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Statement of Facts, on the Injurious Treatment of J. Elsee, Esq. / Late Tenant of a Considerable Portion of Havering Park Farm, in the Forest of Hainault, in Certain Transactions with the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, and Their Agents; To Which Are Added Notes in Illustration of the Gross Abuses of the Forest Laws. cover

Statement of Facts, on the Injurious Treatment of J. Elsee, Esq. / Late Tenant of a Considerable Portion of Havering Park Farm, in the Forest of Hainault, in Certain Transactions with the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, and Their Agents; To Which Are Added Notes in Illustration of the Gross Abuses of the Forest Laws.

By John Elsee
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A detailed memorial and narrative recounts a tenant's dispute with the commissioners and their agents over lease renewal, land seizure, and rent for a substantial farm in the Forest of Hainault. It outlines the author's commercial background and tenancy history, presents itemized financial accounts of losses and expenses, and alleges improper conduct and abuse by officials. Supplementary notes and documents aim to illustrate perceived defects in forest law administration and support petitions to the commissioners and Parliament seeking redress and a restoration of fair treatment.

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John Elsee

John Elsee is an author known for his work "Statement of Facts, on the Injurious Treatment of J. Elsee, Esq.," which details his experiences as a tenant of Havering Park Farm in the Forest of Hainault. In this work, Elsee addresses the challenges he faced in dealings with the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, highlighting perceived injustices and abuses related to forest laws. His writing provides insight into the legal and social issues of his time, reflecting the struggles of individuals against bureaucratic systems. Elsee's narrative serves as a historical account of land use and governance in 19th-century England.

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