| Content Description | Encloses 2 letters from Mr Aslabie [Pl C 1/61-62]; Mr Gace informed him that Aslabie declared at Nottingham to John Sherwin and Mr Sweetaple that the agreement was broken and that Lord Clare would have the whole estate; thinks that the tenants will be astonished at this; reports that the duchess is still furious and Farr threatens everybody with writs, but has not yet done anything; despite being put off, hopes that Dixon and Lee will search the offices for writs; emphasises that if any of the tenants are neglected, he will lose all the credit he has built up with them.
Comments on the dedication of Soresby to Harley particularly against Farr; comments on Farr's ill manners toward the Harleys; explains that Soresby desires 2 commissions, the post of high steward for John Blayny and the post of sheriff for himself; lists old and new commissioners; has spoken to Mr Neale who is keen for Harley not to dispense with the livings of Cottam [Cotham] and Sibthorpe, as he hopes that his son may get out of his troubles; adds a request that the duke send him back the signed commissions for new gamekeepers.
Postscript of letter is damaged, with text loss, leaving meaning obscure; apparently refers to business with Mr Sharp and the Earl of Clare. |