Journal entry – John Grey – 20 Mar 1835

By - gregpfinch20 Mar 1835
Document Type: Journal entry
Date: 20 Mar 1835
Correspondent: John Grey
Archive Source: TNA ADM 80/20
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Friday 20th March



Agreed with the Tenants of Rawgreen & Turfhouse, to take the Eadsbush Allotments between them at the rent of £9…. each, the former for 15 years and the latter for 20 to correspond with the terms of their respective Farms.  They taking upon themselves the repair of the Boundary Fences and such as it may needful to keep up, without expecting any allowance from the Hospital.  I send the Agreements for the Boards Acceptance.   That for Eadsbush has not been returned yet by Mr Crawhall.  Rode over the Estates of Highside, Bagraw, Coastley & Highwood, where there is some draining & fencing.    Came back by the large plantation at Highwood, where we are cutting a quantity of Scots Firs for the Railway. 

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