13th July 1723
Copy of Articles between Sir Wm. Blackett & Mr. Guy
For the loan of £65,000
Articles of agreement Indented had made concluded and agreed upon this the thirteenth day of July in the 9th year of the reign of Our Sovereign Lord George by the Grace of God over Great Britain et. King Defender of the Faith et. Anno Dni 1723 Between Sir William Blackett of Wallington in the County of Northumberland Barronett Son and Heir of Sir William Blackett late of Wallington in Northum
May it please your Ladyshipe. Capheaton July 29: 1723 .
I haue not had the Honnr; of a letter from your Ladyshipe Since ye 29 of May last, and I haue writt Six to your Ladyshipe Since that time, I haue paid messers ffenwicks and waters marchants in Newcastle vpon Tine, Three Thousand Two Hundred pounds Since the 27 of may last, to be Returnd to mr. Rodbourne for your Ladyships vse, as I haue aduised mr. Rodbourne of the same, I make noe doubt of it but your Ladyshipe has heard the mallanc
A Copy of the Rec.t given to Mr Wilkinson by Sr Wm Blackett under the abstract of the writings sent to London
I Sr Wm Blackett Barrt do hereby consent and agree that Jno Wilkinson of Newcastle Mercht acting Ext & Trustee under my fathers will do send to London by the Carryer the Twenty seventh days of Sept inst to Sir Wm Thompson Knt Recorder of the City of London the severall Deeds and writings in this abstract (consisting of this and the 35 foregoing pages) menc.d & contained, (Ex
I Sr William Blackett of Wallington in the County of Northumberland Bart doe hereby authorise constitute and appoint George Allgood of Bishopps Court Chancery Lane London Gent my Attorney and to Act for me and on my behalf in settleing adjusting and closeing certain Accounts now depending between Sr William Thompson Recorder of London and John Wilkinson of Newcastle upon Tyne Merchant and me the said Sr William Blackett relateing to severall payments by the said Mr Wilkinson to the said Sr Willi
Honoured Sir London 23d Decemb'r 1723.
By mine of the 20th I presumed to acquainte you I had (that moment) the honour of yours of the 17th & 22th, N.S. as also one inclosed from my honoured Lady, wherein her La'pp, secmes to take the most proper method for Stateing an acco't ever Since the death of my 'late Lord, and I am certeine, will be the most effectuall meanes to State and distinguish my late Ladyes Separate acco'ts Since itt dos not appeare so ineligi
Madam London the 3d of Janry 1723 O.S.
I haue the honour of yo'r La'pps Abstract w'th Sr: John's Letter of the 29th, and will not faile to observe all ord'rs & direcions, & assoone as possible will examine particulars : but as to the I'robat & enrollment of Wills, itt is not required in our case ; only reall Estates Devised by Will, there indeed the Lands Shall not pass without itt. & this is by the explanatory Act to that of the Registrin
Madam London the 20th of Janry 1723
Pursuant to yo'r La'pps comands I haue here inclosed Extracts from mine, and the Stewards acco'ts of all the particulars of moneys p'd & returned to my late Dear Ladys order and use, but how and upon what acco't applyed, I am wholly ignorant : however I hope these particulars may be Some help towards the due examinacon and adjust'g the private Anuall acco't your La'pp menconed, for if the Severall extraor
May it please Your Honours
Accidentally hearing that Your Comission was now near concludeing & that then you’d make some presents or somewhat Like it to your purchasers I made Bold with all modesty & submission to beg a share of your favours In humble consideration of my paying some thousands of pounds & promiseing many more to be pay’d into the Exchequor by advanced prices etc. I am in truth a very great sufferer my self, however serviceable to others, by such purchases especi
Madam London 3d of ffebruary 1723.
I have the honour of yr La'pps of the 29 ultim' and also from Sr: John of the 9th inst N.S. & will take due care of the 100 bill when pr'sented, & in the interim attend yo'r La'pps further instructions as mcnconed in Sir John's last Letter. Wee are much Surprised att the miscarriage of the Box of writeings, Since they arrived Safe att Bridges as appeares by the inclosed from Mr Hunter to me ; and therefore if no
Sr William Blackett Bart Dr
To pay George Allgood Gent one thousand pounds according to Agreement made with him towards the dischargeing of several Incumbrances oe Legacies charged thereupon & <… ….> estates in Ryall Ingoe & Kearsley in Northumberland and given by the last will of Madam Christian Midford (widow of Robt Midford of Sighill Esq.) and Aunt of the said Sr Wm Blackett) to Diana Watson Dorothy Barbara Midford <& Christopher> and other her children and p
At a Committee met at Batsons Coffee House on Cornhill Monday the 3rd of May 1725 for inspecting the State of the Agreement depending between Thomas Guy Esquire at the time of his disease [sic] and Sir William Blackett Bart. according to an order of the Court of Committees held at Mr Guy’s Hospital the 28th of April last
Present Mr Treasurer Mr Osborn Mr Lade Mr Lesingham Mr Kenrick Mr Hollis
The Minute of the Court of Committees for appointing this Committee were read.
Copy of the Accounts whereunto the foregoing Report refers
An Account of what moneys have been received and paid by Thomas Guy Esqr. and Acco[un]ts
of Sir William Blackett Bart. since the date of and pursuant to An Agreement between the said Parties of the 13th July 1713, for the said Mr Guy’s Transferring on Account of Sir William Blackett so many of his 4 p[er] Cent Annuities as at the price of £96.10 would produce the sum of £65000 to be advanced to the said Sir William Blackett o
Honoured Sir London 7 Jun' 1725.
