day. Expresses anxiety about bond prices pending
announcement of peace or war.
94/143/1-14/48
February 1823.
2
From Paris. Announces death of 20 year old Lord Caulfield,
son of Lord Charlemont while en route from London to Paris.
Reports that everyone is waiting for the King of England's
speech.
94/143/1-14/49
February 1823.
2
From Paris. Discusses plans for their move to Châtillon. Says
they have been in Paris for 3 months. Expresses anxiety about
managing the move to Châtillon without help. Reproaches
William. Suggests William come at end of month to help.
94/143/1-14/50
February 1823.
2
From Paris. Reports that Margaret's health is improving and
her toothache is better. No news from George. Will try to sell
Margaret's shawl.
94/143/1-14/51
February 1823.
2
From Paris. Reassures William that people in Paris are
optimistic about the future. Margaret's health slowly
improving.
94/143/1-14/52
February 1823.
2
From Paris. Discusses money needed for investments. News
from George who is working very hard.
94/143/1-14/53
February 1823.
From Paris. Reports in Galignani's newspaper predict peace.
Good news for William's business. Mentions repair work
needed on the carriage before it is fit to travel. Intends
sending Cary two new concertos, and to speak to him about his
(Viotti's) debt. Requests that William not mention his debt
problems to Margaret.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-14/54
March 1823.
2
From Paris. Discusses his agreement with William to keep
certain financial matters secret from Margaret.
94/143/1-14/55
March 1823.
2
From Paris. Mentions visit of Mrs Popkins who gave a grand
party last Friday; improvement of Margaret's toothache; visit
to Stock Exchange.
94/143/1-14/56
March 1823.
2
From Paris. Contradictory reports about English
parliamentary affairs. Opines that it might be a good time for
William to sell some merchandise.
94/143/1-14/57
March 1823.
2
From Paris. Exhorts William not to be so
pessimistic about
the consequences of the [Franco-Spanish] war. Business not
adversely affected. Discusses future sale of the Châtillon
property. Note from Margaret, in English, estimating the sum
she hopes the Châtillon property will fetch.
94/143/1-14/58
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Châtillon, France
9 August 1823.
2
From Châtillon. Reproaches William for upsetting Margaret
by his last letter in which he gives vent to his regret at having
embarked on a commercial career against his will. Attempts to
cheer him and encourage him. First part of letter from
Margaret missing.
94/143/1-14/59
France, 18 August 1823.
2
From Châtillon. First part from Margaret, in English,
discusses Madame de Rayneval's debt to her. Mentions a
letter from George, who writes of the Flints' coming visit to
Paris. Second part from Viotti, in French, who begs Chinnery
not to speak in metaphors, but to give them the hard facts
about his business. Worries that there might be huge losses.
94/143/1-14/60
September 1823.
From Paris. Discusses bond prices. Believes them to be
dropping, so he'll wait before buying. Asks William to send the
`means' to get money from Mr D.L.R. in case he decides to buy.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-14/61
France, 2 October 1823.
2
From Châtillon. First page from Margaret, in English,
lamenting William's financial ruin. Expresses sympathy at
William's being duped by C_. Hopes no blame will fall on
William for the theft that C_ committed. Rest of letter from
Viotti, in French. Begs William to give them all the facts.
Wonders about M. de la Roque's opinion of William. Inveighs
against C_. Discusses Agasse's actions in helping William and
friend S_'s support for William. Warns William to be on his
guard against C_ who had asked L_ to leave it to him to
manage the business during liquidation. Advises that a case of
tea has arrived in England but no coffee or eau de vie. Awaits
George's letter impatiently. If he is forced to leave in a hurry,
Margaret will depart Châtillon immediately.
94/143/1-14/62
France, 27 October 1823.
2
From Châtillon. Discusses a scheme Viotti has worked out for
lessening their losses. In one postscript he reproaches William
for not sparing Margaret's feeling in his despairing letters.
94/143/1-14/63
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, London,
England, 14 November 1823.
2
From London. Severely reproaches William for taking an
action with regard to Cailleux which might cost Viotti 3 000
francs. Offended by a remark of M. de [Sorconnes] who said he
(Viotti) could live in London instead of Paris. Viotti was
depending on the 3 000 francs - which were paid by the
Administration for appointments, and which was not a pension
- to live on.
94/143/1-14/64
Letter, to William Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, London,
England, 17 November 1823.
From London. Describes Margaret's hard work to try to get
themselves out of their troubles. His own health is not good.
2
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94/143/1-15
Creators:
Series Title:
Letter received from L. Berger
Date Range:
c. May 1813
Letter handwritten in ink
Description:
Letter, to William Chinnery from L.Berger, England, c. May 1813
Letter seems to be written in England and addressed to William
Chinnery. Mentions meeting William's wife and son. Says that
Viotti reported that William remembered him. Criticises the
English for not loving music. Says that one of the rules of the
[Philharmonic] Society is to forbid the playing of solos, duets and
concertos, but that `concertantes' are permitted.
Cites a particular instance when Clementi suggested Berger's
playing a Fantaisie by Beethoven at a concert, but Cramer was
strenuously opposed to it, for reasons which Berger finds absurd.
First page of letter appears to be missing. In French.
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94/143/1-16
Creators:
Series Title:
Verse
Date Range:
c. 1812
Handwritten documents in ink
Description:
Verse (2 items), William Chinnery, c1812.
Draft of a poem, apparently by William Chinnery, remembering the
woman at home and regretting England, [c1812] and a poem by
Coleridge, copied out by William Chinnery?, [n.d.].
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Verse
Item Number
Item Title
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94/143/1-16/1
Poem, 'We may roam thro' this world', William Chinnery,
c1812.
2
Draft of a poem, apparently by William Chinnery,
remembering the woman at home and regretting England,
[c1812].
94/143/1-16/2
Poem, 'The song of the gifted' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge,
copied out by William Chinnery, n.d.
2
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94/143/1-17
Creators:
Series Title:
Letters received from Margaret Chinnery
Date Range:
1812-1824
Description:
Letters (57), received by William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery,
1812-1824.
The early letters describe matters pertaining to William's dismissal
from the Treasury and arrangements for his future. They go on to
describe in detail Margaret's, George's and Viotti's private and
public lives and contain a great deal of commentary on public affairs.
The topics covered in these letters include details of the food on their
table, medical practices, financial affairs, grand social parties,
royalty and music.
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94/143/1-17/1
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, c March
1812
2
Letter of encouragement to William written about the time of
his dismissal from the Treasury.
94/143/1-17/2
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, George
Chinnery and G.B. Viotti, 6 April 1812
2
Written just after death of Caroline. Note from George
describing their grief and giving details of Caroline's autopsy.
Note from Viotti, in French, urging William to support
Margaret. Says Guglielmo's [William Spencer] grief is terrible.
94/143/1-17/3
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, G.B.
Viotti and George Chinnery, 10 April 1812
2
Speaks of the death of Caroline. Note from Viotti, in French,
describing his and George's efforts to comfort Margaret. Final
lines from George echoing the above sentiments.
94/143/1-17/4
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, c
January 1813
2
Describes the lots Gillwell has been divided into for sale, and
reports that Viotti's brother in Paris, who was a `Grenadier
des Gardes de Paris' has just been awarded the Legion of
Honour. Unfinished, unsigned, top half of page missing.
94/143/1-17/5
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 5
August 1812
Acknowledges receipt of William's 31-page letter of 17 July
1812. Describes different attitudes of friends towards them;
contents of a despatch to William, including the catalogues.
Describes the demand for the copperplates from Gillwell; the
disposal of certain household items. Mentions a letter to
Madame de Genlis; George's social engagements. Describes
the same party that Viotti did in his letter to William Chinnery
of the same date. Describes Margaret's enquiries re
employment for William.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-17/6
December 1812
2
Description of an unexpected visit of H.R.H. The Duke of
Cumberland on Christmas Day; visit of Mr Trumpf; Christmas
activities. Mention of Mr Rowles, Mr Pitt, the Grenfell family.
The leaf that follows the end of the letter of 28 December 1812
(part of which is missing) appears to be either a postscript or a
separate letter. Dated 31 December [1812], it laments the
death of Caroline Chinnery.
94/143/1-17/7
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, c
February 1813
2
Admonishing letter, in which Margaret disabuses William of
his illusions about getting employment with the government
again. Expresses disbelief that William's debt to the public
amounts to £80,000 and urges him to take some positive action
to clear his name while he still has the leisure to do so.
