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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/E/16673
TitleMalcom Laing to William Philp Perrin: reports on prospects for a water mill at Blue Mountain and comments on Perrin's scheme to send out white craftsmen. Again advises against selling off any part of the estate; if Forest were to be restocked it could be given to Sarah Perrin in place of her legacy; it will bring her an interest above what £10,000 sterling will in England laid out in the funds. Approves of Perrin's plan of a continental tour, but hopes he will then visit Jamaica. Suggests sending out a dormant power of attorney in case of Laing's death; Charles Price jun. would make an excellent attorney, as would Edward Bullock, and John Jaques, Laing's assistant; Dr. James Blaw would be another reliable person; Charles Hodgson, overseer at Vere, is altogether trustworthy. Laing has named Perrin as one of his executors.
Date30 Aug 1766
DescriptionMicrofilmed M784
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorFitzHerbert family of Tissington
CopiesMicrofilm M784
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