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Edleston family of Gainford

Reference: D/Ed 13 Catalogue Title: Edleston family of Gainford Area: Catalogue Category: Estate and Family Records Description: San Marino

Covering Dates: 1882-1955

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  • Edleston family of Gainford
    • Edleston family of Gainford (Ref: D/Ed)
    • San Marino (Ref: D/Ed 13)
    • Establishment of a University of San Marino (Ref: D/Ed 13/1/1-8)
    • Appointment of R.H. Edleston as consul (Ref: D/Ed 13/2/1-5)
    • Adoption and granting of the Montalbo title (Ref: D/Ed 13/3/1-52)
    • Grants and power of attorney (Ref: D/Ed 13/3/1-10)
    • Letters to R.H. Edleston at Gainford (Ref: D/Ed 13/3/11-52)
    • Correspondence (Ref: D/Ed 13/4/1-509)
    • Publications (Ref: D/Ed 13/5/1-293)
    • Newcastle Consular Corps (Ref: D/Ed 13/6/1-99)
    • Letters to R.H. Edleston (Ref: D/Ed 13/6/1-67)
    • Miscellaneous (Ref: D/Ed 13/6/68-99)
    • Italian Red Cross (San Marino branch) (Ref: D/Ed 13/7/1-41)
    • Miscellaneous (Ref: D/Ed 13/8/1-97)

Catalogue Description

SAN MARINO

Catalogue Contents

Edleston family of Gainford (Ref: D/Ed)San Marino (Ref: D/Ed 13)Establishment of a University of San Marino (Ref: D/Ed 13/1/1-8)Ref: D/Ed 13/1/1

Copy of Petition to the Government of San Marino requesting that University be established, n.d. [1920]
(paper)

Ref: D/Ed 13/1/2

Draft of D/Ed 13/1/1, n.d. [1920]
(paper, file)

Ref: D/Ed 13/1/3-4

Drafts of the Charter for the proposed University of San Marino (drawn up by Dr. Leon), n.d. [1920]
(paper, 5 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/1/5

Draft memorandum to accompany petition and draft Charter for the suggested University (of San Marino), n.d. [1920]
(paper, file)

Ref: D/Ed 13/1/6-8

Letters of R.T. Hett at Darlington to R.H. Edleston at Gainford, 19 September 1919 - 10 February 1920
(paper, typescript, 3 folios)

Appointment of R.H. Edleston as consul (Ref: D/Ed 13/2/1-5)Ref: D/Ed 13/2/1(I-III)

Letter of G.H. Villiers of the Foreign Office, London to R.H. Edleston enclosing Exequator and Commission of appointment of R.H. Edleston as consul of San Marino, 29 September 1921 - 2 March 1922
(paper, 3 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/2/2-3

Letters of the Secretary of State for foreign affairs at San Marino to R.H. Edleston, 19 December 1921 and 15 March 1922
(paper, 2 folios, 1 typescript, 1 printed form, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/2/4-5

London Gazette and newspaper cutting mentioning consular appointments including R.H. Edleston, 28 February and 1 March 1922
(paper, file and 1 folio, printed)

Adoption and granting of the Montalbo title (Ref: D/Ed 13/3/1-52)Grants and power of attorney (Ref: D/Ed 13/3/1-10)Ref: D/Ed 13/3/1

Grant of the arms of Montalbo to Luigi, Giuseppe, Alfonso Balme, 22 August 1882
(paper, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/2

Grant of the title of Montalbo to Luigi, Giuseppe, Alfonso Balme, with arms illustrated, 29 January 1891
(paper, illustrated in colour, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/3(A-C)

[30 June 1925] (1) Enrico Vittorio Savaglio of Saint-Jean de Luz - France (2) Roberte Holmes Edleston of Gainford Drafts of grant of power of attorney by (1) and (2) to Eugenio Reffi di Leone
(paper, 7 folios, 4 typescript)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/4(I-II)

Draft legalisation of the signature of the French Consul General in London made by John E. Few, Notary Public in and for Cambridge, 11 August 1925; affidavit signed by R.H. Edleston and witnessed by John E. Few and D.V. Wilson, clerk with Messrs. Few and Wild, solicitors, 4 August 1925
(paper, file)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/5(I-II)

Copy of collection of "allegatos" by Regent of San Marino re life and character of R.H. Edleston, 25 August 1925; enclosing signed statement of R.H. Edleston granting power of attorney to Henry Savaglio re title of Montalbo, 1 November 1926
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/6

Copy of Certificate of Baptism of Robert Holmes Edleston, prepared by Vicar of Gainford Parish Church, R.A. Bidwell; (baptism took place 9 February 1869), 19 June 1925
(paper, printed form)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/7

