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Charles Bertie, Esq. ( - fl. c.1731)

A Charles Bertie is cited as a "benefactor" of Salter's museum. There was a farmer by that name living in Chelsea around that time, who was involved with Sloane and others in legal proceedings against one John Hugget asserting the rights of Sloane, as Lord of the Manor, and his party, to use Chelsea Heath as pasture; the matter concluded in their favour on 12 March 1716 (Faulkner 1829, 55-6; Beaver, 340).

Another possibility for this "benefactor" is Charles Bertie (1640-1711), diplomat and treasurer of the ordnance and fifth son of Montague Bertie, second earl of Lindsey. He corresponded with Elias Ashmole (EMLO), and he consulted Sloane about a stomach ailment prior to his death (DNB).

A third candidate is Bertie's son of the same name, a politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1711 to 1727. Relationships: Charles Bertie was a donor to James Salter (-c. 1728)
Charles Bertie was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Hans Sloane (1660-1753)

 Linked print sources: as Mentioned or referenced by - A Catalogue of the Rarities [1731] ... at Don Saltero’s Coffee House in Chelsea.
as Mentioned or referenced by - An historical and topographical description of Chelsea [1829], and its environs; interspersed with biographical anecdotes of illustrious and eminent persons who have resided in Chelsea during the three preceding centuries.
as Mentioned or referenced by - Memorials of Old Chelsea: a new history of the village of palaces.
 References in Documents:
A Catalogue of the Rarities To be seen at Don Saltero's Coffee-House [1775] B Duke of Buccleugh. Sir John Balchen. Capt Barbet. Mr Barham. Mr Barodell. Charles Bertie Esq; Mr Bedell. Mr Bennet. Miss Ann Bookey. Mr Barber. Mr Bird.