| Content Description | Refers to Harley's command for the digging of clay this Winter for making tiles and bricks to repair Welbeck house, which is now done; needs further directions about the next stage of the work; mentions that Mr Monk, whom Mr Cossen tends to use in his absence, understands some of the procedure; comments that Harley's wood which the 'grange tenants' have stolen is valued at £7 or £8; mentions that they are all 'substantial men', and believes they should pay more than the balance in recompense for the crime;
reports that there are 2 encroachments made at Mansfield which may affect his mills; one is by the church and the other by a tenant of the Duke of Newcastle; gives details about both of these cases and the affect they may have on the productivity of the mills; asks for Harley's directions and emphasises the importance of making a swift decision; will send a bill to Harley at either London or Wimp[o]le at his command. |