Duchess Harriet and Estate Business: Dunrobin Castle

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Date:12th of September 1852

Description:Another particularly amusing letter from Leslie dated 12th September 1852 refers to a complaint from the Duchess about Dunrobin Castle. Leslie writes: ‘I am very much vexed to hear that there are still disagreeable smells in some parts of the castle; and the more so as I cannot conceive where they originate or come from’. He adds ‘I am uncertain if there is a cess pool or not…but if there is one inside it ought to be removed’ Leslie concludes by reassuring the Duchess that he would ensure ‘that no impurities are left to emit smells’

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