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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3580/E/9
TitleCopy-joint letter from R[obert] Wright [of Great Longstone] and J[ames] Longsdon to representative or agent of Duke of Devonshire, reminding him of conversation between him and James Longsdon when in London, about inclosing Little Longstone Common, reporting favourable conversations with local proprietors, and Wright's discovery of an old map and survey of Little Longstone Common, of which 506 acres enclosed, 324 acres common, and 119 acres pasture called the Hay, stinted at 58 beasts
Mr Milnes, lessee of tithe of wool and lambs, say that Dean and Chapter of Lichfield will expect land in lieu. Proprietors thought likely to come to £30 or £40, reference to Duke's share. Survey dated 1611 by Senior can be sent to London
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLongsdon family of Little Longstone
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