Letter from John Quayle, Ramsey to Humphrey Harrison
Date(s): 16 Jun 1755
Creator(s): Quayle, John
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from John Quayle [the Elder], reporting that a fall from his horse at the end of February has prevented him from finishing the revenue books, however, by drinking goats' whey, his health has improved and allowed him to conduct the 'herring custom circuit;' a postscript notes that the 'senate has construed the statute of 1736 in favour of the strangers,' along with a statement that 'the fate of Balladoole is much wanted to be known.'
Language: English
Extent: 2 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/2/495
Retrieval number: AP X35-21
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations of restrictions are implemented on this material.