| Content Description | Writes that he journeyed alone because Thomas Thornton was unwell; has heard from Mr Hayford that he has paid the money for the cordwood and that an indemnity deed for such is with Mr Wright the attorney; thinks that 'There is some exceedings comitted by Mr Johnson and Partners in Welbeck Park and Grounds', but acknowledges his ignorance of the agreement.
Adds that 14 trees at Stockwith which were part of the agreement with Mr Timbrel have also be sold to Mr Johnson; suggests that Lord Harley alert Mr Timbrel to the fact that this was done in error; writes that Mr Morley ought to be instructed to sell the spring wood at Cock Glode which has been lying there for months and which is being damaged by the elements.
Letter dated 14 Mar. 1723/24. |