R3/5171

The loss of time in the mechanics' shops in the short days, and the cost of candles in the offices, not required if gas lighting is installed. Until more is known of Francis's patent will not be in a position to determine the best process. Asked Mr Pearse when he would like to have Mr Cumings' charge for balancing; he said it had better be sent along with the Solicitor's charges. PS Barness has been laid up for a week with influenza. Martin is to pay a visit to see the sale stock, will get some of the tenants to meet him and hear what he has to say on deep draining. Read the Times article on fat cattle - it is quite true, there is much waste. "I think the example of really good Butchers' Bullocks at the Annual Sale here much more useful to the practical Farmers around than the Monsters collected at Baker Street." 2 sheets.

6 December 1846

From: 1846 To: 1846

English

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Haedy, Christopher,
Bennett, Thomas,
Cuming,
Pearse,
Barness,
Martin

gas works, gas lighting, cattle