Record

Document Reference	Pl C 52/176
Title	Unsigned letter, probably from John Heaton, Burlington Street, London to [W.H.C. Cavendish-Bentinck] Marquess of Titchfield [later 4th Duke of Portland]; 2 May 1801.
Date	2 May 1801
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Explains that he has shown the Duke of Portland the papers relating to his concerns; points out a mistake in the papers relating to the paternal estate, which he has explained to the duke; has shown the duke the account of repairs for Bulstrode in 1799 and 1800; gives the average yearly sum required; mentions a statement made at Welbeck which shows the excess of expenditure over these 2 years; explains that the duke owes money to some tradesmen who are now in great financial distress; believes they should be paid off immediately; describes suits brought against the duke by various tradesmen; gives examples of how the duke intends to economise; mentions the duke's plan that Titchfield buy some of his estates in Northumberland; mentions the amount of income tax that is owed; adds that duke is very concerned about his finances.
Term	debts, 3rd Duke of Portland

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA905	Bentinck; William H.C. Cavendish- (1738-1809); 3rd Duke of Portland; succ. 1762	1738-1809
NA41516	Philips; - (fl 1801); Mr; fishmonger	fl 1801
NA41517	Jefferies; - (fl 1801); Mr; goldsmith	fl 1801
NA41518	Stest; - (fl 1801); Mr; wine merchant	fl 1801
NA41519	Beard; - (fl 1801); Mr; baker	fl 1801
NA41520	Taylor; - (fl 1801); Mr; oilman	fl 1801
NA41521	Blackmore; Edward (fl 1801); Mr; tailor of Covent Garden London	fl 1801
NA37700	Heaton; John (-1818); of Burlington Street, London; agent to Duke of Portland	-1818
NA1045	Bentinck; William H. Cavendish-Scott- (1768-1854); 4th Duke of Portland; styled Marquess of Titchfield 1768-1809	1768-1854