| Description | vesting in John Probert of Copthorn, co. Salop what seemed to them to be extraordinary powers which would prove injurious to their property. The Commissioners, being of the opinion that "the many large Forests, Lordships and extensive tracts of waste land within the said principality have produced very little profit either to the publick revenue or to individuals" - authorised Probert to "make regular plans, estimates and surveys of all such lands and estates, and to manage the same in such a manner as we or his Majesty's Surveyor-General shall from time to time direct...and also to receive proposals...for inclosing of any waste commons and uncultivated lands." The papers include copies of the resolution of various county meetings both in North and South wales, memorials, etc. |