| Content Description | Sends Harley £500 drawn on Sam Smith; has spoken to Mr Aslabie, asking him to tell the Cavendish tenants that they must pay Harley; suggested that he do it in such a way as to appear that he is not acting as an agent, but is merely advising them; explains that he has tried to encourage Aslabie to serve Harley; mentions that Aslabie consulted with Mr Walter about it who said that he could not advise Aslabie to serve Harley as he could not predict the consequences of such a move; Aslabie intends to talk with Walter about it again on Thursday.
Remainder of letter is damaged, with text loss, leaving meaning obscure; apparently continues to refer to business with Mr Aslabie, and seems to suggest that Harley should meet with Lord Clare to discuss their business; comments on their progress in collecting Gace's rents; mentions the opposition of Farr; explains that Mr Lee is to take charge of the matter concerning George Wenman's living in Staffordshire; describes the state of Mr Chappell's accounts; explains arrangements surrounding the lease for Mr Bristowe which has been agreed to by Will Clark, the tenant of Clipstone Warren.
For address see paper wrapper Pl C 1/51. |