Note from Thomas Clinch

1870
Overview

hand-written note on writing paper. Had been folded into 4 and suffered insect damage to edges.

Historical information

Thomas Clinch (1834-1915) moved to Greenough in 1869 to manage a flour mill built for Walter Padbury. He later bought the property and extended the building.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB1360
Item type
Material
Width
205 mm
Height or length
128 mm
Depth
1 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Greenough Mill May 27 - 70
Mr Maley
Dr Sir could you lend me about 12 more small Poles for scaffolding and if you have any Bricks to spare would you send 100 on W.Ps Account
By so doing you would oblige
Yours Respectfully Thos Clinch

Contextual Information

This letter provides evidence that construction work was being undertaken at the Greenough Mill in 1870.

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Greenough
Western Australia
Australia
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Note from Thomas Clinch requesting scaffold poles
Note from Thomas Clinch requesting scaffold poles dated 27th May 1870

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