| Content Description | Wishes to hear that the earl has arrived safely in Dover Street and that the countess and Lady Margaret have returned safely from 'the Bath'; explains that the cost of erecting a two-arched bridge over Barton Brook and a one-arched bridge in the road was so great because of the inclement weather and the time of year; describes all that was done, and gives the cost at £143 0s 10d; writes that the heavy rain would have damaged the reservoir had he not opened the sluice, although this should not have been done at this stage in the construction; adds that one of the workman, Thomas Albones of South, has died; lists the foodstuffs sent from the larder and adds that Mr Pridmore sent 'a draft upon a Roll' along with them. |