| Content Description | Comments that the attachment he has always had for the Newcastle family seems to be little regarded by the keepers of Clipstone Park, the elder and younger Mr Palmers; has always maintained that if his forge men cause any problems, he will punish them; describes the case of one of his men, Joseph Barlow, in some detail; writes that he had a warrant taken out on him from Mr Digby and was bound over; gives his opinion on this matter and gives his explanation as to why he thinks Barlow got into trouble; complains about the state of the park fence and the fact that the deer are still roaming freely.
Letter dated 9 January 1715/16 |