George Granville Leveson-Gower: Pottery, Paintings and Books
Many documents in the Sutherland Papers relate to the money spent by the Leveson-Gower family on purchases for themselves and their properties.
A particularly ornate document amongst these is an account ...
The Duke of Sutherland and his Son, George Granville William Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1828-1892)
The letter above was written to the second Duke and Duchess of Sutherland by Alderman Samuel Wilson in 1838. Wilson wrote to the Duke to report an incident involving his young son, George Granville William ...
The Duke of Sutherland in Public: Politics & Patronage
The Duke and the British Museum
Owing to his prestigious social position, the second Duke of Sutherland acquired many public responsibilities, as an influential landowner and as a patron of national ...
Celebrations on the Sutherland Estates: The Birth of George Granville William Leveson-Gower, 1828
Amongst the papers relating to George Granville Leveson-Gower is document entitled ‘Rejoicings in Sutherland in Celebration of the birth of an Heir to the Noble and Illustrious Houses of Trentham & Sutherland’ ...
Duchess Harriet and the Household Diaries
One notable and ornate volume in the Sutherland Papers is a household and administrative diary for 1868. The diary itself was kept by Duchess Harriet’s household staff and records the Duchess’s activities ...
Duchess Harriet's Household: Tradesmen's Accounts
Amongst household accounts kept during Duchess Harriet's lifetime is an account book for ‘Cliveden Gardens’, for ‘R. Nicholson Tea & Italian Warehouse Maidenhead’.
One of these small volumes relates ...
Duchess Harriet and William Gladstone, 1853
One of Duchess Harriet’s more notable correspondents was William Ewart Gladstone (1809–1898). Gladstone is one of the most famous British Prime ministers, and was an influential political reformer in ...
Duchess Harriet and Estate Business: Letters from Mr. Flemming the Gardener
Many letters amongst Duchess Harriet’s papers demonstrate her active role in the design, building and management of her estates.
In addition to numerous letters from the Leveson-Gower family's Chief ...
Duchess Harriet: Social Reform & Charity
In addition to her role as a London hostess at Stafford House, Harriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1806-1868), the second Duchess of Sutherland, was actively involved in campaigns for social reform. Her ...
Duchess Harriet's Social Correspondence: Letters from Lord Palmerston
Duchess Harriet’s papers feature correspondence from an array of prominent contemporary figures, including William Gladstone and Elizabeth Fry. Notable amongst her papers are the social letters which ...
Duchess Harriet's Personal Account Books
The Sutherland Papers include a number of personal account books kept by Harriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1806-1868), the second Duchess of Sutherland, between 1827 and 1839.
Lady Harriet’s account ...
Duchess Harriet and Donations to Charity
Amongst the loose papers enclosed in volumes of Duchess Harriet's accounts and vouchers are receipts for the Duchess's subscriptions to local charities. One receipt dated October 10th 1856 is for ‘the ...
Duchess Harriet and her Family
Duchess Harriet’s papers include a number of letters concerning her family and many examples of correspondence which was written to her by her husband and children.
The Duchess received many letters ...
Duchess Harriet and Estate Business: The Scottish Estates
In addition to letters about life on the Trentham Estate in Staffordshire, Duchess Harriet also received correspondence from the Leveson-Gower family's Scottish estates, particularly from Dunrobin.
A ...
Duchess Harriet and the Royal Household: Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria
Harriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1806-1868), the second Duchess of Sutherland, was closely associated with the Royal Family and became a close friend of Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Her strong relationship ...
Election Accounts
The Sutherland Papers include a large series of Annual Estate Accounts for the Leveson-Gower family’s estates during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The Annual Accounts for the Trentham and Newcastle ...
Letters from Hollywood: Duchess Millicent's Letters from Mary Pickford
Amongst Duchess Millicent's correspondence from the 1940s are a number of letters and telegrams from the Hollywood actress Mary Pickford. The Duchess stayed with Mary Pickford on a visit to Beverly Hills ...
Duchess Millicent's Papers in the Sutherland Papers Collection
Duchess Millicent was a prolific writer and much of her correspondence survives in the Sutherland Papers, including letters relating to her personal life. Her personal papers include letters from members ...