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TitleLetter from William Wenman to Edward Harley, Lord Harley [later 2nd Earl of Oxford], Bath Court, St James's, London; 17 Jul. 1717
Date17 July 1717
Extent2 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionHas prevailed on Meller to pay £25 for the bracken; writes that Aram of Retford is to estimate the cost of re-tiling part of the roof; warns that it may take up to three years to get hold of all the pan-tiles that would be required; suggests that the tiles from the riding house could be used and that building re-tiled with ordinary tiles; adds that orders are needed as to cut wood from Solkholme which is being damaged from being left outside.
Termbuilding works, Welbeck Abbey
estate business, Nottinghamshire

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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA38943Meller; - (fl 1717); Mr; purchaser of bracken from Welbeckfl 1717
NA38944Aram; - (fl 1717); Mr; bricklayer of Retford Nottinghamshirefl 1717
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
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