| Content Description | Reports that he attended the Land Tax appeal at Caxton where he attempted to get a reduction in the tax on the newly-purchased estate at Kingston [purchased in 1717]; refers to the total rents in 1715 which are now increased; describes his arguments about the tax on the underwood; writes that Mr Kimpton did not appear and he [Cossen] was not entirely certain about the rent; will do some research into the parish rates.
Adds that he has demanded damages from one of the assessors, Mr Sparks, who has cut down trees on Lord Harley's waste; reports that the brick wall around the Mellon ground is finished, but that work on 'the new Building' has not progressed since the floor was laid; refers to the provision of bricks and stone; requests instructions as to Mrs Judith Brown who is asking for boardwages though she is not on the list.
Date estimated with reference to Lord Harley's style of address and to the date of purchase of the Kingston estate. |