| Description | Includes letter and copy letters from Christopher Sykes to his sisters (many undated and some partial) and another Christopher Sykes, 1839 (this Christopher is probably from the Kirk Ella branch of the family), topics include Tatton cutting down ornamental timber at Sledmere. Also includes letter from Tatton at Harrow to his mother Includes an account of the amount of beer and meat consumed at Brantingham, 1882. Includes partial letters. Includes newspaper cuttings relating to the decorating of Tatton Sykes' carriage as High Sheriff and discovery of ancient skeletons at Garton on the Hill. Also includes one letter from R Wrigglesworth, Chicago to Mrs Baines, 11 Oct 1847 and discusses Sir Tatton's health. |