Unidad documental simple 4 - Copy of letter from James Beadel to the Trustees of the Whittington Club

1 folded sheet.

25 Gresham Street, London - As instructed by Mr [John Joseph?] Mechi, has surveyed the site of the 'late Club House recently destroyed by fire' and has carefully read through the lease by which the premises are held. Dimensions and rents paid given. The premises are held from the Duke of Norfolk, with 27 years remaining on the lease. Gives account of the extent of the fire damage; what he believes the Trustees are entitled to from the Lessor, and what course he believes they should take now: 'it will be more advantageous to the Trustees, to dispose of the Lease, than to retain it....'. Gives valuation of the lease, and also what it would be worth the Duke of Norfolk 'to have it surrendered to him'