Item 35 - Letters Regarding Tithes & Land

2 items, paper

Unsigned letter dated 20th of March 1832, concerning the meeting between Mr Cuthbert and a Mr Casey, who believed that a part of the late Mr Isaac Stutt's property would come to him under a deed or trust, as Stutt gave Mr Casey assurance that he had left him a considerable part of his property, undiposed of by his will - Mr Casey received a letter from 'some person' in London, by which some unexplained information had given him a confirmation of his former hopes. But My Casey had not seen Mr Stutt for some time and having occassion to write to Mr Joselyn, Mr Casey asked if he was aware if any property that would ultimately come to Mr Cuthbert, but he was answered he was not. Mr Casey was hoping to see some of the involved parties but has not.

Letter dated 23rd of March 1832, from Sarah Cuthbert in Hundon Parsonage to Revd Dr William French. She notes that, according to appointment by her late husband Thomas Cuthbert, his son Robert will wait on French the next day for the purpose of an arrangement of the accounts between Thomas Cuthbert and French, and in order to ascertain the amount due, as neither Sarah nor Robert are certain of the amount. Sarah was fearful from the copes(?) Thomas had been obliged to experience by the failures of the 'Three Wades' and others, added to which the depression(?) of the times, and a complete failure of the previous year's crop, that there is more due to the recipient than they might be aware. Sarah says she is 'induced to cherish a hope' that the recipient will grant her as much indulgence as they an by giving time to discharge the amount. Sarah was left with a family of ten children after her husband's death, who all look to her for a home and most of them for support. Sarah asks that she be allowed to continue occupation of the Parsonage Farm. It was her 'most earnest wish' either to take the Farm with her own hands or that Robert be accepted as a joint tenant with her. It is impossible for her to say when and where she could get another situation whereby to obtain for herself and family that support and maintenance. Six of the children still live at home with Sarah. Sarah therefore hopes that she could arrange an appointment for the future holding of the Farm. Mr Ray, formerly the banker at Clare, has directed Sarah to use his name as a character reference. Mr James Deeks, who accompanies Robert, is a large landholder at Hundon, living near the Parsonage farm and would give French every satisfactory account of Thomas Cuthbert, Sarah and his family, as both a neighbour and a close family friend. Sarah hopes that she can resolve the issue of the occupation of the Farm. Signed by Sarah Cuthbert.

Note on the back of Sarah Cuthbert's letter dated 24 March 1832. Noting Mr R. Cuthbert called with Mr Deeks visited and were informed that Jesus College expected £500.