Record

Document Reference	Pl C 1/290
Title	Letter from William Wenman, Welbeck, to Edward Harley, Lord Harley [later 2nd Earl of Oxford], St James's, London; 26 Jun. 1717
Date	26 June 1717
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Encloses the year's venison warrant [not present]; reports that the roof is in immediate need of repair, and that he has arranged for some workmen to provide an estimate; describes other damage to the house and states what repairs need doing now and in the future; refers to work in progress in the park with the 'windfall wood' which he suspects has not been authorised; requests instructions as to bracken in the park; promises to send details of the servants and their wages.
Term	building works, Welbeck Abbey

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA38704	Wenman; William (-1750); Mr; secretary and agent to the Duke and Duchess of Newcastle and the Earl and Countess of Oxford	-1750
NA1047	Harley; Edward (1689-1741); 2nd Earl of Oxford and Mortimer; styled Lord Harley 1711-1724	1689-1741

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