Item 111 - Letters and Receipts for Work on Rectory Farm

6 items, paper

Bundle of correspondence about refurbishment works carried out on Rectory Farm in Great Shelford. J. Carter and Jonas send a letter (3nd November) to B. Manning, Bursar of Jesus College, enclosing the accounts paid by Mr Rodwell, the tenant of Rectory Farm, with reference to their letter from 20th August. In the latter, also included in the bundle, J. Carter Jonas & Sons outline the repairs which have been completed on the premises. They remind the Bursar that college still needs to pay Mr. Worboys £160 for the demolition of several buildings and the construction of a new shed (which cost 120p and was built in a satisfactory manner). However, they also state that they are not satisfied with the quality of the materials used in other works and that they will be seeking a new settlement with him, aiming for a reduction of the price. In the same letter, they also describe the work carried out by the so called Poulter of Great Shelford, engaged by tenant Mr Rodwell. The receipts for this work, containing detailed descriptions of the refurbishments in each room, are enclosed (two bills; 12th May 1921) and mainly include work to the exterior of the house (taking down, lathing and replastering defective ceiling and refurbishing room) and interior decorations (papering and painting), for a total of £47 8s 1d. The work has been approved as necessary and satisfactory by J. Carter Jonas & Sons (20th August 1921). An additional receipt accounts for work on the field gate (new hooks, hinges and fastenings, new oak hanging post) for a total of £5 4s. Mr Rodwell is asking college for a reimbursement of these incurred costs by forwarding the accounts (2nd November).