Mentions that the sale of Gillwell is proceeding. First page of
letter missing.
94/143/1-17/8
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery and
George Chinnery, 25 February 1813
2
Continues in the same vein as previous letter about the need to
help oneself. Contains criticism of Wadeson. Brief postscript
from Viotti, in French, wishing William `bon voyage', as he is
leaving Gothenburg for a few weeks. Few lines from George
who is changing departments in the Treasury.
94/143/1-17/9
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 6 March
1813
2
Mention's Viotti's dinner at Mr Smyth's and lists the guests.
Mentions a house at Portman Square which she likes.
Mentions Philharmonic Society; George's dining with the Dean
of Christ Church College, Oxford.
94/143/1-17/10
George Chinnery, 5 May 1813
2
Includes copy of a House of Commons statement of William's
debt to the public, dated July 1812. Mention of William
Spencer, Lord Byron, George's social engagements. Includes
copy of letter from the Dean of Christ Church College,
recommending George to Lord Liverpool, in George's hand.
94/143/1-17/11
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 18 July
1813
Detailed description of a dinner Margaret gave for Peterson,
followed by music. Describes a visit to the artist Lawrence to
view his progress on Caroline's portrait. Mentions George's
social engagements; promise of Madame de Staël to call on
Margaret. Mourns death of Caroline.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-17/12
August 1813
2
Describes in detail the unexpected visit of H.R.H. The Duke of
Cambridge, brother of the Regent, and his conversation with
Margaret. Complains of the bother involved in moving house.
Reports on a French defeat on 30th which she supposes will
please the English government, and William.
94/143/1-17/13
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, Fulham,
London, England, 18 August 1813
2
Describes their new cottage in Fulham, rented for summer.
94/143/1-17/14
August 1813
2
Detailed description of Madame de Staël who arrived
unannounced with William Spencer; also of a dinner at Miss
Johnstone's at which the Count St Antonio was present.
94/143/1-17/15
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 11-13
September 1813
2
Mentions arrival of a drawing of Gillwell which she had
commissioned; Spencer and Viotti going to spend night at Mme
de Staël's. Describes a visit of Count St Antonio; impending
dinner for Mme de Staël and her daughter who are coming
from Richmond. Unfinished.
94/143/1-17/16
October 1813
2
Page one of letter missing. Describes search for a house to
rent in London. Charles Street house too small for Viotti to
have his quartet or grand piano. Describes her lonely life as
being like that of an unmarried woman's. Mentions possibility
of a job for William exporting French brandy. Unfinished.
94/143/1-17/17
November 1813
2
Reports defeat of Napoleon near Leipzig and describes the
effect on the English public. Mention of the Regent opening
Parliament. Mentions their move from Fulham to London; of
Matilda's journal. (See 94/143/1-27 Matilda Chinnery,
Journal, [1814]).
94/143/1-17/18
December 1813
Describes servant problems; success of the costumes which
entertained their guests. Unfinished. (See letter from Viotti
to William Chinnery, same date, 94/143/1-14/15).
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-17/19
February 1815 (incomplete)
2
Reports that George has been given leave from Treasury (to go
to Lisbon to join Mr Canning). Mentions Viotti and the
Philharmonic. The first four pages of this letter are in the
British Library, Add. 64082.
94/143/1-17/20
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 7-9
March 1815
2
Advises William against accepting the St Antonios' invitation
in Paris. Advises him to clear his name before re-entering
society. Mentions her stay of several days with William
Spencer at Petersham and lists other guests: Naldi, the Baron,
the Count, Cherubini.
94/143/1-17/21
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, c 1815,
[during the Cent Jours]
2
Worries about the "wretched state of things". Most of letter
missing.
94/143/1-17/22
March 1815
2
Worries about William's and George's well-being in an unsafe
Europe.
94/143/1-17/23
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery,
Petersham, England, 13 April 1815
2
Mentions a dinner at Petersham to which are invited Pfeffel,
Jenison, Naldi and Cherubini.
94/143/1-17/24
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 14 May
1815
2
Describes a musical evening she gave and lists guests. Still
worried about communications between England and France
being broken. Reports that Mrs Spencer is dangerously ill.
94/143/1-17/25
1816
Reproaches William for having an idle mind. Describes a
musical evening she gave, who performed, and lists the guests.
Mentions William Spencer's debts; the expected arrival of Mrs
J Chinnery (Matilda's mother).
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-17/26
1816
2
Advises William to send no more food parcels in summer.
Reports death of Sheridan. Mentions an important party the
Regent is giving on 12th.
94/143/1-17/27
November 1816
2
Describes her stay with the Countess de St. Antonio at Villa
Rosa, the former home of Lord Melville. Notes that Mrs J
Chinnery dined with them. Note from the Countess at end.
94/143/1-17/28
Letter [fragment only], to William Chinnery from Margaret
Chinnery, 20 February 1817
2
Torn strip of a letter in which Margaret notes that Crosdill is
delighted with Viotti's new duets.
94/143/1-17/29
March 1817
2
Reports that she has bought the house at 17 Montagu Street,
Portman Square. Mentions a grand soiree at Lady Flint's.
Letter torn in half (top half missing).
94/143/1-17/30
1817
2
Reports that they won't be able to move into new house until
summer; George will go to Oxford for a few days. Expresses
her hurt at not being informed of her relative Mrs D
Crawfurd's marriage.
94/143/1-17/31
1817
2
Discusses the Catholic debate in House of Commons.
Mentions Peel, Pitt and Canning.
94/143/1-17/32
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 2 June
1817
Mentions Mrs J Chinnery's desire to return to India with her
daughters. Describes a soiree at Lady Salisbury's to which
George was invited and where he met the Regent. Continues
her discussion of the Catholic question.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-17/33
1818
2
Describes in detail a party she gave for 80, including the
music. A concert given by the Demoiselles Delihu kept many
guests away. Also describes a musical evening at Mrs Curtis's.
Intends giving a grand dinner for the foreigners. Lists her
guests and describes how she cuts costs. Invited Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge to dinner on 26th, discusses health of
various members of the royal family.
94/143/1-17/34
George Chinnery, 11 June 1818
2
Describes George and Viotti's evening at the ball at Almack's,
at which the Duke of Cambridge introduces his new bride to
London society. Viotti dined at Cambridge House. Reports
that the English army is coming home. Note from George,
cross-written in red ink, concerning business matters. A
second dinner invitation for Viotti at Cambridge House. Last
page missing.
94/143/1-17/35
2
Describes a very grand party to which she and George were
invited at the Duchess of San Carlos's. Viotti again invited to
play with the Duke of Cambridge and to dine with him.
George invited after dinner. Note from George, cross-written
in red ink.
94/143/1-17/36
2
Writes in a depressed frame of mind. Describes Viotti's loss of
interest in music. Note from George, cross-written in red ink,
advising the purchase of a carriage for his mother for her visit
to William in France.
94/143/1-17/37
2
Describes in detail a dinner she gave for the Duke [of
Cambridge], who participated in the concert afterwards. Note
from George, cross-written in red ink, concerning a newspaper
subscription for his father. Last page appears to be missing.
94/143/1-17/38
January 1819
Discusses political events in France.
2
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94/143/1-17/39
George Chinnery, 4 January 1819
2
Mentions Viotti's visit to Sir George and Lady Shee. Further
discussion of French politics. Expresses sadness at the
prospect of Matilda's departing for India. Note from George,
cross-written in faded red ink.
94/143/1-17/40
January 1819
2
Describes in detail a party she gave in honour of the season.
Lists all guests, musicians. Discusses changes in English
ministry. Announces a few bankruptcies. Mentions return of
General Desfourneaux.
94/143/1-17/41
2
Describes dinner she gave. Lists guests. Assures William she
is doing this for his and George's sake and keeps her expenses
to a minimum. Note from George, cross-written in faded red
ink.
94/143/1-17/42
2
Describes an outing with the General, who has shown them
kindness. Discusses events in House of Commons. Note from
George, cross-written in faded red ink.
94/143/1-17/43
January 1819
2
Describes her financial straits; social engagements of George;
letters she has received, including an angry one from Matilda's
mother.
94/143/1-17/44
January 1819
2
News of Lord Erskine's illness from William Spencer who was
present at the Duke of York's dinner when he was taken ill.
