Talk:George Finch-Hatton (MP for Rochester)

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Protecting his servants

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In December 1797, he put up a huge bounty for the conviction of the armed robbers, who had robbed his servants in the middle of the night near Eastwell.

Kentish Gazette 1797 December 15 Wentwort12 (talk) 12:10, 21 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

Kind and Generous Landlord

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Sun (London) - Thursday 10 May 1821page 1

"A noble example is held out to landlords by Colonel George Finch Hatton of Eastwell Park, who not only has kept up the good old custom, but at his last rent-day, returned his tenants 25 per cent. of their rents, due at Michaelmas last."

British Luminary - Sunday 06 May 1821page 2

"Generous Landlord - "George Finch Hatton of Eastwell Park in Kent, has agreed with his agriculture tenants always to leave half a year's rent in their hands, and has deducted 25 per cent. upon their rents due on Lady-day last.""

Wentwort12 (talk) 18:57, 21 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

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