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Document ReferencePl C 1/128
TitleLetter from William Wenman, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire to [E. Harley] Lord Harley [later 2nd Earl of Oxford], Wimp[o]le, Cambridgeshire; 5 Oct. 1718
Date5 October 1718
Extent2 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionHas received Harley's letter confirming that the bill for £1000 had arrived; reminds Harley of his request regarding his [Wenman's] brother and the living at Blore; mentions that he is so concerned for his brother because he has paid considerably for his education; hopes that Harley will by his favour allow his brother to 'amend his oatcake into a wheat loafe'.
Termfinancial affairs, Harley
appointments, ecclesiastical

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Persons
CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA38704Wenman; William (-1750); Mr; secretary and agent to the Duke and Duchess of Newcastle and the Earl and Countess of Oxford-1750
NA1047Harley; Edward (1689-1741); 2nd Earl of Oxford and Mortimer; styled Lord Harley 1711-17241689-1741
Places
CodeSet
PL77715/Blore/Staffordshire/England
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