Miscellaneous
[CARPENTER'S
TIMBER QUANTITIES]
2 estimates of the Timber needed for a Roof and 'Viranda'
(sic), beginning Rafters 4 x 2 - 14in apart, and specifying Corner Posts and 'Joices', the Verandah requires Joices, Wall Plates and certain Beams, also Ceiling Joices, with measurements, added in pencil are notes which appear in a second copy, giving fuller measurements of the actual lengths with a small sketch of the make-up of the 25-foot long verandah posts, addressed on versos to Major King, Hythe, 2 separate sides small 4to, no place, no date, circa
Item Date: 1830
Background
Major King was a local magistrate and member of the Royal Agricultural Society.
defects in blank portions on opening seal and in one corner, second items lacks conjugate leaf (apparently completion of address)
Stock No. 56695