Long description of the King. Mentions [Samuel] Rogers,
Sotheby, Grenfell.
94/143/1-17/45
February 1819
Long description of events leading up to the Treasury's
decision to pay compensation to the General Desfourneaux.
2
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94/143/1-17/46
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 1 April
1819
2
Describes a recent party she gave to which very few were able
to come. Mentions Mr Curtis' visit after the Philharmonic; Dr
Scott's famous acid baths. Note from George about business
matters. (Dr Helenus Scott (1760-1821), grandfather of early
Australian feminist Rose Scott, was a proponent of
nitromuriatic acid baths for various medical conditions.)
94/143/1-17/47
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 19 April
1819
2
Expresses pleasure at William's improvement in business.
Lists social engagements.
94/143/1-17/48
February 1820
2
Announces death of King. Reports rumours of difficulties
regarding coronation of Queen. Opines that they will not
personally benefit from any act of grace.
94/143/1-17/49
September 1820
2
Describes Caroline Naldi's opera debut in Paris.
94/143/1-17/50
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery,
Chatillon, France, 9 October 1820
2
Describes meeting George at the Opera Buffa in Paris; a visit
from Mr and Mrs Canning and their family. André, Viotti's
brother, was also present. Describes her impression of George
Canning.
94/143/1-17/51
February 1821
2
Includes verses, copied by Margaret from the John Bull
newspaper, by Mr Tierney and the Right Honourable Lord
Erskine. Describes a boisterous debate in the House of
Commons. Discusses Viotti's affair with Mr Smith who owes
him money.
94/143/1-17/52
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery and G.B.
Viotti, Chatillon, France, c September 1823
2
Is distraught at the news of William's business disaster. Note
from Viotti, in French, from M. de S -'s office where he found
the scoundrel C - to whom he vented his anger.
94/143/1-17/53
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, c March
1824
Last page of a letter describing the last days of Viotti.
2
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94/143/1-17/54
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, 4 March
1824
2
Announces death of Viotti on 3 March 1824.
94/143/1-17/55
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, [17 May
1813]
2
Describes the wonderful success of a concert Viotti gave
[Philharmonic Society concert].
94/143/1-17/56
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, c. June
1819
2
Scrap of letter containing Margaret's signature. Describes a
party she gave for 25-30 people; music which followed.
94/143/1-17/57
Letter, to William Chinnery from Margaret Chinnery, [c. April
1819]
Scrap of letter from Margaret on one side, unsigned; from
Viotti on other side, in French, containing praise of William by
a friend. Signed.
2
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94/143/1-18
Creators:
Series Title:
Date Range:
1812, 1822-1825
Description:
Letters (10) received by William Chinnery from George Chinnery,
London/Madrid, 1812, 1822-1825.
One unfinished unsigned letter, 1812, describes the government
enquiry into William Chinnery's accounts. From 1822 the letters
describe George Chinnery's job at the Treasury, political events in
Europe, English parliamentary business, his father's wine business,
and art and literature. In 1823 the letters are written during
George's time at the Foreign Office. The last letter, dated 12 April
1825, is sent from Madrid. The letters complement those sent by his
mother, Margaret Chinnery, to his father, William Chinnery, during
the same period.
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94/143/1-18/1
Letter, to William Chinnery from George Chinnery, c. August
1812.
2
Relates what occasioned the government enquiry into
William's accounts. Gives an account of his reception in
society for the first time since their calamity. Letter found in
Margaret's diary; torn in half. Is employed in the 6th Division
of Treasury - intellectually stultifying.
94/143/1-18/2
Letter, to William Chinnery from George Chinnery, 13
January 1822.
2
From the Treasury. Mentions keeping an eye on political
events in Northern and Southern Europe. Worries about his
future job prospects.
94/143/1-18/3
Letter, to William Chinnery from George Chinnery, 20 May
1822.
2
Describes a morning at his job at Treasury. Mentions coming
departure of his mother for France. Lists people Viotti will
write to concerning business.
94/143/1-18/4
Letter, to William Chinnery from George Chinnery, 9 January
1823.
2
Discussion about the imminence of war in Europe. Mentions
parliamentary business. Announces marriage of Matilda, that
took place in India. Approves of her husband, Captain
Hodgson.
94/143/1-18/5
Letter, to William Chinnery from George Chinnery, London,
England, 15 January 1823.
2
Discusses world affairs; father's business. Mentions art prints,
a book by O'Meara, a miniature of Walter for his mother.
94/143/1-18/6
Mentions a printed paper concerning the vessels used by his
father for his export business (ships' schedules?). Mentions
books despatched from France, his father's champagne
business, administrative changes in English government.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-18/7
2
Gives William the name of a champagne merchant, J.W. Moet,
at Epernay. Speculates on others' opinion of him in the
Treasury.
94/143/1-18/8
2
Discussion with father about England's role in the event of war
between France and Spain. Gives business details.
94/143/1-18/9
Letter, to William Chinnery from George Chinnery, 2
December [1823].
2
From the Foreign Office. Reports that Margaret is moving
from Montagu Street to 5 Upper Berkeley Street. Discusses
his departure for Madrid and his needs. (Date on outside of
letter wrong.)
94/143/1-18/10
Letter, to William Chinnery from George Chinnery, Madrid,
From Madrid. Discusses mail arrangements. Announces
death of Tupper.
2
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SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-19
Creators:
Chinnery, Caroline
Series Title:
`Souvenirs'
Date Range:
n.d.
Orange paperbound book with handwritten entries
Description:
Commonplace book, 'Souvenirs', Caroline Chinnery, England, n.d.
Small handwritten notebook containing a collection of historical
trivia, mostly of First Century A.D., and many concerning the
Emperor of Constantinople. Arranged alphabetically. In French.
Bears Caroline Chinnery's name on cover.
Arrangement:
Alphabetical
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94/143/1-20
Creators:
Chinnery, Caroline
Series Title:
Date Range:
1807-1811
Description:
Letters and verses (42) received by Caroline Chinnery from William
Spencer, 1807-1811.
Verses, usually witty, sent to Caroline and sometimes accompanied
by an affectionate note.
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94/143/1-20/1
Poem, `To a fair snuff stealer', William Spencer, 23 August
1807
2
94/143/1-20/2
Poem, 'Trop tard...', William Spencer, c.23 August 1807.
2
Spencer's reply, in French, mentioned on reverse of previous
poem.
94/143/1-20/3
Poem, `Love and Sam. A Dialogue', William Spencer, c. 24
August [1807].
2
Poem in English, translated into French. See Ànswer to Mr
Spencer's verses entitled "Love and Sam"', August 24 1807 in
94/143/1 - 31/2.
94/143/1-20/4
Poem, `Black Jealousy in darkest hues arrayed', William
Spencer, c. 24 August [1807].
2
Ànswer to my answer' is written on reverse side in Caroline's
hand.
94/143/1-20/5
Poem, `Moravians their minstrelsy bring', William Spencer, 13
September 1807.
2
Poem about the pain of departure.
94/143/1-20/6
Poem, `Dear friend if Fate would oft bestow', William Spencer,
21 December 1807
2
94/143/1-20/7
Poem, `There is a Virgin of terrestrial birth', William Spencer,
16 April 1808
2
94/143/1-20/8
Poem, `Je vous les donne, Herr Trumppff, vos neveux
végétaux', William Spencer, 13 June 1808.
2
Poem given to Caroline. In French. (See same poem copied
out by Caroline, together with others at 94/143/1 - 21/5.)
94/143/1-20/9
Note, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer, 2 August
1808.
2
Brief note followed by a poem alluding to Caroline's poem
"Hope"'.
94/143/1-20/10
Poem, Ànswer to Caroline's "Hope"', William Spencer, c.
August 1808.
2
Poem about lessening pain of parting.
94/143/1-20/11
Poem, `Thanks to Caroline for her Verses and her Flower on
my Birthday', William Spencer, 9 January 1809
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-20/12
Note, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer, 11 February
1809.
2
Note from Spencer praising her poetry-writing skills, followed
by a poem in French.
94/143/1-20/13
Poem, `Your fancy with your kindness join'd', William Spencer,
12 March 1809.
2
Poem by Spencer addressed to `La plus chere, mais la plus
flatteuse des Nieces, Caroline'. (See same poem at 94/143/1 21/11.)
