R3/1958

Correspondence from Burnaby, T.B., Asfordby to John Gotobed: Letter mainly regarding tenants and tenancy.Related Material: SEE R3/1955

19 Dec 1794

From: 1794 To: 1794

Reads- Tithes at Ridgmont; told Pares I would write & state matter as fairly as I could. Tenant had notice 1793 to quit; told him I should raise him £20 (i.e. to £160 per annum); he had complained to my father-in-law Abney many years ago & got it reduced. Repairs required. I employed Shaw of Woburn to estimate; asked Fairey to let him have timber. Repairs not done. Shaw's estimate for materials & workmanship £72. Decided to sell. If Duke wants tenants, must do Millard the justice to say that in 13 years he has never failed to have rent ready; sober, honest, industriously, though slovenly; I could recommend a tenant who would be glad to give £60 per annum for farm & repair at own expense.

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Burnaby, Thomas Beaumont,
Pares,
Abney,
Shaw,
Fairey,
Duke of Bedford,
Millard

Asfordby, tithes, RIDGMONT, tenancy, money, FAMILY, building work, WOBURN, estimator, timber, rentals, farms