| Content Description | Has received the earl's instructions regarding the Vernon affair; realises that the earl and Mr Bannister know the details of the case, but briefly repeats the story, which concerns the violation of property rights; refers to the matter of Mr Brockhill; explains that Neale did allow him £30 a year, and that Neale resigned in September 1725; adds that Brockhill got his degree from Edinburgh; discusses whether the earl should nominate Brockhill to the Archbishop [of York] so that he can get a license; describes the possible precedents that may shed light on this matter.
Postscript of letter is damaged, with text loss, leaving meaning obscure. |