| Content Description | Encloses three letters for the earl and countess [not present]; mentions that Mr Bacon and Sir Robert Clark are rumoured to be standing at the election; writes that it is thought better to tile rather than thatch Jekin's house because of the cost and the way it will look from the bowling green; reports that Frank the gamekeeper has twice been attacked by terrible pains under his left breast; adds that Mrs Hubbert bled him and followed the instructions given by the apothecary, and that now he is better.
Mentions that he has met up with one of the sons of Mr Simpson, Mr Hayford's partner, both of whom are at college in Cambridge; writes that they were keen to see Wimpole and asks if they might be allowed to see the library; adds that both their grandfathers were respected JPs in Nottinghamshire; lists the items of mourning clothes for the servants which have not yet arrived from London. |