- ReferenceL30/11/339/501a
- TitleLetter from Mary Yorke to Lady de Grey, sent from Forthampton Court. Thanks for good account of [Anne Savile] Lady Pollington [presumably following birth of Arthur Savile in December 1819]. Mention of Lady Hardwicke having still not recovered her voice.
- Date free text19 Jan [1820?]
- Production dateFrom: 1820 To: 1820
- Scope and ContentLady Hardwicke's 'activity about the poor orphans must of course have been suspended' which explains the small sum subscribed other than donations from Lord Hardwicke and their near connections. Pleased with the little tract of the soldier sent by Lady de Grey, and requests half a dozen more for Tewkesbury and friend Mr Holland's inn there. Anecdote relating to John Buckle. Mention of Lord Grenvilles speech to the House on the beginning of the sessions. Comments about the observation that 'the increase of population was one cause of the distress of the Country, partly caused by the artificial and improvident system of our poor laws.' New neighbours Plumptre begin their residence here on Thursday. The writer feels sorry for the young man - is informed by Mr Broome that it is not his wish that brings him. Comments about Plumptre's infirmity with respect to sight making it impossible for him to amuse himself. At Gloucester he had a constant source of society that he will not have in Forthampton. The writer believes the fear of being called to residence in Lincoln is the point the affair turned on - Plumptre thanked the writer for having furnished and excuse by offering the Living at Forthampton. Plumptre and his sister have been invited to dine on Thursday to meet Mr & Mrs Joseph Yorke and Miss Cocks of Ditton, who is coming for a few days. Hopes Lord Grantham is recovered from the accident in his workshop. Distress caused by want of coal; the writer is cutting down dry old trees and old posts for the poor till the coal vessels can come up the river
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