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TitleLetter from John Cossen, Wimpole, to Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford, Dover Street, London; 14 Feb. 1724/5
Date14 February 1725
Extent2 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionReports John Elsom's news of the health of various horses; writes that Charles the brewer will be in London to speak to the earl about candle-making; adds that Barbara has been told by Mr Pridmore that he will begin work on waterproofing the windows the next day; mentions that there has been no progress in letting Kingston Wood Farm.

Letter dated 14 Feb. 1724/5.
Termbuilding works, Wimpole, window repairs
animals, horses
leases, Wimpole

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Persons
CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA39016Elsom; John (-1738); Mr; farrier and ironworker at Wimpole-1738
NA39078-; Barbara (fl 1724-1725); -; housemaid at Wimpolefl 1724-1725
NA38950Pridmore; John (fl 1718-1731); Mr; supervisor of repairs and rebuilding at Wimpole and Down Hallfl 1718-1731
NA39090Gunter; Charles (-1735); Mr; brewer candle and soap maker at Wimpole-1735
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
Places
CodeSet
PL35791/Kingston/Cambridgeshire/England
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