| Content Description | Comments that he does not know how to answer the letter of [Dowager] Lady Monson or Mr Brough; did suggest to Mr Brough, however, that Alverton was the duke's, but if he was wrong, felt that everything could be settled to the 'satisfaction of the Ladies'; mentions the keeping of the cattle has been at the expense of Mr Neale for some time; gives some account of estate finances, referring in particular to the collection of rents, bills that have been paid, and payments to particular members of estate staff; gives particulars of amounts sent to Messrs Childs' 'shop'; reports the ill health of Mr Dakeynce and fears he will not be able to come to Welbeck; Laccock is better and so will soon be able to send the duke the particulars of the walls; will be at Bolsover and Chesterfield next week. |