ECR 64 639
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ECR 64 639
Title
Goldcliff, Coldra, Nash and Christchurch, Monmouthshire: Letter from J.W. Thomas to J. Goodall
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Date
30 December 1816
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Mount St Albans near Caerleon.
J.W. Thomas to the Provost, the Revd. J. Goodall: the Provost's reply to his earlier letter calls for an explanation as it appears to censure him in part. He considers that his proposals were fair and advantageous to the College. He was aware that tenants for life and corporate bodies were empowered to sell part of their estates for redemption of Land Tax but did not know that Eton has completed the redemption. He understood Priory wood and Coldra manor had been held on very long lease and was not aware that the College could only grant leases for 21 years, renewable every 7 at an agreed fine. His reference to distressed labourers had no sinister object, but he thought it right to mention his motive in renewing his proposals. He would be glad to know the terms on which the College would lease Priory wood to him, but will have no further dealings with the Revd. W. Roberts whose strange reply he quotes.
J.W. Thomas to the Provost, the Revd. J. Goodall: the Provost's reply to his earlier letter calls for an explanation as it appears to censure him in part. He considers that his proposals were fair and advantageous to the College. He was aware that tenants for life and corporate bodies were empowered to sell part of their estates for redemption of Land Tax but did not know that Eton has completed the redemption. He understood Priory wood and Coldra manor had been held on very long lease and was not aware that the College could only grant leases for 21 years, renewable every 7 at an agreed fine. His reference to distressed labourers had no sinister object, but he thought it right to mention his motive in renewing his proposals. He would be glad to know the terms on which the College would lease Priory wood to him, but will have no further dealings with the Revd. W. Roberts whose strange reply he quotes.
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