| Content Description | Explains the proposed alterations to the roadway between the Duke of Norfolk's park and Welbeck Park; states that the diversion of the fence is opposed by the tenants who would have more difficulty in getting up the hill; mentions that the problem could be eased for about £10 and emphasises that the removal of the fence will make Welbeck Park 'much more beautiful and Grand'.
Writes that Mr Percival's two estimate books should arrive with this letter; adds that Mr Percival will inspect Crow Wood in Derbyshire and Cowclose Wood in Welbeck on his return; reports that the Earl of Holderness's steward has offered only £8 per acre for the Derbyshire woods, but that Mr Hayford the younger has offered £15; would prefer to sell to Mr Hayford if Mr Knight and the other gentlemen who recommended the woods to the Earl do not object.
Letter dated 16 Mar. 1720/21. |