| Content Description | Reports that he has been to Kingston Wood with Mr Smith; they met Mr Kimpton there who said to Mr Smith that 'he hop'd he was not come to take his Farme over his Head', but then demanded that the rent be reduced; writes that Mr Smith has made certain requests about terms and conditions, but cannot be serious about taking the farm until he knows that Kimpton is definitely going to leave; lists the goods for candle-making requested from Mr Huddle in Panton Street, and mentions that the Grange is to be used for the business; writes that Mr Brand only has one collar of brawn and that there will be no more unless the animals are killed especially for the purpose.
Letter dated 17 Jan. 1724/5. |