| Description | Letter from Lady C. Maynard, Grosvenor Square, London requesting a reference for Elizabeth Edgely, a former cook for Lady Leicester.
Letter from R. Littleton congratulating Lady Leicester and Sir Peter on the birth of their little girl and asking a series of questions concerning the wellbeing of the family and the state of the construction of Tabley House. He expresses disappointment at not hearing or receiving a visit from Miss Byrnes.
Letter from Margaret Stanley inquiring after the health of Lady and Lord Leicester in light of the recent passing of Mrs Price and Mrs Slaughter along with the wellbeing of Master Leicester and the 'sweet little girl of girls'.(1)
Letter from Margaret Stanley again of condolence having heard from her sister Warburton of 'the melancholy event' that has happened in the family, asking after the wellbeing of Sir Peter, Catherine and their two children.
Letter from Henry Byrne regarding his arrival in Great Britain from Tabley, he thanks her for her letter and states he has arranged for flowers to be forwarded to her by Mr Knight of Liverpool.
Letter from M. Stamford in response to a request by Lady Leicester for a reference for Betty Williamson, who receives generally good comment although Mrs Stamford suspects her of passing on items from her larder to feed poor relatives in Durham.
Letter from M. Smith offering thanks for the letter she has received and apparent condolences for a death in the family, probably Sir Peter Byrne Leicester her husband. Request from Lady Leicester to visit Mr and Mrs Chomondley in the near future.
Lady Leicester's proposals to Mr Roylance for a piece of ground in Witton called the Farther Grinstack in the present holding of George Percival to sink a rock pit and maintain it for the next twenty-one years from last Lady Day, 1774.
Letter from John Gilbert stating he cannot pay the money owing to Lady Leicester until next week.
Letter from Thomas Beckett regarding his journey back to Tabley through Northampton and Derby, of the house he says all is well though he saw a man who could have been trespassing on the grounds the day before.
Letter from Elizabeth Russell, sister-in-law of Lady Leicester and sister of Sir Peter concerning the death of Mr Hadfield, Tabley estate management and suggestions for a possible replacement. She expresses concern for Catherine, Lady Leicester's health and suggests she should try the sea air as it has aided her in the past. She also asks after her nephew. Letters to Mr Broomfield estate management on estate affairs such as the employment of new staff and the rental of property. |