Invoice from Few and Wild, solicitors at Cambridge to R.H. Edleston for preparation of Power of Attorney, August 1925
(paper, printed form)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/8

Receipt issued by Few and Wild, Solicitors, Cambridge to R.H. Edleston, 13 August 1925
(paper, printed form)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/9-10

Three designs for coronets, n.d. [1925]
(paper, 2 folios, 1 gilt embossed)

Letters to R.H. Edleston at Gainford (Ref: D/Ed 13/3/11-52)Ref: D/Ed 13/3/11-47

Letters of Edward Huntriss/Huntriss and Huntriss at Halifax, Yorks., 8 June 1925 - 18 October 1926
(paper, typescript, 38 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/48-49

Letters of John E. Few, notary public, at Cambridge, 10 - 20 August 1925
(paper, typescript, 2 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/50-51

Letters of A.A. Frankland and W. Haigh, both of Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire, congratulating R.H. Edleston on receiving the Montalbo title, (each with newspaper cutting attached), 17 - 18 September 1926
(paper, 2 files, typescript and printed)

Ref: D/Ed 13/3/52

Telegram of Gozi, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs at San Marino congratulating him on ratification of adoption by Louis de Montalbo, [17] December 1928
(paper, printed form, Italian)

Correspondence (Ref: D/Ed 13/4/1-509)Ref: D/Ed 13/4/1-28

Letters of Onofrio Fattori at San Marino to R.H. Edleston at Gainford mainly concerning Museum (Literary publication), 3 October 1916 - 5 April 1928
(paper, 34 folios, Italian and French)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/29-40

Draft letters of R.H. Edleston to Onofrio Fattori at San Marino, 4 December 1917 - 2 March 1921
(paper, 12 folios, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/41-116

Correspondence between Count Ivanovitz de Tscherniadieff and R.H. Edleston, chiefly illegible, 1916 - 1917
(paper, 159 folios, French and Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/117-196

Correspondence, protocols and notices of the Foreign Ministry of San Marino to R.H. Edleston concerning official affairs of San Marino including the appointment of consuls, members of council and Regents, and about the issue of commemorative stamps, funds for the Hospital of the Congregation of Charity and of publications re San Marino, 8 June 1918 - 17 September 1952
(paper, 95 folios, mostly printed, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/197(I-III)

Letter of Marshall, Huntriss and Company, solicitors at Halifax and to R.H. Edleston at Gainford enclosing letter of Secretary of State for San Marino and translation, 3 - 12 April 1928
(paper, 3 folios, part Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/198-201

Correspondence between Alfredo Reffi at San Marino and R.H. Eddleston (concerning Circola Filatelico Italiano), 24 September 1918 - 4 April 1919
(paper, 4 folios, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/202-400

Letters of the Marquis de Liveri de Valdausa at Ciboure and Lourdes, France to R.H. Edleston with draft replies; topics include aspects of San Marino political life and his work on behalf of Alphonse de Bourbon [Counte de Caserta], [22] October 1917 - 16 December 1929
(paper, 223 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/401-403

Letters of Marie Louise de Liveri de Valdausa to R.H. Edleston announcing the death of her husband and requesting financial assistance; one letter with draft reply of R.H. Edleston, 22 March - 9 August 1930
(paper, 4 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/404-405

Letters of the manager of the West Yorkshire Bank Limited at Halifax, Yorks. to R.H. Edleston acknowledging receipt of a letter and giving reply concerning the printing [of San Marino bank notes], 6 and 14 January 1919
(paper, 2 folios, typescript)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/406

Letter of the manager of Lloyds Bank Limited (formerly West Yorkshire Bank) at Halifax, Yorks to R.H. Edleston confirming the stopping of a cheque to Professor Fattori, 10 February 1921
(paper, typescript)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/407

Draft letter of R.H. Edleston to (Lloyds Bank Limited, Halifax, Yorks.) requesting that two cheques payable to Professor Fattori be stopped, 22 August 1921
(paper)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/408-409

Letters of G. Bardelli at the Biblioteca e Museo Governativi at San Marino concerning (non-receipt of) a subscription to the periodical Museum, 17 and 31 January 1921
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/410-413

Letters of Father P. Bonaventura da Fermo director of missionary magazine at San Marino and a draft reply of R.H. Edleston re donations, 31 July 1923 - 20 July 1932
(paper, 5 folios, 1 typescript, 1 printed, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/414-417

Letters of Bigi, director of Giurisprudenza Sammarinese, re issues and payment for issues one enclosing draft reply, 18 September 1929 - 16 February 1931
(paper, 5 folios, 3 typescript, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/418-422

