| Content Description | Urges that the best time to enlarge the two great Fish Ponds, if desired, would be now as the trees could be felled and used for pipes while they were fresh; lists the meat which is being sent to London; writes that he has noted £70 received for debts in his wood account for Nottinghamshire; reports that although Mr Papworth of Napwell does not intend to renew his present lease, he does not want to take Kimpton's farm either because he considers the rent too high; has not heard from Mr Smith recently; adds that Mr Hurrel also thinks the rent too high; passes on grateful thanks for the earl's donations to the poor 'of the 4 Towns'.
Letter dated 11 Feb. 1724/5. |