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TitleLetter from John Cossen, Norton, to Edward Harley, Lord Harley [later 2nd Earl of Oxford], Wimpole, Cambridgeshire; 3 Apr. 1721
Date3 April 1721
Extent2 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionWrites that he is supervising the manufacture of grates to keep the fish in at Carburton Forge [Dam]; expresses his pleasure at the 'vistoe' at Whaddon Field, which will improve when the trees grow; mentions that Mr Knight is with his nephew the agent at Clypston; describes a conversation with Mr Knight about the cordwood in Barlow Woods and about Mr Hayford's good offer to buy the woods; requests permission to mend the park fence near Sloswicks Farm, as escaping deer are causing annoyance to the tenants.
Termbuilding works, Carburton Forge
parks, Welbeck
woods, Derbyshire
timber, sales of

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Persons
CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA38965Knight; Richard (fl 1720-1726); Mr; of Herefordshire Esq.; tenant of 2nd Earl of Oxford at Carburton Forge etc.fl 1720-1726
NA38968Knight; Francis (fl 1721-1723); Mr; Lord Harley's agent at Clipstone Nottinghamshirefl 1721-1723
NA38964Hayford; - (fl 1721-1727); Mr; purchaser of woods from 2nd Earl of Oxfordfl 1721-1727
NA38705Cossen; John (fl 1713-1738); Mr; wood agent later chief agent of 2nd Earl of Oxford at Wimpolefl 1713-1738
NA1047Harley; Edward (1689-1741); 2nd Earl of Oxford and Mortimer; styled Lord Harley 1711-17241689-1741
Places
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PL11791/Carburton/Nottinghamshire/England
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