Reynolds, Samuel (1751-76)
Reynolds, Samuel, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, cm (1751–76). On 5 August 1751 the Earl of Burlington ‘Paid Mr. Willm Hallett by Saml Reynolds the sum of £8.5.0. for Machine Chair etc.’ The entry in the Earl's account book, kept by John Ferrett, is signed by Samuel Reynolds for William Hallett. [Chatsworth, Burlington papers] Reynolds was a signatory to the will, made in 1763, of William Vile, who left him a legacy of £20. [Conn., April 1938] On 13 June 1769 S. Reynolds signed a receipt on behalf of John Cobb for £73 6s paid by the Earl of Coventry, Croome Court, near Worcester. [Worcs. RO, 4025/970.5: 73] In 1776 he insured house and goods ‘at W. Cobbs, St. Martin's Lane’ for £300. [GL, Sun MS vol. 244, p. 498]