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• Arch. Turner to William Mackinnon. - heather not being burned properly, harmful to sheep & to grouse but allowing rabbits to increase
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• Arch. Turner to William Mackinnon. - complains that Smaill planting barley instead of turnips & the "green crops" now needed.
• Arch. Turner to William Mackinnon. - arrangements for fencing off the final parts of the property, draining & liming the fields; coal vessel arrived for the kiln; asks for £300 to cover expenses & wages
• J.M. Hall to William Mackinnon. regarding argument over Bombay & Calcutta hiring rates and tonage allowances and dispute about "Himalaya", "the flower of the fleet of our steamers". Complains at once, too subservient to the Governor, ignored his complaints, considered only their commission and also tendered too cheaply. Other complaints about the agency - issue of champagne to ships' officers; excessive compliance in tug damage case. Enclosure (not mentioned in letter) copy of letter regarding financing of Tripartite Gardens Tea plantations, dated 25 Nov. 1867. Copy sent to Begg, Dunlop & Co.