Letters of the Charge d'Affaires of San Marino at Paris concerning donations to Sammarinese works and charities, 25 August 1926 - 17 January 1928
(paper, 5 typescript, folios, 3 French, 2 Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/423-430

Letters of Regents at San Marino to R.H. Edleston, 2 July 1903 - 30 January 1919
(paper, 8 folios, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/431-435

Official Communications from the Regents, [October 1918] - 15 June 1933
(paper, 5 printed folios, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/436-441

Cards announcing Regency appointments and resignations, October 1918 -1924
(paper, 9 folios, 5 printed, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/442

Draft letter of R.H. Edleston to Giuliemo Gozi and Filippo Mularoni, 30 March 1929
(paper, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/443-446

Letters of Henry Savaglio de Montalbo at St. Jean de Luz, France to R.H. Edleston concerning the price to be paid for adoption and ratification of the Montalbo title, 14 December 1925 - 22 June 1928
(paper, 5 folios, 4 typescript, French)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/447(I-II)

Notification of the death of Colonel Giacinto Masino, father of the Countesse Bianca Savaglio de Montalbo and draft reply of R.H. Edleston, [21 June] and 4 July 1929
(paper, 2 folios, 1 printed)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/448-450

Notification and letters of Bianca de Montalbo at St. Jean de Luz, France re the death of her husband [Henri de Savaglio de Montalbo], [August] - 27 December 1929
(paper, French, 2 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/451-453

Letters of the Italian Consul and the Italian State Railways London Office, at London to R.H. Edleston and the latter's draft letter to the Italian Consul concerning Count A. Ivan de Tscherniadieff being an imposter and spy, 30 May - 8 June 1917
(paper, 4 folios, 2 typescript)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/454-467

Bundle comprising letters of Southern Railway at Newhaven and London with R.H. Edleston's draft replies and related papers concerning the importation and carriage of Royalty Vermouth, 20 August - 17 September 1929
(paper, 9 typescript folios, 5 printed forms)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/468-471

Letters of the "Annuaire du Corps Diplomatique et Consulaire" at Geneva to R.H. Edleston with draft replies requesting details and a photograph for publication and concerning subscription to same, 14 March 1930 - 17 August 1931
(paper, 6 folios, 3 typescript, French)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/472-478

Letter of A. de Amicis, vice-consul for San Marino at Paris to R.H. Edleston concerning the erroneous issue of two Sammarinese passports and ensuing correspondence mainly between R.H. Edleston, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and the police, 11 October - 4 December 1937
(paper, 14 folios, 5 typescript, 1 printed form, 2 French, 1 Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/479-487

Letters of the Counte de Caserta thanking R.H. Edleston for congratulations; also draft letters of R.H. Edleston, 4 April 1925 - [8 April] 1930
(paper, 9 folios, 2 printed, French)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/488-507

Miscellaneous correspondence to R.H. Edleston re San Marino affairs, 3 August 1919
(1 booklet, and paper, 23 folios, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/4/508-509

Letters to Alice Edleston from G.T. MacEwan, Consul General for the Republic of San Marino at London re the death of R.H. Edleston and the return of San Marino government property, 9 January - 23 March 1953
(paper, typescript, 2 folios)

Publications (Ref: D/Ed 13/5/1-293)Ref: D/Ed 13/5/1-266

Newspapers and periodicals of, and featuring, San Marino, including Official Bulletins of the Republic, Il Popolo Sammarinese Fascist party newspaper, Giurisprudenza Sammarinese and Il Nuovo Titano Socialist party newspaper, 30 September 1894 - July 1955
(paper, printed, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/5/267-293

Miscellaneous publications of and concerning San Marino, 1900 - [July 1949]
(7 volumes, 17 booklets, 1 file and 2 newspapers, Italian)

Newcastle Consular Corps (Ref: D/Ed 13/6/1-99)Letters to R.H. Edleston (Ref: D/Ed 13/6/1-67)Ref: D/Ed 13/6/1

Letter of R.H. William, Lord Mayor at Newcastle-upon-Tyne congratulating R.H. Edleston on his appointment as Consul for San Marino, 3 March 1922
(paper, typescript)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/2

Letter of C.R. Nasmith, American Consul at Newcastle-upon-Tyne originally enclosing donation to fund for Hospital of the Congregation of Charity at San Marino, 25 September 1924
(paper)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/3-7

Letters of Robert de Carvalho, Doyen of the Newcastle consuls at Newcastle concerning meetings and statutes of the Consular Corps and presentation of the Corps to the King and Queen on their visit to Newcastle, 22 September 1927 - 26 November 1929
(paper, typescript, 5 files, 2 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/8

