| Content Description | Belatedly thanks the duke for his letter; is afraid that he cannot sell his property for any other purpose than paying back his debt to Lord Downe and Mr Canning; believes, however, that the 'acquisition' would be very desirable; refers to his letter to the duke sent from Scarborough which suggested how the duke's position might be relieved; argues that the Nottinghamshire estate is valuable enough to shoulder some of the expenses, and explains in detail how more revenue can be raised; suggestions include looking at the rents of estates that have not been regulated for over 20 years and investigating how 2 estates in Mansfield could yield more money; as Mr Gould is not there, cannot be very specific, but has been accurate and thinks that preparations should be made without delay; will send an estimate of the park fencing. |