Record

Document Reference	Os C 644
Title	Draft letter in French from J.E. Denison, to [E.D. Pasquier], Duke of Pasquier; 18 Aug. 1855
Date	18 August 1855
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	States that he has not been neglecting his commission or duties but has been learing more on subject of farming; comments on his reading of newspaper articles; refers to Mr Huskinson's 500 acres of cultivated land; discusses cost effectiveness of agricultural improvements; refers to implements shown at Carlisle exhibition; states that Huskinson's son has been appointed to commission although Denison believes Huskinson senior would be more suitable; compares him with [un-named] French agriculturist; hopes Pasquier will visit him in England. Dated from Os C 644/1.
Language	French
Term	exhibitions, Carlisle Exhibition 1855
	agriculture
	agricultural improvements
	appointments, commissions
	machinery, agricultural

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA8064	Huskinson; Thomas (1817-1887); Mr; Nottingham land agent; of Epperstone Manor	1817-1887
NA10193	Huskinson; William Lambe (1839-1904); Mr; Nottinghamshire land agent; son of Thomas Huskinson	1839-1904
NA199	Denison; J. Evelyn (1800-1873); 1st Viscount Ossington; M.P. Speaker of House of Commons 1857-72 created Viscount Ossington 1872	1800-1873
NA10194	Pasquier; Etienne D. de (1767-1862); Duke of Pasquier; statesman member of French Academy	1767-1862