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In this letter, Knightley Adams asks George Pearsons for advice regarding his hesitancy in his relationships with women. Possibly stemming from his lack of religious activity since moving from Ethrop.
Letter from W. Welchman to George Pearson, June 9, 1758
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W. Welchman describes a letter from his cousin Molly Westley that stated George Pearson's promise to send the Welchmans a canary bird. States that the accompanied black bag is the only form of transportation he had for the canary bird to...
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, March 13
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Letter from a G. Knightley to George Pearson dated March 13th. Knightley apologizes for not writing sooner as he has had no free time lately and invites Pearson to his estate. Note on verso describing his construction of a new stable and...
Letter from Richard Beale to George Pearson, August 27, 1765
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Mr. Beale refers to Mr. Pearson's. offer to purchase a reversion of his estate, and discusses rising land values. Beale proposes to take action against a tenant who has sold timber from his estate. There are two lists on verso, one of...
Letter from Theophilus Biddulph to George Pearson, February 23, 1768
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Sir Theophilus Biddulph thanks George Pearson's gift of a pointer dog, but returns him because his dogs on his estate are infected by mange. He also admits that the dog had "too much leather about the chaps, and was not ideal.
Note from Theophilus Biddulph to George Pearson, October 24, 1768
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Sir Theophilus Biddulph acquired a tree catalogue and will discuss it with Mr. Pearsons once he is able to join him in Birbury. He also says that Lady Biddulph will be glad to know when she can send for cheese.
Undated letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson. Knightley sends Pearson some laurel plants and asks Pearson to direct the deliverer to a place where they can obtain four wigs for Knightley. He inquires about Maria's health and says...
Letter from Theophilus Biddulph to George Pearson, June 26, 1768
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Sir Theophilus Biddulph describes an attached letter (not present) from Mr. Harris, where they discuss the sale and appraisal of timber, referred to as the Shakburgh Sale. There is a postscript from Lady Biddulph inviting George Pearson...
Letter from James Knibb to George Pearson, November 2, 1761
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James Knibb declines Mr. Pearson's offer of a bird. Knibb writes to George Pearson's nephew asking to visit and bring his pointer dog. He also asks to return a gun that he had left for repairs.
Receipt of payment to Thomas Greenway to George Pearson, July 13, 1793
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Printed receipt for payment from George Pearson to Thomas Greenway of five pounds and five shillings in relation to the building of a canal from Warwick to the Oxford Canal.
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, February 26
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Letter from a G. Knightley to George Pearson dated February 26th. Knightley recommends a property in Warwick to Pearson and states that Pearson is his ideal neighbor.
Letter from John Welchman to George Pearson, November 2, 1769
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Welchman thanks Pearson for showing his nephew his property that is for sale but states that he will wait to purchase a different property of lesser value.
Letter from Knightley Adams to George Pearson, April 23
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Mr. Knightley Adams writes to George Pearson in discussion of a Miss Vyner who is deciding if she will join the Adams at their estate in Preston. Due to a smallpox exposure, Knightley Adams had items buried or washed and believes it is...
Receipt of two payments from George Pearson, with mention of multiple correspondents, December 21, 1791
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Receipt of a payment of nine shillings from George Pearson to Mr. Wesson, possibly transcribed by John Newcomb. Payment of twenty pence also recorded to Mr. Wesson for the Bishop's rent. Signed by "Rich. Roberts."
Letter from Theophilus Biddulph to George Pearson, February 4, 1771
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Sir Theophilus Biddulph congratulates George Pearson on a recent purchase and offers to pay his debts to Pearson at once if necessary. Various notes on verso, including a list of books.
Letter from Thomas Vyner to George Pearson, January 6, 1764
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Describes the condition of his sick wife, Mrs. Vyner, and asks George Pearson to take as many oysters as Mrs. Vyner wants and asks for six "rowls." Diagram of a garden on verso.
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, April 25
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Letter from a G. Knightley to George Pearson dated April 25th. States that Mrs. Vyner should have assured Pearson that his horse would not be occupied since he must stay close to home to oversee a masonry project.
Letter from Francis Fauquier to George Pearson, March 9, 1794
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Fauquier describes and discusses contracts with Mr. Pearson's tenant farmers as well as upkeep of property. Fauquier suggests adding that each tenant bring to him one load of coals yearly.
Letter from Knightley Adams to George Pearson, April 2, 1766
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Mr. Knightley Adams writes to George Pearson about smallpox in response to a former letter from Pearson. Adams urges Pearson for him to be the first to know of developments concerning smallpox in Ethrop as he and his wife are very...
Letter from John Welchman to George Pearson, May 14, 1763
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John Welchman sends his gun to George Pearson to have a new stock and lock put on it. Welchman wants to use this gun for defense as their house had been broken into. Welchman invites Pearson to visit his house.
Letter from C. Welchman to George Pearson, March 9
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C. Welchman requests Pearson to buy two books about birds, of which he will repay him, and send them by Mr. Wight, a clergyman. Welchman discusses his gold finch and its breeding.
Letter from S. Welchman to George Pearson, December 6, 1760
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Welchman heard that Mrs. Pearson enjoyed venison and sent the Pearsons a shoulder of venison. Regrets to inform that he cannot join Mr. Pearson at present but would be glad to see Mr. and Mrs. Pearson at Flower.
Letter from Young Spirit to George Pearson, February 7
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Young Spirit writes to George Pearson offering him a place as Commissioner for enclosing Cubbington field. He states he will try to send Pearson celery on Monday. Notes on verso.
Letter from Henry Chambers to George Pearson, July 27
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Letter dated July 27th where Henry Chambers describes his activities during a visit to "Sir Peter" at Haydon. Discusses various activities such as fishing, dinners, drinking, the gift of a dog, as well as the distress of his wife.
Letter from Mary Arnett to George Pearson, October 12
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Mary Arnett discusses multiple personal matters such as the gift of a hare which "proved extremely good, her feelings to persuade Miss Beele of something, and her everyday anxiety in expecting to hear news of her husband's death. Dated...
Letter from Elizabeth Westley to George Pearson, April 25, 1760
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George Pearson's daughter, Elizabeth Westley, writes to him updating him on the recovery of a young lady with smallpox in Coventry. She assures her father that she is well.
Lady Biddulph states that Theophilus Biddulph is gone fishing and cannot reply to his and Pearson's previous correspondence. Lady Biddulph asks why Mrs. Vyners wouldn't mention her cold when she came to their estate as she and Theophilus...
Letter from W. Welchman to George Pearson, September 24, 1758
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W. Welchman sends a goose to George Pearson for harvesting. Updates Pearson on his canary and says that it is molting. Invites the Pearsons to stay for two or three days when most convenient to them.
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