Date:1910
Description:Another letter from Watson reveals that the fourth Duke of Sutherland owned a number of motorcars. Watson writes enquiring after the condition of the cars at the Stables. He adds that if necessary he was willing to ‘go up with Lee & help him to clean up’. Watson’s letters indicate that he was a conscientious manager, particularly where he advises Simpson that ‘the Crossley car would be better for a run occasionally and may want a little attention’. To learn more about the Crossley car and to see images of these cars, follow the link to www.crossley-motors.org.uk below.
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