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(i) Memorandum from T S Heley to W Merry concerning some land in Stanbridge with coprolite deposits worth approx 16,000, 30 April 1897 (ii) Telegram from Ostentons to Mr Merry saying that he has received his letter and that the advertisements should be left until next week, 11 May 1897. (iii) Letter: from G Ostenton to Mr Merry suggesting some alternative prices for the Brick Earth and Coprolites, 11 May 1897. (iv) Further correspondence between Ostenton and Merry concerning the Brick Earth, 12 May 1897. (v) Letter: from G Ostenton to Mr Merry telling him to delay the advertisements a further week because he believes he may have found a buyer for the Brick Earth, 13 May 1897. (vi) Letter: from Mr Merry to G Ostenton stating he may not have been able to stop the advertisements, May 14 1897. (vii) Letter: from G Ostenton to Mr Merry explaining that he is offering the Brick Earth to some potential buyers, 19 May 1897. (viii) Letter: Ostentonto Merry stating he has been unable to find anyone in London interested in the Stanbridge land, 3 June 1897. (ix) Letter: Highton and Rumball to Mr Merry explaining that an applicant of theirs needs more information on the Brick Earth and coprolites, 3 June 1897. (x) Memorandum from T S Heley to Mr Merry offering him a commission of 1% on sales if he advertises his land, 4 June 1898. (xi) Letter: Highton and Rumball to Merry stating that their applicant has yet to make an offer on the Brick Earth and coprolite land, 25 June 1898. (xii) Sale Particulars: of a freehold property consisting of 50 acres of accommodation land. Situated midway between Stanbridge Ford Railway Station and Stanbridge Village. Property of Mr T S Heley. Auction at the Five Bells Inn, Stanbridge. 15 July 1898. With conditions of sale. (5 copies, including one with map and account of sale).1898 (xiii) Letter: from A R Heley to Mr Merry, explaining that Mr T S Heley is unwell and that the bill should be sent to a different address July 1898. (xiv) Letter: from A W Utter to A W Henry explaining that he doesn't want the land containing the 'gault' as there is plenty all over the district, 23 Sept 1898. (xv) Letter: from Forder & Son to A W Merry stating he doesn't want the land containing the 'gault' as it is too costly to make bricks with, 29 December 1898.

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From: 1897 To: 1898

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Heley, T.S.,
Merry, W,
Ostenton, G.,
Highton & Rumball,
Heley, A R,
Utter, A.W.,
Henry, A.W.,
Forder & Son

coprolites, clay, sale particulars, Stanbridge Five Bells, plans, STANBRIDGE