| Title | William Stanhope, Elvaston, to (aunt) "Mrs Cha" [rles Stanhope?]: man sent to see coal pits say worth £600 per annum if drained but sough needs consent Mr Wilkins or Newbold freeholders. The man Mr Adderley speaks of has new invention to drain by fire without a sough. He offers £80 per annum for 4 years working only 2 acres, Would give great deal more for long lease. |