Letter of [Mr. Cessifores] at Newcastle inviting R.H. Edleston and sister to lunch in order to discuss the consular meeting of (1 November), 25 October 1927
(paper, French)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/9(I-III)

Letter of R.H. Hopps, German Consul at Newcastle enclosing letter of introduction to the Lord Mayors and Mayors of German towns for advice in antiquarian investigations, and translation, 13 November 1930
(paper, typescript, 3 folios, 1 German)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/10-19

Invitations to functions in connection with the Corps, 1930 - 1951
(paper, printed, 10 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/20-33

Calling and greetings cards mostly from members of the Corps, 26 June 1931 - 6 January 1932
(paper, printed, 14 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/34

Letter of G. Dixon, Lord Mayor at Newcastle to R.H. Edleston advising that he will include R.H. Edleston's name in list of apologies for absence if he is unable to attend a meeting, 15 January 1932
(paper, typescript)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/35-66

Letters and circulars of Thomas M. Grant, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Newcastle Consular Corps, concerning meetings, outings and social events, with minutes, programmes, accounts etc. enclosed, 6 November 1946 - November 1950
(paper, typescript, 27 folios, 10 files)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/67(A-C)

Letters of Thomas M. Grant at Newcastle to Alice Edleston at Gainford thanking her for subscription sent on behalf of her brother and with good wishes for his recovery, 27 November 1951 - 31 December 1952
(paper, 1 typescript folio, 1 printed form)

Miscellaneous (Ref: D/Ed 13/6/68-99)Ref: D/Ed 13/6/68-70

Newspaper cuttings relating to Newcastle Consular Corps, 1923 - July 1937
(paper, printed, 3 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/71-72

Programmes of a Civic Reception and Dance 1925 and an Annual Luncheon 1939 associated with Newcastle Consular Corps, 22 April 1925 and 28 March 1939
(paper, 2 printed folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/73-74

Copies of rules and regulations of Consular Corps of Newcastle-upon-Tyne; one copy endorsed by R.H. Edleston with list of consuls, n.d. [1927]
(paper, 2 typescript files)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/75

List of Council, Committees, Justices of the Peace and Public Bodies in Newcastle, 1949 - 1950, [1949]
(1 volume, paper cover)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/76

Draft letter (of R.H. Edleston to a member of consular corps of Newcastle) from Cambridge, n.d. [post 1927]
(paper)

Ref: D/Ed 13/6/77-99

Photographs of consular functions, n.d. [c.1920's - 1940's]
(23 photographs)

Italian Red Cross (San Marino branch) (Ref: D/Ed 13/7/1-41)Ref: D/Ed 13/7/1-27

Letters mainly of Miriam Bellesi at Paddington, London to R.H. Edleston concerning arrangements and artists for a "Cafe Chantant" held 27 June 1918 in aid of the San Marino Red Cross; also invoices and related papers, 17 May - 2 August 1918
(paper)

Ref: D/Ed 13/7/28(A)

Draft notice about a Cafe Chantant to be held in aid of the San Marino Red Cross, 1918
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ed 13/7/28(B)

Programme of the Cafe Chantant, 27 June 1918
(paper, printed, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/7/29-31

Newspaper cuttings reporting the Cafe Chantant, 6 - 17 July 1918
(paper, 3 printed folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/7/32-33

Notes of money paid (probably for the Cafe Chantant), n.d. [June 1918]
(paper, 2 folios)

Ref: D/Ed 13/7/34-36

Receipts issued by Italian Red Cross to R.H. Edleston, 4 and 7 September 1916
(paper, 3 printed forms, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/7/37

Newspaper cutting mentioning the Edleston family and the San Marino section of the Italian Red Cross, 11 October 1916
(paper, printed)

Ref: D/Ed 13/7/38(I-III)

Programme of musical entertainment held in aid of the San Marino Branch of the Italian Red Cross, 16 January 1919
(paper, printed, Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/7/39-40

Circulars appealing for donations to the Italian Red Cross, n.d. [1919] and 1 December 1950
(paper, 3 printed folios, 2 Italian)

Ref: D/Ed 13/7/41

Card issued by Italian Red Cross to Alice Edleston, n.d. [1920]
(paper, printed)

Miscellaneous (Ref: D/Ed 13/8/1-97)Ref: D/Ed 13/8/1-97

Miscellaneous items relating to San Marino including newspaper cuttings, papers relating to the printing and publication of a booklet by O. Fattori and R.H. Edleston stamps, religious and military orders and postcards, 23 September 1913 - 1944
(paper)



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