SD2826. Stephen Moulton to Alfred Moulton-Barrett
Listed in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 32, 346.
Wilts,
19 June /66
Sir
I am much obliged to you for yr Letter of the 8th inst. which I ought to have acknowledged earlier. I have always felt interested in the pedigree of our family, & have at various times, intended to make out my branch of it, but from one cause or other have been prevented—& now being past “three score & ten” it is very doubtful if I shall take up the subject again– I send you three enclosures (which please return) referring to the Moultons—one of the papers relates to those who Emigrated to America, which I procured when in that Country some 20 years ago—the other two papers will speak for themselves–
My father died about 1798 & he had two Brothers, George of Montego Bay, Jamaica, & John an Officer in the Army who died in the East Indies, & was at the Capture of Chinsura (the date I forget) & I also forget whether it was George, of Jamaica or John, or vice versa– I shall be glad if my information shod assist you, & also obliged if you will forward to me any that will add to my small stock–
I remain
Sir
Yrs faithfully
Stephn Moulton
P.S.
My father bore the Arms as shown in the Havl. M.|I.| 1080 Vol 1646 & I of course take them as his eldest Son–
If you shod come in this neighbourhood I shall be glad to see you– We are 8 miles from Bath.–
Alfred Moulton Barrett Esqr
Worthing
Docket: 1866 / Stephen Moulton / 19 June / Enclosing documents / relating to his family– / Kept copies—returned originals / & wrote him (see copy / within) 24th June 1866.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Eton College Library.
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