The will (dated Dec. 8, 1881) of Mr. James Gaby Breach, formerly of No. 11, Sydney-place, Onslow-square, but late of the Palace Hotel, Buckingham-gate, who died on May 5 last, was proved on the 16th ult. by Charles John Phillips, the sole executor, the value of the personal estate exceeding £37,000. There are considerable legacies of money and of hotel shares to his brother, sisters, the children of his deceased brother Henry, servants, several of the employés of the Palace and Burlington Hotels Company, and to others; and the residue of his property the testator leaves to the said Charles John Phillips.

Source: The Illustrated London News, No.2254—Vol. LXXXI, Saturday, July 15, 1882, p.74