| Beskrivning | Substantial records and correspondence primarily regarding: Primrose Cottage; and the purchase, finance, and alterations of Higher Hoopern Farm House, Exeter. Correspondence between Leonard Elmhirst and: John Warde, solicitor for Primrose Cottage and Higher Hoopern Farm; Douglas B Crosse, solicitor; Dartington Woodlands Limited; South Western Gas Board; Inland Revenue; Dorris Crump; Andrew Redfern, estate agent; and building contractors including: W Brealy, J Pooley and Sons; P W Wilkins and Son Limited; and Barrett and Wright Limited.
Material includes: receipts; memorandum: 'Re Withymead and Primrose Cottage'; reports and accounts by P W Wilkins and Son Limited for Higher Hoopern Farm House including: 'Outline Specification for Proposed Works' (1953); 'Account for work carried out' (1953); and 'Sundry Works' (1954); and a copy of 'Deed of Surrender' between John Warde and Leonard Elmhirst, (1956). |