94/143/1-20/14
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer, Chiswick,
England, 19 February 1810.
2
Thanking Caroline for what she sent him. Alludes to verses by
`Chin' (William Chinnery), `his punster brother'. Contains
verses in French and English.
94/143/1-20/15
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer, Chiswick,
England, 21 February [1810].
2
Contains verses in French and Latin.
94/143/1-20/16
Note to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer, Chiswick,
England, 14 September 1810.
2
With verses in French and English.
94/143/1-20/17
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer, 12
November 1810.
2
With verses in Latin and English.
94/143/1-20/18
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer,
Hollycombe, England, 19 January 1811.
2
Containing verse.
94/143/1-20/19
Note, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer, [n.d.].
2
Addressed to `L'Aimable Rêveuse Caroline', correcting some of
her verse, followed by more verse.
94/143/1-20/20
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer, [n.d.].
2
Commenting on Caroline's excellent verse, followed by
Spencer's Ànswer to a Lady's Verses on "Tomorrow"'. (See
Caroline's poem Òn Tomorrow' in 94/143/1 - 21/14.)
94/143/1-20/21
Informing Caroline that (Thomas) Moore has asked him to
Ìtalianise' some of his (Moore's) verse. In Italian.
2
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-20/22
2
Addressed to `Mon Unique Nièce'. Note in French, followed by
poem À deux amies' in French.
94/143/1-20/23
2
Followed by verse in English and French.
94/143/1-20/24
2
In Italian, with verse in English and Italian. Announces
arrival of `George (Chinnery) and his Greek'.
94/143/1-20/25
Poem, `To Caroline Chinnery', by William Spencer, [n.d.].
2
Followed by a few lines of verse from George Chinnery.
94/143/1-20/26
2
Thanking Caroline for her verses, followed by a poem in Latin.
94/143/1-20/27
In Italian, followed by a verse
94/143/1-20/28
2
in Italian.
2
In French, stating that he was engrossed in deciphering a
difficult Greek passage when her letter arrived. Contains
verse in French.
94/143/1-20/29
Poem, `The letter of my lovely Banker', William Spencer, [n.d.].
2
Verse followed by a note.
94/143/1-20/30
Poem, `What not one note, sweet Lark for me', William
Spencer, [n.d.].
2
Verse followed by note. (`Sep 12' written on front.)
94/143/1-20/31
Poem, `Sweet girl, no dream's delusive cheer', William
Spencer, [n.d.].
2
Verse followed by note.
94/143/1-20/32
Poem, Ìf now I seem to fly, the case is', William Spencer,
[n.d.].
2
Verses in English and French.
94/143/1-20/33
Poem, `Farewell then to the tuneful Art', William Spencer,
[n.d.].
Verses addressed to Caroline.
2
Item Number
Item Title
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94/143/1-20/34
Poem, `No Courser once used to the hand of the Fair', William
Spencer, [n.d.].
2
Verse followed by letter. Addressed to `L'excellentissima
Cavaliera Carolina'.
94/143/1-20/35
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer,
Wheatfield, England, [n.d.]
2
In which Spencer corrects some of Caroline's verse. Contains
verse in French.
94/143/1-20/36
Note, to Caroline Chinnery from William Spencer, [n.d.]
2
Praising her verses, followed by verses addressed to her.
94/143/1-20/37
2
Re some verses she has sent him. Describes his morning at
the Stamp Office. Contains a poem inspired by his contact
with lawyers.
94/143/1-20/38
2
In Italian.
94/143/1-20/39
Poem, `Your praise, too flatt'ring praise give o'er', William
Spencer, [n.d.].
2
Verses in English and French, mentioning Trumpff her tutor.
94/143/1-20/40
2
Half letter missing. Announces arrival of her note at 3 o'clock.
94/143/1-20/41
Letter, from William Spencer, [c.1810].
2
Letter seems to be to Caroline Chinnery. Thanks her for her
pretty verses. Is glad to hear that Amica (Margaret Chinnery)
is getting better.
94/143/1-20/42
Letter from Samuel Rogers to William Spencer, [c1808].
This was enclosed in the previous letter (94/143/1-20/41).
2
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SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-21
Creators:
Chinnery, Caroline
Series Title:
Poems and verses
Date Range:
1807-1810
Description:
Poems and verses (17), Caroline Chinnery, England, 1807-1810.
Nine poems by Caroline, of which one is in French, two poems are
addressed to her; and six poems are by William Spencer, and copied
out by her.
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Poems and verses
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94/143/1-21/1
Poem, Òctober's fifteenth Eve just tinged the skies', by
Caroline Chinnery, Gillwell House, 16 October 1807
2
94/143/1-21/2
Poem, `The issue of last night's campaign to know', by Caroline
Chinnery, 21 December 1807
2
94/143/1-21/3
Poem, Àlmanach Verses', by William Spencer, 26 December
1807.
2
Copied out by Caroline Chinnery. Seems to be addressed to
Caroline.
94/143/1-21/4
Poem, `The poppy and the bays to join' by William Spencer, 26
December 1807.
2
Addressed to Caroline Chinnery, and copied out by her.
94/143/1-21/5
Poem, `Je vous donne Herr Trumppff, vos neveux végétaux', by
William Spencer, Gillwell House, England, 13 June 1808.
2
In French, followed by two more poems by Spencer addressed
to Caroline Chinnery (one in French, one in English). Copied
out by Caroline. (See same poem at 94/143/1-20/8.)
94/143/1-21/6
Poem, `Youth feels the true poetic gleam', by William Spencer,
Gillwell House, England, 29 June 1808.
2
Addressed to Caroline Chinnery (`To a Young Poetess') and
copied out by her.
94/143/1-21/7
Poem, `To Hope', on the pain of separation from a loved one, by
Caroline Chinnery, c August 1808
2
94/143/1-21/8
Poem, `To Papa after reading his verses', by Caroline
Chinnery, 20 December 1808, but copied out by (Matilda
Chinnery?).
2
94/143/1-21/9
Poem, `My Mother!...By that lovely name', by Caroline
Chinnery, Gillwell House, England, 2 January 1809.
2
Written to beg forgiveness for not having wished her mother a
happy birthday.
94/143/1-21/10
Draft of a poem, by Caroline Chinnery, Gillwell House,
On the occasion of William Spencer's birthday.
2
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94/143/1-21/11
Poem, `While others praise your face divinely fair', 15 January
1809.
2
Poem sent to Caroline Chinnery by [Lady] Susan [Dunmore].
94/143/1-21/12
Poem, `Your fancy with your kindness joined', by William
Spencer, Gillwell House, England, 11 March 1809.
2
Copied out by Caroline Chinnery. (See same poem at
94/143/1-20/13.)
94/143/1-21/13
Poem, `For my dear Sister on Our Birthday', from George
Chinnery, 3 September 1809, to Caroline Chinnery on the
occasion of their birthday
2
94/143/1-21/14
Poem, `Tis often by the Scholar and the Wit', by Caroline
Chinnery, Gillwell House, England, 16 October 1810.
2
On the occasion of her mother's birthday.
94/143/1-21/15
Poem, Òn Tomorrow', by Caroline Chinnery, [n.d.].
2
(See William Spencer's answer to this poem at 94/143/1 20/20.)
94/143/1-21/16
Poem, `Ce coeur qui vous aime toujours', by Caroline Chinnery,
[3 March 1807]
2
Paying homage to her father on his birthday. In French.
94/143/1-21/17
Poem, Ìn Duty bound to wake the unfinger'd wire', draft of
poem by Caroline Chinnery, [15 June 1809]
2
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SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-22
Creators:
Chinnery, Caroline
Series Title:
Journal
Date Range:
1809
Handwritten documents in marbled cover
Description:
Journal, Caroline Chinnery, England, 1809.
The journal begins when Caroline is seventeen and a half years old.
She describes her loving family and says she enjoys perfect
happiness except for one serious problem: she is short-sighted.
Expresses her distress that her mother believes it to be pure
affectation on her part and threatens to love her daughter the less
for it. Reports that she stopped singing for one and a half years
because of her embarrassment in front of company, at not being able
to read (ie see) the music. Gives details of specific instances of this:
musical evenings at which `Le Chevalier', Miss Johnstone and
royalty have been present. Mentions a visit of Lord and Lady
Dunmore and daughter Susan. Journal interpersed with historical
quotes of kings and saints.
