St Thos: Hospital Augst: 11th. 1741 .

Mr Collin
When we were at Parndon Mr.
Ellis inserted on it that he was only Tennant at Will
but I find as (then told him) that C: Spencer is under
contract for 21 years from Michs: 1724. & obliged thereby
to keep the Premisses in repair at his own expences we
finding rough Timbers, he promis'd to call upon me at
London & if there was no lease to agree for one; till
I see him shall give no directions about repairs

Yrs.
Etc
signd
by
Mr. Treasr:

St. Thos. hospl. Sepr. 26th. 1741.

Mr. Knock
Mr. Swaine has wrote to Mr Treasurer
to acquaint him, that he intends to fell the upper part of
Richards Wood< no role > between Michmas & Chrmas next.

You are desired to make out what is proper to be
left standing, & to use your atmost Care in the
preservation of the growing Timber Trees for the
Service of the Hospital

I am Etc
J: Wright

at Chilham near Canterbury