I have the honour of yo'rs of the 9th N.S. and will take punctuall care of yo'r bills. when pr'sented, as alfo of your tryall att the Assizes, haveing already given direccons in order to itt. I had lately a letter from Hatherope and my Lady with all the family there are in perfect health, and the Young Lady goes on very well, and am extremely glad to hear that you & your deare family are well, w'ch I beseech God to continue.
At a Committee met at the House of Thomas Matthew Clerk to this Corporation Saturday the 26th of June 1725 for inspecting the sate of the Agreements depending between Thomas Guy Esqr. at the time of his decease and Sir William Blackett Barrt. according to the order of the Court of Committees of the 28th of April and another Order of the Court of the 18th June instant
Present Mr Lade in the Chair Mr Lessingham Mr Osborn
Mr Lade Reported that the Report of this Comm[itt]ee of the 3
At a Committee met at the House of Thomas Matthew Clerk of this Corporation on Wednesday the 4th day of August 1725 for inspecting the state of the Agreements depending between Thomas Guy Esqr. at the time of his decease according to the former orders of the Court of Committees
Present Mr Lade Mr Raper Mr Paice Mr Lessingham Mr Hollis Mr Osborn
The Report of this Committee which met on this affair at Batson’s Coffee house the 3rd of May last and the minutes of this Commit
4th August 1725
In further pursuance of the directions of the Court of Committees held the 5th of May the 18th June & the 26th of June last your Committee for Inspecting the State of the Agreements depending between Thomas Guy Esqr. at the time of his decease and Sir William Blackett Bart. have further proceeded towards settling those affairs and have been attended by Mr Allgood Sir William Blacketts Agent who having examined the Act mentioned set forth in your Committe
Memorandum
This 9th day of Aug[us]t 1725 Cha: Joye John Lade & John Renwick Esqr. have transferred to me Two thousand pounds in the Debenture annuity Stock at £103:5s p[er] cent in order to pay 1753:15:11 to the Bank of England for the Acco[un]t of Sir Wm. Blacket in further part of the £65000 mortgage money agreed to be lent to the laite Sir Wm by Tho: Guy Esqr. dece[ase]d
Witness my hand
Tho Matthews
Sherburn lane
31 Aug 1725
By order of Mr Treasurer I send you the Enclosed accounts that you may Enter these matters in the proper manner
By Sr Wm Blackets Acco[un]t you will see I have £310: 4s:1d in my hands which I am to account for to the Treasurer.
The Dividend & Annuity in the other acco[un]t I have paid and for these the treasurer will account with me so you are to carry all to book as if paid by the Treasurer.
I am Sr Your humble Serv
Capt Midford,
Sr William Blacketts affairs are soe pressing upon me that I am not master of a moments time at present <.oid pull it out on power … Dyn ..> with you next Munday as I fully intended but hopeing to finde an opportunity to make good my promise to you <.. …> time that week of wch you shall have a right notice from
Yr most faithfull Servat
GA
20th Nov 1725
Received this 23rd of November 1725 of the President and Governours of the Hospital founded at the sole costs and charges of Thomas Guy Esquire by the Hands of Mr. Thomas Matthew and by value of a power to me given by Sir William Blackett the Sum of Six hundred pounds being part of the sum of twelve thousand pounds secured by a Mortgage to the said Corporation I say rec’d for the use of the said Sir William Blackett £600
by me George Allgood
1 Decemr 1725
Received of the Corporation of the President and Governours of the Hospital founded at the sole costs and charges of Thomas Guy Esquire by the Hands of Charles Joye Esq the sum of Four thousand pounds being part of the sum of twelve thousand pounds secured by a Mortgage to the said Corporation I say rec’d by virtue of a power from the said Sir William Blackett and for his use £4000
by me George Allgood
wtiness Tho Matthew
[on cover:] To Mr Tho: Salkeld in Newcastle These [presents]
Nenthead January the 8th 1725/6
Sir,
I think I need not now dispute of gaining my Honourable Master Sr W: Blackett’s favour, whether all my Opposers will or no, for I have loosed the Water att Readgroves also have plenty of ore, it is better likely than either Coleclough, we shall get more ore before the Carriers can get it away. Then we shall know what to do with, I shall addd no more because I hope to see you soon, but tha
Mr Allgood Jan the 15 1725
I have the favour of yours 6th instant SrWm is in very good health does not designed to draw for more money til he hears you are in cash I cannot give any act about Mr Wm Forster Mr Lanct Algood is well my humble service concludes yrs obedient
Tho Salkeld
Sr. June the 14th, 1726.
The Honor of yours to my Wife, I had owned long since, but differed the same in hopes to have given y'r Honor some agreeable News concerning Mr. Arth: R-fe, who, as I am told by Mr. Garlington, is now in tollerable good health, and goeing for London in about 3 Weeks ; which I am glad to hear, beliveing there may be many Snakes in the Grass where he bideth att present. Mr. Garlington has been many year's in my Lords ffamily, and liued with Mr. R fe
Honoured Sir London 3, Apr' 1727 O.S.
I haue the honour of yo'rs of the 22th March & this afternoon another of the 8th curr't N.S. & also of the 5th & will not faile to performe all yo'r comands & payments therein menconed. but first I must crave leave to pr'sent my humble thankes for your generous bounty, and hope & Sincerely wish, I may haue Some opportunity in yo'r affaires to deserve itt, I do assure you non shall be more ready in