Journal contains an enclosure, which is a handwritten note from
young Caroline to her mother, pleading with her for forgiveness,
describing her anguish caused by her mother's anger, n.d.
In French.
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94/143/1-23
Creators:
Series Title:
Letter received from William Chinnery
Date Range:
1810
Letter handwritten in ink
Description:
Letter received by Caroline Chinnery from William Chinnery, 18
February 1810.
Handwritten signed letter from William Chinnery to Caroline
Chinnery describing Guglielmo's (William Spencer's) `Jacksonian
Lecture', which was in witty verse containing puns on the five vowels
and the letter `y'.
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94/143/1-24
Creators:
Chinnery, Caroline
Series Title:
Date Range:
1811
Description:
Letters (6) received by Caroline Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 1811.
Five handwritten signed letters written in the early stages of
Caroline's illness, when she was living at Duke Street and the rest of
the family at Gillwell House. Contain affectionate messages of
Caroline and an account of her mother's health.
The last sheet appears to be a description of a stage setting for an
opera.
In French.
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94/143/1-24/1
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 6 April 1811.
2
Written from Gillwell Hall to Caroline, who is ill with
whooping cough, in Duke Street. Sends affectionate greetings
from Margaret and George. In French. Note from George in
English.
94/143/1-24/2
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 9 April 1811.
2
Describes how he misses Caroline. In French.
94/143/1-24/3
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 20 May 1811.
2
Reports an improvement in her mother's illness (she has
kidney stones). In French.
94/143/1-24/4
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, 23 May 1811.
2
Reports that Margaret is able to walk now; that she misses
Caroline. Wonders how long Margaret's stones will go on. He
is expecting Guglielmo and her father. In French.
94/143/1-24/5
Letter, to Caroline Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, postmarked 23
April 1811.
2
Letter from Viotti to Caroline. Mentions a piece of music (`2
[?] Adagio du Trio') which George will bring to her the
following day. In French.
94/143/1-24/6
Description, `Palais de l'Espérance' or Palace of Hope, [n.d.].
This appears to be G.B. Viotti's stage directions for a musical
play to be performed by the Chinnery children. Addressed to
Caroline Chinnery. In French.
2
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SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-25
Creators:
Chinnery, George
Series Title:
Date Range:
1802-1824
Description:
Miscellaneous correspondence (6), George Chinnery, 1802-1824.
Six handwritten signed letters, both written by and addressed to
George Chinnery, including an invitation.
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94/143/1-25/1
Letter, to George Chinnery from Maître Batailliard, 16 October
1802
3
Containing an àir' to be sung by George and Caroline on the
occasion of their mother's birthday. In French.
94/143/1-25/2
Invitation, to William and George Chinnery from the Marques
da Silva, [pre 1812]. In Spanish.
3
94/143/1-25/3
Letter, to George Chinnery? from R.G.?, [c March 1812]
3
Informing him of hearsay about William Chinnery carrying off
all the valuables from Gillwell House in a carriage at night.
94/143/1-25/4
Letter, to George Chinnery from G.B. Viotti, Sittingbourn,
England, 2 June 1822.
3
Announcing that Margaret Chinnery and he have arrived
safely in Sittingbourne, that Margaret is tolerating the long
journey well, even if a little tired from all the activity
preceding their departure. In French. Note from Margaret at
end in English.
94/143/1-25/5
Copy of letter, from George Chinnery to Mrs Sewell, London,
England, 7 March 1823.
3
Expressing gratitude to her for introducing Matilda Chinnery
to Captain Hodgson, and recommending to her a certain Mr
Westmacott, who will shortly be travelling to India as a Cadet.
94/143/1-25/6
Draft of letter, from George Chinnery in Madrid to the
Marquis [Palmella]in Lisbon, 11 March 1824
Requesting his intervention in securing payment of Dom
Lourenço da Lima's debt (£930) to Viotti. Requests that the
money be paid to him (George), as requested by Viotti because
of Viotti's nearness to death. Fears he will get no response
from Lima himself, as two of Viotti's previous letters went
unanswered. Encloses a letter from Viotti to the same effect.
In French. (See letter from George Chinnery to Margaret
Chinnery of 11 August 1823, at 94/143/1-12/19 , and from
Viotti to Lorenzo da Lima of 11 November 1821, at
94/143/1-28/25.)
3
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94/143/1-26
Creators:
Chinnery, George
Series Title:
Miscellaneous papers, mostly of the Oxford period
Date Range:
c. 1808-1810, c. 1820-1823
Description:
Miscellaneous papers (19 items), mostly of the Oxford period,
c.1808-1810, c.1820-1823.
Mostly verse, both original and copies, which seem to have been
written at the time George Chinnery was studying at Christ Church
College, Oxford (1808-1810). Includes a booklet on plants given to
George Chinnery by his sister Caroline.
Also contains three poems by different authors which were
presumably given to George during this period by fellow students.
Verse copied by George from the Whitehall Evening Post and a short
commentary by George on Napoleon's death appear to be of a later
date [c.1820-1823].
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Series Title:
Miscellaneous papers, mostly of the Oxford period
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-26/1
Document, `Les Furies', [c1808].
3
Translation into French of a dialogue by Lessing concerning
Pluto's Furies. On reverse is written `Tiresias, concerning the
transformation of Tiresias into a woman and back into a man',
also in French. Presumably translated by George Chinnery.
Unsigned.
94/143/1-26/2
Document, Àrgument de l'Andréa de Térence', [c1808].
3
Translation into French of text by Terence, presumably by
George Chinnery. Unsigned.
94/143/1-26/3
Poem, ‘The rosy messenger of newborn day’, May 1808.
3
A small booklet of verse, presumably by George Chinnery, with
corrections in George's hand. Unsigned.
94/143/1-26/4
Poem, `Cara Philocteti sedes, custodia, tegmen', August 1809.
3
Verse in Latin, translated from the Greek [?]. In George's
hand. Unsigned..
94/143/1-26/5
Poem, `Whilst grateful Oxford bids her letter'd choir', George
Chinnery, 1810.
3
Encaenia verses by George Chinnery, recited in the Sheldonian
Theatre, Oxford in July 1810, `To the Memory of the Duke of
Portland' on the occasion of the installation of Lord [William
Wyndham] Grenville as Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
Written on reverse, in pencil, is a note by C.H. Flint requesting
a copy of the verse. Signed.
94/143/1-26/6
Document, `Flemin's Observation and Explanation of the 4th
Vial: Anno Domini 1701', copied out by George Chinnery [?],
c1809].
3
Unsigned.
94/143/1-26/7
Poem, `The praises of a rural life', by George Chinnery[?],
[1810], with corrections in pencil in George's hand.
3
Unsigned.
94/143/1-26/8
Poem, Ìmitation from the Lay of the Last Minstrel', [c1810].
3
Verse in Latin. In George Chinnery's hand. Unsigned.
94/143/1-26/9
Poem, `Destruction of Jerusalem', [c1810].
Verse in Latin, in George Chinnery's hand. Unsigned.
3
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Item Title
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94/143/1-26/10
Poem, Òn [Cyder?]', [c1810].
3
Verse in Latin, in George Chinnery's hand, Unsigned.
94/143/1-26/11
Document, `De Finibus', commentary of the First and Second
Book by George Chinnery, [c1810]
3
94/143/1-26/12
Herbal, `The most remarkable medicinal and economical
plants', by Caroline Chinnery, [1808].
3
Booklet listing alphabetically the Latin names of various
plants and their uses by Caroline Chinnery. Presented to her
brother George at Oxford. (See also 94/143/1-6, Caroline's
Horticultural Calendar.)
94/143/1-26/13
Poem, `John the Baptist', George Chinnery, [1809].
3
Long poem filling one exercise book copied out and annotated
by George Chinnery. This was George’s first attempt for the
Newdigate poetry prize in 1809.
94/143/1-26/14
Poem, `[Rolandseck?] by George Chinnery[?], n.d.], with
corrections in George's hand.
3
Unfinished, unsigned.
94/143/1-26/15
Poem, `To a Friend on his Wedding Day', by unnamed author,
probably a friend of George
3
94/143/1-26/16
Poem, Àd Poetam', [n.d.].
3
Long poem by unnamed author, probably a friend of George
Chinnery's at Oxford. Ìmitation of Gray's elegy' written at the
top of poem in George's hand. In Latin.
