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Document ReferenceOs C 377
TitleLetter from William Sample, Matfen, Northumberland, to [W.H. Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck], 4th Duke of Portland; 27 Oct. 1848
Date27 October 1848
Extent2 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionRefers to his previous letter concerning soil burning experiment; informs him in detail of cost of applying guano; comments on recent experiments; agrees that land would benefit from furrow draining.

Os C 376 enclosed within.
Termland, use of
agriculture, drainage
agricultural improvements
agriculture, soil burning

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Persons
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
Places
CodeSet
PL10238/Matfen/Northumberland/England
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