'Ledger - W.C.' [William Crawshay II?]
- MS Vols/ Volume 7.
- Ffeil
- 1826-1839
Rhan oCyfarthfa Papers,
'Ledger - W.C.' [William Crawshay II?]
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Robert Crawshay, to [William Gray],
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Concerning paying the farm account at the end of the month in which matter he wishes to act as his father would wish whether legally bound to do so or not, to which purpose he will consult an earlier will; other matters connected with the executorship of the will.
Robert Crawshay, to [William Gray],
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Concerning arrangements for making all necessary payments to meet the Liabilities of Caversham estate and all necessary investments to provide for annuities, etc.
Robert Crawshay, to Henry Crawshay,
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Sends a cheque for £1,500, in respect of Probate Duty, to be signed by recipient and forwarded to the bankers.
Robert Crawshay, to W(illia)m Gray, Esq., London,
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Notifying the despatch of two cheques to Henry Crawshay, and naming a convenient day for recipient's visit to Cavesham Park.
Robert Crawshay, to Henry Crawshay his brother and co-executor of the will of their father,
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Sends a cheque for signature by recipient, with instruction to send it to Messrs. Glyn & Co.
Robert Crawshay, to W(illia)m Gray, Esq., London,
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Concerning the employment of Mr. Fuller as valuer, the taking out of Letters of Probates and arrangements for drawing any money needed for the (Cyfarthfa) works.
Robert Crawshay, to W(illia)m Gray, Esq., London,
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Concerning the appointment of a valuer for the Caversham estate and the writer's desire to have recipient's assistance in looking over the bills, etc., at the end of the month.
Robert Crawahay, to W(illia)m Grays Esq., London,
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Instructing recipient to withdraw from Messrs, Glyn (bankers) all the money in the Private & House Accounts (of William Crawshay, deceased) and to engage someone to value the stock, manage the crops and production etc., of Caversham Park estate.
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William Jones, to Mr. Thomas Grant, Cambridge, to inform recipient that the "Lamb & Flag" (inn) is to be had, and that tile Landlord will probably accept gradual payment of the purchase price.
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Robert Crawshay, to Richard Wight, Esq., Ludlow, to enquire if John Davenport, who has been recommended by recipient for the post of coachman, is still disengaged and is capable of performing various duties.
Robert Crawshay, to Mr. Henry Ward,
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Acknowledging the arrival of [Stuffed?] fish, but complaining of the high charge for the cases and of the broken glass of the large trout [case?]. [Very Vague Letter].
Robert Crawshay, to Messrs. Mawson & Swan,
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An order for photographic materials.
Robert Crawshay, to Thomas Loader,
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The terms at which recipient will be employed (as coachman) if he accepts the post.
E. Stephens, Public Library, Ludlow, to Mr. E. Partridge,
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A request for information as to the abilities and character of John Davenport who has been recommended for the post of Coachman with Mr. Crawshay by the Revd. Richard Wight, B.A., of whom information is also sought.
Robert Crawshay, to E. M. Elderton, Esq., London,
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Declining to promise his vote or assistance to recipient because he wishes first to see who will be the other candidates.
Robert Crawshay, to Mr. Tho(ma)s L. White, Merthyr Tydfil,
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Granting permission for his name to be used as Patron of the Pentwyn Regatta,) towards which he gives £5, but indicating that he can play no managerial or other part in the affair.
Robert Crawshay, to Juliet (Mrs. St. Clair, Cheltenham),
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Sends a donation to the Gloucestershire Eye Institute. Personal.
Robert Crawshay, to Mr. E. Fox, London,
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Sends a remittance in payment of an account. Photographic business matters.
Robert Crawshay, to C. F. Baker, Fulham,
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Concerning recipient's application for the post of coachman.