94/143/1-26/17
Poem, `Lines on the commencement of term', `by W. Boone of
Christ Church' written in George's hand at top of poem, [n.d.]
3
94/143/1-26/18
Poem, Ò snatch me swift from these tumultuous scenes',
[c1820-23].
3
Poem copied out by George Chinnery. Note at top of page in
George's hand indicating the origin of the poem.
94/143/1-26/19
Commentary by George Chinnery on Napoleon's death.
On reverse scraps of verse dated 13 November. [c1821-23]
3
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SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-27
Creators:
Chinnery, Matilda
Series Title:
Journal
Date Range:
1813
Description:
Matilda Chinnery. Journal, 9 March - 7 April 1813.
Written by Matilda Chinnery (who calls Margaret Chinnery
`Mama'), describing dinners given by Margaret Chinnery; attended
by George Chinnery (at Colonel Dillon's, Madame de Stael's, Lady
Westmoreland's, Mrs Popkin's, Lady Lansdowne's, Mr Sheldon's);
and attended by Viotti (at Madame de Stael's, Mrs Smyth's). Gives
the names of callers on the Chinnerys (Comte de Vaudreuil, Mrs
Smyth, Mr Trumpf, Miss Porter, Mr Lockley, Colonel Thornton, Mr
Neal). Describes Viotti's musical engagements; and gives names of
friends desiring subscriptions to Viotti's Philharmonic Concerts and
other musical details. William Spencer is named in all entries.
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94/143/1-28
Creators:
Viotti, Giovanni Battista
Series Title:
Date Range:
c.1792-1821
Description:
Miscellaneous correspondence (25 items), c.1792-1821
25 handwritten signed letters from various friends to Viotti, many
concerning the death of Caroline Chinnery. Two are from fellow
musicians re musical matters. Two are drafts of letters written by
Viotti. Most are in French.
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94/143/1-28/1
Letter, to G.B. Viotti in Paris from Duport, [c1815].
3
Short note informing him that he has not got Viotti's duet in G
minor, but that his own music is in his cello case and he is
sending Viotti the key. Thanks Viotti for the beautiful music
he played the night before last. Possibly written at the time of
Viotti’s 1815 visit to Paris. Addressed to ‘Monsieur Viotti, rue
Montabord. Hotel de Londre. A Paris.’ In French.
94/143/1-28/2
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from Lt Colonel Bloomfield, 4 November
[1811].
3
Short note from Col. Bloomfield [aide-de-camp to the Prince of
Wales], who is commanded by the Prince [Regent] to ask if
Miss Chinnery would bring her music and he (Viotti) his violin
to play at the Pavilion, Brighton. Addressed to ‘Mr Viotti at 46
West Cliff’.
94/143/1-28/3
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from Caroline Chinnery, 31 January
1811.
3
Announcing her intention of setting out from Gillwell House to
join her mother and Viotti (in London) because she is worried
about her mother's health. In French.
94/143/1-28/4
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from Caroline Chinnery, [31 January
1811].
3
Announcing that she will not be leaving until Sunday, but that
she will send the things they asked for immediately. First half
of letter missing. In French.
94/143/1-28/5
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from Lady Susan Dunmore, 28 February
[1812].
3
She express anxiety over Caroline's health. Announces her
intention of arriving in London at Easter. Apologises for not
having written to congratulate Viotti on his winning the battle
of the `red box' [ie being granted British denizenship]. In
French.
94/143/1-28/6
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from Perry, [c. March 1812].
3
Short note mentioning poor C's (Chinnery's) case.
94/143/1-28/7
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from Miss Kingsman, 16 March 1812.
Unsigned letter from Miss Kingsman hoping to be of use to
Mrs Chinnery and her daughter by offering a rocker which can
be collected from Mr Jenkinson's at 116 Oxford St. In French.
3
Item Number
Item Title
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94/143/1-28/8
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from William Chinnery, [c. March 1812].
3
Expressing anxiety about Caroline's health and giving
affectionate encouragement in this difficult time. Advises
Viotti not to mention his problems to Caroline. Recommends
that Viotti seek Wadeson's wise opinion before taking any
steps. Unsigned. In French.
94/143/1-28/9
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from Sophia Johnstone, 23 March 1812.
3
Expressing friendship and hope for Caroline’s survival.
94/143/1-28/10
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from Sophia Johnstone, [April 1812].
3
Letter of sympathy after the death of Caroline Chinnery.
94/143/1-28/11
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from the Comtesse V. de Vaudreuil, [c
April 1812].
3
Letter of concern and support to Viotti on William’s ruin and
Caroline’s ill health. In French.
94/143/1-28/12
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from [Mrs] J. Lacy, [c. April 1812].
3
Letter offering support to the Chinnery family. Enquires after
health of Caroline. In French.
94/143/1-28/13
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from A.B. St Leger, [c April 1812].
3
Acknowledging Viotti's note informing him of Caroline's
dangerous state of health. Is distressed that Mrs Chinnery
has so many troubles all at the same time. In French.
94/143/1-28/14
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from A.B. St Leger, [April 1812].
3
Expressing sympathy after the death of Caroline and offering
his services. In French.
94/143/1-28/15
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from C.S. [Charles Smith], [c. April 1812].
3
Enquiring after Mrs Chinnery. Mentions that the jury is to sit
on Saturday at Gillwell.
94/143/1-28/16
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from C.W. Thornton [aide-de-camp to
Duke of Cumberland], [c 1812].
Acknowledging Viotti's letter to H.R.H. The Duke of
Cumberland.
3
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94/143/1-28/17
Letter, draft, from G.B. Viotti to [Wadeson], 9 June [1812].
3
Protesting about Mr Holroyd's interpretation of the law
concerning Margaret Chinnery's claim on the Gillwell Estate.
(See Letter from Wadeson to Margaret Chinnery, dated 30th
June 1812, in Margaret Chinnery, Legal Papers,
94/143/1-11/8). Informs Wadeson that they will follow the
advice of Mr Preston, who recommends a petition to the
Crown. In French.
94/143/1-28/18
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from C.L. Trumpf, 5 August 1812.
3
In reply to Viotti's note requesting information on
accommodation. Describes various houses and promises to
help. Expresses his distress at the death of Caroline and the
troubles of the Chinnery family. In French.
94/143/1-28/19
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from Count St Antonio at Wimbledon, 27
April 1814.
3
In Italian. (Count St Antonio later married Sophia Johnstone).
94/143/1-28/20
Letter, to G.B. Viotti, postmarked 19 March [1821?].
3
Verse Àir la Bonne Aventure o gué' sent to Viotti at Hotel
Choiseul, rue de la Grange Batelière, Paris, from an
anonymous critic of Viotti's being directorship of the Paris
Opera. Words of the song mention the decline of the Opera,
caused by ìntruders' who will be ousted, and unpopularity of
its administrators, Courtin and Grandsire. Will rejoice when
the new opera theatre is opened. Unsigned. In French.
94/143/1-28/21
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from General Desfourneaux, [c Feb 1823].
3
Informing him of George's appointment as Private Secretary to
Mr Canning. It was the Chevalier Ladebat who told him. Says
he must stay in bed almost all day. Would like Viotti to visit
him. In French.
94/143/1-28/22
Letter, to G.B. Viotti, [1821].
3
Letter addressed to Viotti from an old friend [probably Lima],
congratulating him on being named `Chevalier d'Honneur'.
Says he will not be leaving for Lisbon until later. Unsigned.
In French.
94/143/1-28/23
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from George Robert Chinnery, 1
September 1820.
From George Chinnery in Venice to Viotti in Paris enquiring
about the Châtillon house. He has been travelling on the
Continent with Canning and looks forward to coming to
Châtillon. Also asks Viotti to book accommodation for the
Canning family in Paris. In French.
3
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94/143/1-28/24
Letter, draft, from G.B. Viotti to Henry Dance, 20 December
1820.
3
Written from the Royal Academy of Music, Paris. Concerns
the collapse of his wine business. Asks Dance to take Charles
Smith - Viotti's former associate - to court to recover his
money. Informs Dance that he will find all his (Viotti's)
papers, as well as the Contract of Association in his strong box
(of which George Chinnery has the key) at Montagu Street. In
French. (See Letter from Margaret Chinnery to William
Chinnery of 4 February 1821, 94/143/1-17/51)
94/143/1-28/25
Letter, copy, from G.B. Viotti to Dom Lourenço da Lima in
Portugal, 11 November 1821.
