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TitleLetter from John Cossen, Wimpole, to Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford, Dover Street, London; 7 Jan. 1724/5
Date7 January 1725
Extent2 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionWrites that Mr Brown wishes to wait a bit longer for the payment of Kimpton's arrears; refers to a reported conversation between Mr Kimpton and Mr Smith and mentions that Smith has almost decided to become a tenant of Sir George Downing; mentions that Mr Brand promises good brawn at Candlemas; adds that Mr Godfrey is still unwell but that his man has sent various foodstuffs, as listed.

Letter dated 7 Jan. 1724/5.
Termestate business, Wimpole
domestic affairs, provisions

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Persons
CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA38985Brown; - (fl 1722-1725); Mr; steward and agent on the Wimpole estatefl 1722-1725
NA39098Smith; - (fl 1725); Mr; potential tenant of 2nd Earl of Oxford at Kingston Cambridgeshirefl 1725
NA39051Downing; George (c.1685-1749); 3rd Baronet; MP of Gamlingay Park Cambridgeshire; founder of Downing College Cambridgec.1685-1749
NA38992Kimpton; Edward (fl 1722-1727); Mr; tenant of 2nd Earl of Oxford at Kingston Wood Cambridgeshirefl 1722-1727
NA39061Brand; - (fl 1724-1727); Mr; supplier of brawn to 2nd Earl of Oxfordfl 1724-1727
NA38970Godfrey; William (fl 1721-1725); deputy agent at Wimpolefl 1721-1725
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
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