Document Reference | Os C 372 |
Title | Letter from William Sample, Bothal, Northumberland to [W.H. Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck], 4th Duke of Portland; 20 Sept. 1848 |
Date | 20 September 1848 |
Extent | 2 ff |
Level | Item/file |
Content Description | Refers to agricultural experiment at Cockle Park Farm on Bothal estate; informs him that land has been furrowed and drained; states that crop yields have been increased by application of guano with wild grass and clover seeds; advises use of method in future. |
Term | agriculture, crops |
agriculture, drainage |
land, use of |
agricultural improvements |
agriculture, fertilizers |
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Persons
Code | PersonName | Dates of existence |
NA9993 | Sample; William (fl 1848); Mr; land agent for Duke of Portland | fl 1848 |
NA1045 | Bentinck; William H. Cavendish-Scott- (1768-1854); 4th Duke of Portland; styled Marquess of Titchfield 1768-1809 | 1768-1854 |
Places
Code | Set |
PL10231 | /Bothal/Northumberland/England |