Viotti writes as a close friend begging him to fulfil the
promises he (Lima) made to George some time ago about
repaying his debt to Viotti. Viotti informs him that he has
urgent need of the money now that his former associate,
Charles Smith, has deceived him and become a bankrupt. (See
94/143/1-12/19, letter from George Chinnery to Margaret
Chinnery, 11 August 1823, and 94/143/1-25/6 letter from
George Chinnery to the Marquis [Palmella], 11 March 1824.)
In French.
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SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-29
Creators:
Viotti, Giovanni Battista
Series Title:
Letters received from William Spencer
Date Range:
1808-1811
Description:
Letters (6) received from William Spencer, 1808-1811
Six handwritten letters, mostly signed, from Spencer to Viotti mostly
concerning dinner invitations and the health of Caroline and
Margaret Chinnery. In French.
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Letters received from William Spencer
Item Number
Item Title
Box
94/143/1-29/1
Verses, addressed to G.B. Viotti by William Spencer, 21
December 1808.
3
Verses by Spencer addressed to Viotti on the occasion of
Viotti's suffering from a bout of gout. In French.
94/143/1-29/2
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from William Spencer, 6 April 1811.
3
Inviting Viotti to dine at Lord Bolingbroke's, then accompany
him (Spencer) to the opera, where they both have a duty to pay
their respects to the Princess, to Lady Charlemont, to Lady
Henriette and others. In French.
94/143/1-29/3
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from William Spencer, [c April] 1811.
3
Referring to Lord Bolingbroke's dinner which Viotti will not
attend. Reports that Caroline is much better. In French.
94/143/1-29/4
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from William Spencer, 16 May 1811.
3
Expressing anxiety over the illness of Margaret Chinnery and
distress of Caroline caused by the separation from her mother.
Mentions the disappointment of Lord Bolingbroke and his
guests caused by Viotti not being at the dinner. Mentions
other invitations he (Spencer) has for the same evening: at the
Duke of Devonshire's, Lady Cholmondeley's and Lady
Heathcote's. In French.
94/143/1-29/5
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from William Spencer, 15 October 1811.
3
Expressing pleasure that Viotti is now his `compatriot' ìn the
bosom of Mother England'. Includes verses. In French.
94/143/1-29/6
Letter, to G.B. Viotti from William Spencer, [n.d.].
Asking for Viotti's decision re the Dunmore's invitation to
Viotti to dinner on Friday. Says if Viotti refuses the invitation
he will do likewise. In French.
3
COLLECTED ARCHIVES
SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-30
Creators:
Spencer, William Robert
Series Title:
Poems and verses
Date Range:
1805-1827
Description:
Poems and verses (25 items), William Robert Spencer, 1805-1827
25 handwritten poems and verses by William Spencer, most signed,
many addressed to various ladies. Includes his two most famous
poems, `Too late I stayed' and `Beth Gelert'.
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Item Number
Item Title
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94/143/1-30/1
Poem, `Fair Lop Oak', William Spencer, 13 July 1805. Latin
verses followed by English verses. Signed.
3
94/143/1-30/2
Poem, Àll that my simple song expresses', William Spencer, 1
September 1805
3
94/143/1-30/3
Poem, `What ails your Fancy? You've become', William
Spencer, [1 September 1805].
3
Addressed to Lady Susan F[incastle], now Countess of
Dunmore. Relates to previous poem (94/143/1-30/2).
94/143/1-30/4
Poem, `You lovely Rose that climbs the caves', William
Spencer, August 1806
3
94/143/1-30/5
Poem, `You lovely Rose that climbs the caves', William
Spencer, [August 1806].
3
Addressed `To a Lady' and followed by other poems.
94/143/1-30/6
Poem, Òn a dying Bay tree', William Spencer, [August 1806].
3
Draft of one of the above poems (ie. in 94/143/1-30/5).
94/143/1-30/7
Poem, `When an Eden Zephir hovers', William Spencer, 31
May 1808
3
94/143/1-30/8
Poem, `Christmas Carol', William Spencer, December 1808
3
94/143/1-30/9
Poem, `Christmas Carol', William Spencer, December 1808
3
94/143/1-30/10
Poem, `To a Butterfly at the end of Winter', William Spencer,
[February 1810].
3
(See Spencer's letter to Margaret Chinnery in 94/143/1- 5/2.)
94/143/1-30/11
Poem, a translation from Tibullus, made by William Spencer,
July 1811
3
94/143/1-30/13
Poem, `Qu'importe l'octrait satisfaire (?), William Spencer,
[n.d.]. In French.
3
94/143/1-30/14
Poem, `To think(?) the light of life denied(?), William Spencer,
[n.d.]
3
94/143/1-30/15
Poem, `Canzonetta', William Spencer, [n.d.]
3
Verses in Italian.
94/143/1-30/16
Verses in Italian, William Spencer, [n.d.], dedicated to Lady
Hamilton
3
Item Number
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94/143/1-30/17
Poem, `Beth Gelert or The grave of the Greyhound', William
Spencer, [n.d.]
3
94/143/1-30/18
Poem, Àsk me no more to tell my grief', William Spencer,
[n.d.]
3
94/143/1-30/19
Poem, `To fee in Verse, when e'er my health', William Spencer,
[n.d.]
3
94/143/1-30/20
Poem, `Lai de l'Absence', William Spencer, [n.d.]
3
Poem in French.
94/143/1-30/21
Poem, `Fear not sweet Girl, that with irreverent mirth',
William Spencer, [n.d.].
3
Followed by other poems, including `Too late I stay'd'.
94/143/1-30/22
Poem, `Too late I staid, forgive the crime', William Spencer,
[n.d.]
3
94/143/1-30/23
Poem, Ìmpromptu verses descriptive of Lady V'. (Sarah
Villiers?), William Spencer, [n.d.]
3
94/143/1-30/24
Poem, À servant of those Arts which you command', William
Spencer, [n.d.].
3
Addressed to Madame de Genlis. [To accompany the gift of his
published Poems (1811) to be sent to Madame de Genlis by
Margaret Chinnery.]
94/143/1-30/25
Poem by Sheridan, copied out by William Spencer, [n.d.]
3
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SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-31
Creators:
Spencer, William Robert
Series Title:
Miscellaneous papers
Date Range:
1807-1811
Description:
Miscellaneous papers (8 items), 1807-1811
Handwritten letters and verse, including three letters to William
Spencer from Caroline Chinnery, four letters to Spencer from G.B.
Viotti, 1811, in French, and one poem to Spencer from an unnamed
sender.
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94/143/1-31/1
Poem, `The franchise of the year 1807', by Caroline Chinnery,
[1 January] 1807, sent to William Spencer for corrections
3
94/143/1-31/2
Poem, `How is it that your playful muse, so gay', by Caroline
Chinnery, 24 August 1807, in answer to Spencer's verses
entitled `Love and Sam'
3
94/143/1-31/3
Poem, `Though the dark mists of Autumn, each object
confound', by Caroline Chinnery, [c1807], in answer to
Spencer's `parting lines'
3
94/143/1-31/4
Letter, to William Spencer from G.B. Viotti, 8 April 1811.
3
Declining an invitation to spend two days in town with him.
Prays that Caroline will get better. In French.
94/143/1-31/5
Letter, to William Spencer from G.B. Viotti, 16 May 1811.
3
Expressing anxiety for Margaret Chinnery's health. Begs
Spencer not to tell Caroline in case it harms her condition.
Claims he feels like giving up music to study medicine. In
French.
94/143/1-31/6
3
Letter from Viotti to Spencer in which he reports that James
(the servant) is going to town to attend to the post and give
Caroline news of her mother. Reports that Caroline is much
better, but that Margaret passed another stone, and was in
great pain. Comments on the depressing lack of sun in the
North in winter. In French.
94/143/1-31/7
3
Expresses impatience with all the ill-health they are suffering.
In French.
94/143/1-31/8
Verses addressed to William Spencer in which Lord
(Robsdrillard's?) dinner is mentioned, [n.d.].
3
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SERIES DESCRIPTION
94/143/1-32
Creators:
Series Title:
Miscellaneous verse
Date Range:
c.1809-1827
Description:
Miscellaneous verse (14 items)
Handwritten unsigned verse. Apart from two fables, translated and
sent to an unnamed lady with an accompanying note, these are
poems by various authors, unsigned and undated. Included are
three poems addressed to Miss Mary Greene by different admirers.
