Letters from John Forster, Solicitor, 1797-12-26 - 1798-04-07

Sub-Series

Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/HAR/1/4

Scope and Contents

Letters re finding site for Downing College and arranging contract of sale: site opposite Jesus College; site at head of Jesus Lane belonging to Mr Thackeray;
letter re appointment to Receivership and proposing or soliciting to the position

Dates

Creation: 1797-12-26 - 1798-04-07

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

Some records series are subject to confidentiality restrictions with the following closure periods: 30 years from date of creation for general administration files, legal records and financial files; 50 years from date of creation for governmental records, including papers of the College Governing Body and College Council, and constituent committees; 100 years from date of creation for personal and personnel records, including tutorial files, staff and fellows files and appointment records, personal finance and pension records. In addition sensitive correspondence and papers concerning College affairs such as disputes and disciplinary matters are closed for 100 years. Restrictions apply on some personal and private papers.