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This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.

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Earl of Stair

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In 1703 John Dalrymple 1st Earl of Stair [aged 54] was created 1st Earl of Stair.

On 9th May 1747 John Dalrymple 2nd Earl of Stair [aged 73] died. His nephew James [aged 48] succeeded 3rd Earl of Stair.

On 13th November 1760 James Dalrymple 3rd Earl of Stair [aged 61] died. His brother William [aged 61] succeeded 4th Earl of Stair.

On 27th July 1768 William Dalrymple Crichton 5th Earl Dumfries 4th Earl of Stair [aged 69] died. Patrick Mcdouall Crichton 6th Earl Dumfries [aged 41] succeeded 6th Earl Dumfries. His first cousin John [aged 48] succeeded 4th Earl of Stair.

In 1789 John Dalrymple 5th Earl of Stair [aged 69] died. His son John [aged 40] succeeded 6th Earl of Stair.

On 1st June 1821 John Dalrymple 6th Earl of Stair [aged 72] died without issue. His first cousin John [aged 36] succeeded 7th Earl of Stair.

On 22nd March 1840 John Dalrymple 7th Earl of Stair [aged 55] died without issue. His third cousin once removed John [aged 68] succeeded 8th Earl of Stair.

On 10th January 1853 John Dalrymple 8th Earl of Stair [aged 81] died. His brother North [aged 77] succeeded 8th Earl of Stair.

On 9th November 1864 North Dalrymple 9th Earl of Stair [aged 88] died. His son John [aged 45] succeeded 10th Earl of Stair.

On 3rd December 1903 John Dalrymple 10th Earl of Stair [aged 84] died. His son John [aged 55] succeeded 11th Earl of Stair.

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Chronicles of the Reigns of Edward I and II Volume 1 Annals of London and Annals of St Paul's

This volume brings together two important medieval chronicles of the reigns of Edward I and Edward II: the Annals of London (Annales Londonienses) and the Annals of St Paul’s (Annales Paulini). Written close to the events they describe, these chronicles offer a vivid contemporary record of English political, military, ecclesiastical and civic life from the late thirteenth to the early fourteenth century. Their particular strength lies in their London perspective, recording not only the affairs of kings, nobles and bishops, but also parliaments, royal proclamations, civic disputes, elections of mayors and sheriffs, executions, tournaments, religious ceremonies, fires, floods, disturbances and the everyday concerns of the capital. The chronicles cover some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the wars of Edward I, conflict with Scotland, the turbulent reign of Edward II, the rise and fall of Piers Gaveston and the Despensers, the rebellion of Thomas of Lancaster, Queen Isabella’s invasion of England, the deposition of Edward II, and the accession of Edward III. The Annales Paulini, associated with St Paul’s Cathedral, is particularly rich in detailed observations of London and its clergy and citizens. An essential primary source for students and readers interested in medieval England, London history, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, the Scottish wars, medieval politics, and ecclesiastical history, this volume provides an unusually immediate view of a kingdom undergoing profound political upheaval.

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On 2nd December 1914 John Dalrymple 11th Earl of Stair [aged 66] died. His son John [aged 35] succeeded 12th Earl of Stair.

On 4th November 1961 John James Dalrymple 12th Earl of Stair [aged 82] died. His son John [aged 55] succeeded 13th Earl of Stair.

On 27th February 1996 John Aymer Dalrymple 13th Earl of Stair [aged 89] died. His son John [aged 34] succeeded 14th Earl of Stair.

In 2006 John Dalrymple 14th Earl of Stair [aged 44] and Emily Mary Stonor Countess of Stair [aged 36] were married. She by marriage Countess of Stair. He the son of John Aymer Dalrymple 13th Earl of Stair and Davina Katherine Bowes-Lyon [aged 76].