Some in French, some in English.
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94/143/1-32/1
Document, `Le peintre' Fable CXLI, translated from Gellert,
German poet, 12 March 1809.
3
Fable, followed by letter to `my charming neighbour' (female)
in London, saying that she would never have to destroy a
finished painting as happened in the fable. From the Marquis?
Defulvy. In French.
94/143/1-32/2
Document, `Fidèle et charmante', a fable.
3
Second letter and fable to the same woman from the same
man, refusing to use the cold form of address `Madame', even if
she does object to his calling her `lovely friend'. In French.
94/143/1-32/3
Poem, À Riddle', January 1827.
3
Written in verse by unnamed author.
94/143/1-32/4
Poem, Òn the Proverb "Give and Take"', [n.d.].
3
Verse by Lt. Col. Rowles, to be recorded in Lady Pynn's album.
94/143/1-32/5
Document, `L'Espérance', [n.d.].
3
Short definitions of Hope, Gratitude, Simplicity and
Ingenuousness, followed by other definitions and explanations.
[Transcript of definitions and responses by deaf mutes from
Abbé Sicard’s institute in Paris.] In Matilda Chinnery’s hand.
In French.
94/143/1-32/6
Poem, `...With echo'd roundelay', [n.d.].
3
Apparently the middle section of a poem. Beginning and end
missing.
94/143/1-32/7
Poem, `Sur une Soirée d'été', [n.d.].
3
Poem about a summer's day being followed by a summer's
evening. By an unnamed author. In French.
94/143/1-32/8
Poem, Ìt was the dead midnight', by Mr Watts, [c1815?].
3
Based on Victor Hugo's poem about the fall of Napoleon.
94/143/1-32/9
Poem, `There is a mystic thread of life', Lord Byron, [n.d.].
Verse by Byron, copied out and followed by two more poems by
unnamed author.
3
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94/143/1-32/10
Poem, `The Caliph Yizid. On the dead body of his favourite
singing girl', [n.d.].
3
Verse copied out and followed by a historical note. Followed by
two original poems by unnamed author.
94/143/1-32/11
Verses, possibly set to music, addressed to Miss Mary Greene,
from an unnamed admirer, [n.d.].
3
In French.
94/143/1-32/12
Poem, `Hommage', [n.d.].
3
Verses addressed to Marie Greene, whom the author is loathe
to see return to England. In French.
94/143/1-32/13
Poem, `Vous dont le nom charmant, dans sa douce fraîcheur',
[n.d.].
3
Verses addressed to Miss Greene from an unnamed admirer.
In French.
94/143/1-32/14
Poem, `The Rose', [n.d.].
À translation from some Spanish poet' written on reverse in
Margaret Chinnery's hand. Poem in Matilda Chinnery's hand?
3
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between Two Friends: the Unpublished Letters of
Madame de Genlis to her English Admirer Margaret
Chinnery’, Australian Journal of French Studies, vol.
35, no. 3, pp. 308-32.
The Papers of the Chinnery Family, 1793-1840, 2
vols, unpublished doctoral thesis, University of
Sydney.
‘Madame de Genlis’s Adèle et Théodore: its influence
on an English family’s education’, Australian Journal
of French Studies, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 141-57.
The Unpublished Correspondence of Mme de Genlis
and Margaret Chinnery and related documents in the
Chinnery Family Papers, SVEC 2003:02, Voltaire
Foundation, Oxford.
Viotti and the Chinnerys: A Relationship Charted
through Letters, Ashgate, Aldershot (U.K.).
‘A British Child’s Music Education, 1801-1810: G.B.
Viotti, Caroline Chinnery and the French Influence’,
paper presented at the Fifth Biennial International
Conference on Music in Nineteenth-Century Britain,
Nottingham, UK, July 2005.
‘Selected letters from G.B. Viotti to Mrs Margaret
Chinnery, 1793-1798, including one to her husband,
W.B. Chinnery, 1812’ in Giovanni Battista Viotti: A
Composer between the Two Revolutions, ed.
Massimiliano Sala, Ut Orpheus Edizioni, Bologna, pp.
395-423.
‘Le goût de la nation: the influence of women in
forming French and foreign taste’ in Imagining the
Nation in Early Modern France, ed. Elizabeth
Rechniewsky, Australian Journal of French Studies,
vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 221-37.
‘A British Child’s Music Education, 1801-1810: G.B.
Viotti, Caroline Chinnery and the French Influence’,
Nineteenth-Century Music Review, vol. 5, no. 1, pp.
25-45.
A biography of Mrs Margaret Chinnery is in
preparation.
LOCATIONS OF CHINNERY PAPERS AND ARCHIVES
compiled by Denise Yim
Australia
Australia
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
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USA
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Powerhouse Museum, Sydney. Chinnery Family Papers. Several boxes of
letters and papers, 1789-1837. PHM 94/143/1.
University of Sydney, Fisher Library, Rare Books and Special Collections.
Chinnery Family Papers. Several boxes of letters and papers, c.1794-1843.
Fisher 2000 – 1-49.
British Library Manuscripts Collection. William Chinnery, Accompts, letters,
1795-1804. Add. 42780, 38236, 46836, 46837, 38769.
British Library Manuscripts Collection. Margaret Chinnery, 2 letters, 1814,
1815 Partly imperfect (other half in PHM collection, Sydney [94/143/117/19]). Add. 64082.
British Library Manuscripts Collection. George Robert Chinnery, 4 letters,
1815-1821. Add. 52342, 40250, 38275, 38270.
British Library Manuscripts Collection. George Robert Chinnery, Travel
journals, 1819, 1820. Add. 64093 – 64095. (Microfilm copies in Fisher
Library, University of Sydney.)
Christ Church Library, Oxford. Chinnery correspondence. 14 vols of bound
manuscripts, 1808-1811. MS xlviii a.42a – a.55. (Microfilm copies in Fisher
Library, University of Sydney.)
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Record Office, Halford Mss, William
Chinnery, letter, 1806. DG24/800/3.
National Archives, Auditors of the Imprest, Declared Accounts (in Rolls),
William Chinnery, 1786-1810.
National Archives, Treasury records. William Chinnery, Default and
prosecution in Exchequer, 1812-1827. T 1/3535.
National Archives, Treasury records. Salaries paid by William Chinnery,
1803-1812. T 41/3.
National Archives, Treasury records. William Chinnery, Treasury Solicitor’s
Papers, 1812-1826. TS 11/362, bundle 1118.
National Scout Archive, Gilwell Park, Chingford, Essex. Deeds, maps,
mortgage papers, estate sale documents, copies of letters, printed articles on
William Chinnery. Late 1700s-mid 1800s.
Northamptonshire Record Office, William Chinnery, 2 letters, 1795. D
(CA)/1023, D (CA)/1018.
Royal Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh, William Chinnery, Customer account
ledgers, 1784-1815. (Microfilm copies in London, Islington.)
Royal College of Music Library, London, GB 1249. Viotti Papers, 17981905. MS 4118, 1 volume (45pp).
Shropshire Archives [The Rev. J.C. Hill], William Chinnery, copy of a letter,
1799. 549/59.
Sir John Soane Museum, London, Soane archive. Plans for the home of
William Chinnery, 1798, ‘Margaret Chinnery Album’, late 17th-early 18thC.
Library of Congress ‘Rosaleen Moldenhauer’ collection, Box 13. Giovanni
Battista Viotti and Margaret Chinnery, 2 letters on one sheet, 1813.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (Music Department).
Viotti/Chinnery correspondence. 72 letters, 1793-1822. JOB 97-52.
Yale University, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscripts Library, Osborn
Collection, Chinnery poetry. c.148 items, c.1797-1820. MS fd. 11.
The Powerhouse Museum Archives has a dual
purpose. First, to manage and preserve the
institutional records of the Museum from its
establishment in 1880 to the present. Secondly,
to manage and preserve collected archives which
are the papers of individuals and the records of
organisations and businesses acquired by the
Museum for its collection in the fields of science,
technology, design, industry, decorative arts,
music, transport and history.
COVER: Letter from Margaret Chinnery to William Chinnery,
2 June 1817 (94/143/1-17/32) COVER DESIGN: Colin Rowan

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