Sir William Beauchamp-Proctor papers
Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 65
Scope and Contents
The Sir William Beauchamp-Proctor Papers contain letters, addresses, bills and receipts, and other material relating to the disputed 1768 Parliamentary elections in Middlesex and the mob violence that occurred during electioneering at Brentford. The papers include reports on "Wilkite" plots; depositions concerning the riots; bills for expenses by Proctor's agents for entertainment of voters at taverns, ribbons and favors, and transportation to the polls; and a proposal by Beauchamp-Proctor to John Glynn for a joint declaration against mob violence. The papers span the dates 1760-1771, are arranged alphabetically by type of material, and are housed in two boxes. Box 2 contains Oversize material.
Dates
- 1760-1771
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The Sir William Beauchamp-Proctor Papers are the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased on the James Marshall Osborn Fund, 1979.
Extent
1.55 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
The collection contains letters, addresses, bill and receipts, printed material, and depositions relating to the 1768 Parliamentary elections in Middlesex and the mob violence at Brentford. The letters include routine patronage correspondence as well as items more specifically concerned with the Middlesex election riots, including descriptions of the hiring of gangs by both sides; informants' reports on "Wilkite" plots; and a proposal by Beauchamp-Proctor to John Glynn that they issue a joint declaration against mob violence.
Other documents include depositions concerning the riots; copies of addresses to the electors; detailed bills from Beauchamp-Proctor's agents for entertainments in taverns and inns, ribbons and favors, and transportation expenses; and two printed broadsides for Proctor's side.
Other documents include depositions concerning the riots; copies of addresses to the electors; detailed bills from Beauchamp-Proctor's agents for entertainments in taverns and inns, ribbons and favors, and transportation expenses; and two printed broadsides for Proctor's side.
SIR WILLIAM BEAUCHAMP-PROCTOR, 1722?-1773
William Beauchamp received an M.A. from Oxford. In 1745 he assumed the surname and arms of Proctor in compliance with the will of his maternal uncle, George Proctor of Langley Park, and was created baronet. He served as M.P. for Middlesex from 1747 to 1768, and last stood for Parliament during the disputed "Wilkite" election of 1768. He died at Langley Park in 1773.
Processing Information
This finding aid was produced from a previously existing card set in the Manuscripts Catalog, or from another inventory. All pertinent bibliographical information has been retained. If the collection also contains unlisted or unsorted material, this has been noted in the box-and-folder list.
- Answer. To Mr. Serjeant Glynn, Letter I
- Beauchamp-Proctor, William, Sir, 1722?-1773
- Broadsides (notices)
- Glynn, John, 1722-1779
- Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1789
- Great Britain. Parliament (Elections)
- Middlesex (England)
- Patronage, Political
- Riots -- Great Britain
- To the gentlemen, and freeholders of the county of Middlesex
- Title
- Guide to the Sir William Beauchamp-Proctor Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- by Beinecke Staff
- Date
- June 1996
- Description rules
- Beinecke Manuscript Unit Archival Processing Manual
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
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