| Content Description | Has received the duke's commands of the 13th and the minutes of the consultation, but has had no letter from Mr Banks containing the duke's orders; reports that the only list of the arrears of the estates that is missing is that of Mr Farr's collection; gives a rough estimate of what he thinks might be finally collected; has not received more than £566 from Mr Soresby and Mr Robin Banks, whereas has had £2900 from Mr Bristowe.
Remainder of letter is damaged, with text loss, leaving meaning obscure; comments that he [Wenman] will attend Mr Banks when he goes amongst the tenants; mentions the orders being served on many of the tenants; comments on some of Harley's leases; refers to the duchess's actions over the hounds at Clipstone and the various claims to them. |