Enclosure letter From Francis Burton to Rev. Dr. Jenner 24 Feb 1758

Revd Sir

I enclose an account of your Estate in Helmdon which I apprehend is at least, not far from the truth. Mr Harriott & Mr Thomas were here yesterday and we had much discourse upon the enclosure. They doubt the improvement which is the ground of my calculations, but however I found that one renewal at ye old Fine Would satisfy them instead of the three they asked and perhaps (as the improvement cannot take place much before the time of their next renewal) if they would agree to plant a proper number of Oaks, Elms & Ash it might be worth ye Colleges while to accept of the old Fine for ye next renewal. I don’t at all know what Fines they did pay, but if the Rent upon which they were settled differed much from ye enclosed Act on either side, I beg you’d honour me with ye particulars you went upon, that I may have an opportunity of rectifying any mistake, non of which however are voluntary.

The success of ye Enclosure depends entirely upon Corpus Christi College (the Patrons of the Living) and their Clerk, and I hope it is this day settled as Mr Harriott & others went on purpose to try to satisfy them.