| Description | Also includes letters from Edward Petre, Stapleton Park, and letters to Christopher Paver.
Includes letters
To Frank Sotheron from Robert Spofforth referring to ' I have purchased the tithes of your own lands at Hook and the presentation to the curacy, at what you might think a high price. However you are quite safe, for I have expressly reserved to you the Right of annulling everything I have done.', 16 Oct 1816
To Mr Paver from Robert Spofforth referring to there being 'no chance of making a Bargain for Mr Petre's Tithes at Hook. The Admiral and you differ so very widely in your opinions of the value of these tithes.', 12 Oct 1818 |