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RefNoKMAN1/A/10/7/4
AltRefNoM10/7/4
TitleCopy of a letter from William Burness, Kimbolton Lodge, to Mr Purves
DescriptionIn this letter, Burness outlines some of his reasoning as to why he renders it "impossible to remain in conversation" with Purves and his establishment. Accuses the Shepherd of countermanding his orders and "sacrificing his graces's interests" whilst "attempting to enforce the same in my prescence". Deducted wages for Charles West for disobedience and abscence from work. Accuses Purves of authorising the Shepherd to counterman his orders.
Date23 August 1847
CreatorNameThe Montagu family of Kimbolton Castle: estate and family papers
RepositoryHuntingdonshire Archives

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P/0076Montagu; Sir; George (1799-1855); 6th Duke of Manchester (1843-1855); of Kimbolton Castle1799-1855
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