| Description | Bundle of miscellaneous papers, many concerning a proposal to reclaim a large tract of land from the Wash. Contains "Great Level of the Wash: Prospectus"; "Second Report of Sir John Rennie"; "Report of George Rennie"; "Report of W.C. Mylne"; "Statement of the Objects of the Deputation attending the Right Honourable Chancellor of the Exchequer"; "Great Level of the Wash Inclosure"; Mr Lane's printed letter to the inhabitants of Kings Lynn; a draft petition of the Bedford Level Corporation, asking for an inquiry into the practicality of the proposed scheme; memorials of the inhabitants of the town of Wisbech and several owners of lands in the Middle and South Levels in support of the Bill; a draft analysis of the proceedings taken for draining the Great Level of the Fens; a notice concerning the delivery of Norfolk Estuary share certificates; a statement of account for the Great Level of the Wash; the report of a Sub-Committee; resolutions; newspaper cuttings; notes and correspondence. Also contains a petition of Lord William Cavendish-Bentinck in support of Mr John Rennie's proposal to improve the drainage of the River Ouse, and resolutions concerning the Ouse Outfall Improvements. |