| Description | Ten letters sent from James Kempston and one note. Nine of these letters are written to Humphry Morice; one letter is written to Mr William Tymms, but addressed to Humphry Morice on the reverse. The letters largely concern a discussion of tenants, the collection of rents and payment of mortgages and in particular mention a neighbouring mill. Letters 8 - 10 also discuss a planned journey to London.
The letters were mainly sent from Thrapston, Northamptonshire. The dates of the letters and the places from where they were sent are as follows:
1. 7 Apr 1724 - [Thrapston]
2. 2 Jun 1724 - [Thraptston]
3. 14 Jun 1724 - [Thrapston]
4. 16 Jun 1724 - [Thrapston]
5. 30 Jun 1724 - [Thrapston]
6. 9 Jul 1724 - [Thrapston]
7. 14 July 1724 - [Thrapston] - This letter is writtent to Mr. William Tymms but is addressed to Humphry Morice on the reverse.
8. 4 Aug 1724 - [Thrapston]
9. 18 Aug 1724 - [Thrapston]
10. 3 Sep 1724 - Stamford
11. This is a note with dates and numbers written on. The dates range from 1 Jun 1724 to 30 Sep 1724. Written beneath the last date is 'from Stamford'. |