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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D184/10/8-43
Former ReferenceD184/WB66-101
TitleLetters and papers mostly to William Wilson of Carnfield from J Blackwall, mainly concerning a dispute between Wilson, Blackwall and the Downing's, and George Hodgkinson, over premises in Carter Lane, South Normanton. Subjects include; a new design of plough costing 6 guineas; health of Blackwall's family; breeding of pigs on his farm; the weather unfavourable for soldiering, but his men will make a good regiment; coal agreement; breeding of Spanish and Marino sheep, including samples of wool; taxes paid by tenants; Hodgkinson's life tenancy of Carter Lane and the Malt Office, and prospective tenants; drainage of a field near Blackwell Brook and filling in of sough; bills from Wilkinson for valuing Carter Lane premises; repair of Wilson's gun; valuation of wood; bond and referees to settle dispute with Hodgkinson; Berristow and Small Field not in the marriage settlement; title deeds of Blackwall - Downing properties; solicitor's bills, and agreement between 1. Francis Clarke of Fulwood Lane, labourer and Mary his wife 2. Wilson for Blackwall and the Misses Downing, for surrender of the Little Croft in Fulwood Lane, consideration £80
Date1809-1813
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorRevell and Wilson families of Carnfield in South Normanton
TermFarming
Farms
Agricultural equipment
Animal husbandry
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