As instructed by Charles Babbage on 27 Feb. 1863, JH forwards to Few & Co. recent letter from solicitors T. P. Anderson and J. H. Stonebridge requesting information about funds in Hollier Trust.
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As instructed by Charles Babbage on 27 Feb. 1863, JH forwards to Few & Co. recent letter from solicitors T. P. Anderson and J. H. Stonebridge requesting information about funds in Hollier Trust.
Instructions for signing and returning deed [of conveyance for Woodlands property in Hollier Trust]. [JH annotation, 19 Aug. 1863: Received and executed deed. It was witnessed by JH's son William, now recently returned from Bengal and resident at Hawkhurst for next three years. Returned deed to Few & Stamford.]
Received deed of conveyance for Woodlands property, in Hollier Trust, executed by JH. Will advise JH when money has been received.
Sign enclosed authorization for Few & Co. to obtain Hollier Trust deeds from bank. Deeds will be exchanged for £1000.
Received JH's letter of 17 Nov. and full instructions from [Charles] Babbage. Will reply to solicitor of General Reversionary & Investment Company regarding Hollier Trust.
Sending the marriage settlement, which should be deposited with a banker.
Forwarding the draft of the proposed lease. The deeds are to be sent to Dover for registration.
Obliged for his remittance. Requires the key for his title deeds at Drummonds. Cancellation of his will will vest the estate in his eldest son.
Has deposited the new conveyance with Messrs. Drummonds and returns the key.
Legal matters concerning the lease.
Have received his draft and done as instructed.
Have now completed the surrender on the lease and enclose the counterpart.
Thanks for the check. Will search for the deeds.
Have looked up the deeds and will make a schedule of them.
Sending the deeds and the schedule. Please send notice of receipt.