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PlC - Correspondence in the Portland (London) Collection, and Papers of W.H.C. Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, 1664-1809
1 - Correspondence relating to the Harley estates based at Wimpole and Welbeck (1707-39), with various earlier enclosures; 1664-1739
Document Reference
Pl C 1/600
Title
Letter from John Cossen, Wimpole, to Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford, Dover Street, London; 19 Nov. 1727
Date
19 November 1727
Extent
2 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Suggests that a new way ought to be created for the Whaddon carts because of the damage they are causing to the existing ways near Wimpole; adds that much gravel and stone recently has been cut and put on the yards and lanes and in the stable court; writes that 12 loads of coal have also been brought in; has sent mutton and butter and will be sending butter, a woodcock and perhaps a veal.
Term
estate business, Wimpole
roads, Wimpole
domestic affairs, provisions
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA38705
Cossen; John (fl 1713-1738); Mr; wood agent later chief agent of 2nd Earl of Oxford at Wimpole
fl 1713-1738
NA1047
Harley; Edward (1689-1741); 2nd Earl of Oxford and Mortimer; styled Lord Harley 1711-1724
1689-1741
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