From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
11] January [1830
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.458
Summary:
Would like to rent the piece of land at Upton, lately occupied by Mr. Davenport.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Would like to rent the piece of land at Upton, lately occupied by Mr. Davenport.
Is in financial difficulties, about to quit the farm, and would be grateful for a loan of £300.
Is grateful for his help. Encloses note.
Sorry to hear of JL's financial misfortune. Must delay responding to JL's request until JH confers with JH's wife.
Offers to loan JL £300 without interest or collateral to meet 'unjustificable severity' of JL's landlord. Tell JL's son to call on JH to discuss loan and unsatisfactory condition of the Merke [Herschel family's farm property].