From W. E. Darwin to John Higgins 30 October [1871]
Down, | Beckenham, Kent.
October 30th
Dear Sir,
I have today talked over the Matters respecting Claythorpe with my Father, and considering all the circumstances he agrees with me that I need feel no scruples whatever in declining to continue Mr Gilberts representative as my tenant at Claythorpe.1
Such being the case I shall be much pleased if your son will become my tenant.2 It seems to me to be a very good thing for the progress of farming generally, when Gentlemen will devote their spare time to make a sort of science as well as amusement of the art of farming.
Will you please ask your son to consider the best site for a couple of new cottages, to be built in the spring.
Of course I should supply a cottage rent free for your Son’s bailiff.
My Father wishes to be very kindly remembered to you. | I am, Dear Sir, | Yours very truly | W. E. Darwin
John Higgins Esq
Footnotes
Bibliography
White, William. 1872. History, gazetteer and directory of Lincolnshire, and the city and diocese of Lincoln, comprising a general survey of the county, and separate historical, statistical and topographical descriptions. 3d edition. Sheffield: William White. London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co.
Summary
Has discussed the tenancy at Claythorpe with his father, and he will be happy for JH’s son to take over the farm.
Letter details
- Letter no.
- DCP-LETT-8034F
- From
- William Erasmus Darwin
- To
- John Higgins
- Sent from
- Down
- Source of text
- Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/5/11)
- Physical description
- ALS 3pp
Please cite as
Darwin Correspondence Project, “Letter no. 8034F,” accessed on 23 April 2024, https://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/?docId=letters/DCP-LETT-8034F.xml
