Image: Mary ffane letter birth of 2nd E Stanhope

Description: "Mary Fane, in St. James', London, to her husband Charles Fane, (Viscount Fane from 1718), in Lower Basildon, Berkshire, reporting the birth of the future Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope in August 1714. Mary Fane was daughter of Hon. Alexander Stanhope, FRS. Her brother James Stanhope was the father of the boy just born. Where she says sister she means her sister-in-law, Lucy Pitt (1692–1723), at the time Mrs. Stanhope. Stanhope was ennobled in 1717 and 1718." Transcription Original spelling and punctuation uncorrected. Portions in brackets are obscured by tearing or blotting of the letter. I am almost dead having bin up all night with my sister who is this minute brought to bed of a son & daughter, I hope she is like to do well but has had a very tedious labour & is at present very weak, I am hartily glad it is over bot[h] for her sake & ours. [for] I do very sincerly wish to be at Basseldon, I desire if you do not intend coming soon you will write to me, I have ye head ac[he] so much I can say no more only to subscribe my selfe yrs most Faithfully M. Fane August ye 14 My duty to yr mother Rodolph 02:04, 22 January 2007 (UTC)
Title: Mary ffane letter birth of 2nd E Stanhope
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