Reference
HG12/4/1
Title
To John Higgins, Turvey Abbey from Robert Adams, 27 Charlotte St., Fitzroy Sq
Date free text
11 April 1814
Production date
From: 1814 To: 1814
Scope and Content
"Does not this good news make your heart jump for joy. ALL London will light tonight". Has 3 new cuttings for valuable apple trees; John may have Ribstone Pippin but will not repent cultivating new varieties. If grafts succeed, will John give plants to neighbours, Mrs Higgins, Mr Eyles and Mr Hooper. Was glad to hear from Mr Cooche? "you and all the good folks at the House had visited & all differences at an end.." and that Mrs H. had had a child. Hopes Coxes Drop is flourishing. Mr Adams sends kind regards to Mrs H. and family. Cuttings sent off tomorrow by Wellingborough Coach, therefore send to Olney for them.
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