Journal entry – John Grey – 23 Oct 1834

By - gregpfinch23 Oct 1834
Document Type: Journal entry
Date: 23 Oct 1834
Correspondent: John Grey
Archive Source: TNA ADM 80 19
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Thursday 23d



Finished the valuation of Outchester.   Gave my Son particular directions as to Fences, draining & roads which he is to look after, on these Estates & at Scremerston.  We then parted, he to return to Milfield  Hill & I drove to Howick, in time to have two or three hours farming with Lord Grey before dinner. 



Friday 24th October 1834



Proceeded to Newcastle, 40 miles.   Delivered the Leases I had got executed to Mr Fenwick and conferred on other matters. 

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