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Document ReferenceOs C 374
TitleLetter from William Sample, Bothal, Northumberland, to [W.H. Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck], 4th Duke of Portland; 11 Nov. 1848
Date11 October 1848
Extent2 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionInforms him that he will provide details of soil burning experiment when he collects papers from Matfen; comments in detail upon application of lime to soils; believes it to be waste of money and labour if applied yearly.
Termminerals, lime
agriculture, fertilizers
agricultural improvements
agriculture, experiments

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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA9993Sample; William (fl 1848); Mr; land agent for Duke of Portlandfl 1848
NA1045Bentinck; William H. Cavendish-Scott- (1768-1854); 4th Duke of Portland; styled Marquess of Titchfield 1768-18091768-1854
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