An original four page paper indenture from 1714. ‘An Act for Appointing Persons to take Care of the Person and Estate of John Digby, Esq; Eldest Son Heir Apparent of William Lord Digby, in the kingdom of Ireland’.
In the indenture William Lord Digby is arguing a case to disinherit his eldest son and heir, John Digby, whom he states is suffering from lunacy following a trip abroad. He gives example of John’s behaviour, such as holding a loaded pistol at his servant’s chest. In 1715, he successfully petitioned the House of Lords to disinherit John upon it being determined that he was incurable.
The paper has wear to the edges and fold lines but generally very good condition for age.
An original four page paper indenture from 1714. ‘An Act for Appointing Persons to take Care of the Person and Estate of John Digby, Esq; Eldest Son Heir Apparent of William Lord Digby, in the kingdom of Ireland’.
In the indenture William Lord Digby is arguing a case to disinherit his eldest son and heir, John Digby, whom he states is suffering from lunacy following a trip abroad. He gives example of John’s behaviour, such as holding a loaded pistol at his servant’s chest. In 1715, he successfully petitioned the House of Lords to disinherit John upon it being determined that he was incurable.
The paper has wear to the edges and fold lines but generally very good condition for age.