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1. 1 Jun 1861 Declaration by Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot of Penrice Castle, Glamorgan, MP, of his settled estates.
2. Undated schedule of deeds and other items relating to an estate at Belton in Rutland, the property of John Eagleton in mortgage to Lady Elisabeth Feilding and Miss Feilding. Enclosed is a note to Messrs Kay & Son from M Wightwick notifying of an address he can be contacted on.
3. 2 Nov 1842 Letter from M Wightwick to William Read King concerning John Eagleton's mortgage.
4. 1 Nov 1842 Letter from W & F Awdry to William Read King to say a deed has been sent that has been executed by Lady Feilding.
5. 12 Sep 1842 Letter from John Eagleton to William Read King to say that Wightwick, solicitor of Canterbury, is ready to pay off Lady Feilding's mortgage although King can't accept it. With copy of reply from William Read King to say they cannot accept the amount until 28 Oct when the notice expires.
6. 20 Oct 1842 Letter from John Eagleton to William Read King: he wants to settle the business whilst he is in Canterbury the next day.
7. 5 Oct (1842) Copy letter from William Read King to Lady Feilding: he has had to leave town.
8. 14 Oct 1842 Letter from M Wightwick to William Read King sending a draft transfer for the mortgage payment.
9. Undated copy letter from William Read King to Lady Feilding with instructions for when Mr Wightwick arrives.
10. 31 Aug 1842 Letter from Mr Wightwick to William Read King: he wants to see the relevant deeds for Belton as he has an abstract.
11. 3 Oct 1842 Letter from Lady Feilding to William Read King concerning architects' wishes to erect a portico with pillars next door to her house in Sackville Street, and she wants to check with King that she should agree. With copy reply from William Read King.
12. 17 Mar 1840 Letter from John Eagleton to William Read King about a piece of land called Stir Nook in the conveyances of Belton sold to him: he has not been able to find out what the piece of land was. Wants to know what the quantity conveyed was as the measurements seem to be more than in the conveyance. With copy reply from William Read King.
13. 25 Feb 1842 Letter from John Eagleton to William Read King asking him to forward a note to Lady Feilding asking for some money.
14. 22 Jun 1842 Letter from John Eagleton to William Read King concerning the Belton estate and the mortgage. With copy reply from William Read King.
15. 12 Apr 1842 Letter from Lady Feilding to William Read King asking for an update on the Eagleton mortgage.
16. 24 Apr 1842 Letter from Lady Feilding to William Read King: she wants the mortgage to be paid off and wants to give the required six months' notice. With copy letter to John Eagleton from William Read King giving the notice.
17. 2 Mar 1842 Letter from Lady Feilding to William Read King: she is thinking of asking for the mortgage to be paid off. With copy letter to John Eagleton from William Read King about the money required.
18. 28 Oct 1842 Copy transfer of mortgage of the capital messuage or farm house with barn, stables, outbuildings, yards, garden and orchard at Belton, Rutland, and various closes of land and houses at Belton from Lady Elisabeth Teresa Fox Feilding and Miss Henrietta Horatia Maria Feilding, and John Eagleton of Uppingham, to Ann Neame of the parish of Faversham, Kent, widow of John Neame of Selling, Kent, and Charles Neame of Selling.
Enclosed:
31 Oct 1842 Letter from W & F Awdry to William Read King returning the executed deeds.
3 Nov 1842 Note from William Read King to Lady Feilding confirming receipt of the principal money from John Eagleton.
1 and 3 Nov 1842 Letter from Thomas Stilwell & Sons to William Read King confirming receipt of the money for Lady Feilding from John Eagleton.
5 Oct 1842 Letter from Lady Feilding: Miss Feilding is in England so if her signature is required she is available.
24 Oct 1842 Letter from Mr Wightwick to William Read King: he needs the signatures of King's clients. With copy reply from William Read King.
Draft letter to Lady Feilding from William Read King concerning the expiry of the notice to pay off the mortgage, and the signatures needed.
19. 13 Feb 1821 Draft will of William Henry Fox Talbot.
20. Jul 1820 Statement as to the title of William Henry Fox Talbot to the manor, rectory and abbey of Lacock and diverse estates in Wiltshire, and narrative showing the comparative situation of the property on 31 Jul 1800 and Feb 1820: gives detailed views on the debts incurred after William Davenport Talbot's death. Includes some notes on Fox Talbot's title 1821.
21. Undated notes on financial matters after 1846 (Lady Feilding's death).
22. 22 Mar 1847 Will of Henrietta Horatia Maria Feilding (2 copies).
23. 1818-1819 Account of the estate of John Davenport deceased, showing William Henry Fox Talbot's share. Includes letter of 23 Feb 1819 from Edward Clark to William Read King enclosing the copy of the account.
24. 1882 Inland Revenue assessment on a freehold thatched cottage and garden at Wick Lane in the parish of Lacock, a freehold dwelling house and garden in East Street in the parish of Lacock and three freehold cottages and gardens at Cantox Hill in the parish of Lacock, for George Milsom on the death of his father John Milsom. |