| Content Description | Refers to the recent forest fires, which have not damaged any of the earl's property; writes that the fire at Lindhurst was started in order to prepare the ground for deer but was done carelessly and threatened the woods at Mansfield and Harlow; thinks that they ought to be punished by the forest officers (Lord Byron being the chief) as this happens every year.
Reports that the other fire started in Clumber Park and caused damage both there and at Thoresby Park; writes that his fever and fits have returned but that after taking some bark he is feeling better; has also been treating himself using the 'South Method', as described; mentions that the winds have been high and have 'swept away many people, many sheep & all our Grass & I think all our money too'.
Wishes to know where the earl would like to check the accounts; can come to London if this is convenient; adds that he has sent a bill on Samuel Smith to Mr Winn for his fee farm rent; has not heard from Mr Bannister. |