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Letter – Henry Richmond to John Sharp – 15 Jun 1764
To The Rev[ere]nd Dr Sharp at Newcas[tle] 15th June 1764
Hartburn
Sir Sir John Eden’s Letter of Attorney for Surrendering the piece of Ground to you in Trust, for a burying place for Ninebanks Chapel, is executed, and his Steward Mr Hubbock will attend at Hexham on Monday next about Noon to prove the execution of it. at which Time, or at any time afterwards that it is convenient for you to be at Hexham, you may be admitted.
Mr
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 16 Jun 1764
To Sir Walter Blackett B[arone]t at Newcas[tle] 16 June 1764
Wallington
Hon[our]d Sir Sir John Eden has executed the Letter of Attorney for Surrendering the piece of Ground for Ninebanks Chapel Yard; but by Reason of an Entail it is now apprehended, by Mr Hugall his Attorney, that there will be a necessity for suffering a recovery. And that will prevent matters being adjusted against the Arch B[isho]p’s coming, & will occasion the Con
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 17 Jun 1764
To Mr Darwin Grays Inn Newcas[tle] 17 June 1764
London
Sir I rece[iev]ed your Lre inclosing Mr Sam[ue]l Savages rec[eip]t for £495 for the ½ y[ea[rs int[e]r[es]t due to him f[ro]m S[i]r W[alte]r Blackett & have given your acco[un]t with me credit for the same. I also rece[ieve]d your Lre of the 13th inst[an]t with the state of the case about the Mines in the Freeholds in Hexham Manor. But as I am to be ingaged this week in maki
Letters – Nicholas Walton to John Ibbetson – 17 Jun 1764
Sir, Private Ravensworth Castle June 17th 1764
We have made enquiry whether Mr Cook can have 10 Chaldrons of Coals London Measure ship[p]ed for him at Newcastle and find there will be some difficulty in getting the coals sent in that manner, but as we generaly exceed the quantity ordered by the Directors a little, we will take notice to you in a private letter when we send the last loading that Mr Cook is to have ten
Letters – Nicholas Walton to John Ibbetson – 17 Jun 1764
Ravensworth Castle 17th June 1764
Sir,
We have rec[ieve]d yours inclosing an advertisement for the sale of the Lead Ore Dues and ordering the same to be incerted in the Newcastle News Papers, which has been done accordingly. The present price of Lead at Newcastle is £14.10s p[er] Fodder [Fother], so that the duty ore of this year shou[l]d sell at the following rates, viz. 57s p[er] Bing f
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 23 Jun 1764
Mr William Alvey Darwin Newcas[tle] 23rd June 1764
Gray’s Inn London
Sir Sir Walter Blackett has taken the State of the case about the mines in the freeholds in Hexham Manor with him to Hexham for Mr Ellis to examine it and it will be returned you next week. But in the mean time desires you will be getting the search made for the Several Grants of Estates in Hexham and Anick Grange Manor that are prior to the Gr
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 27 Jun 1764
To Mr William Alvey Darwin Newcas[tle] 27 June 1764
Grays Inn London
Sir Inclosed you receive back the State of the case about the mines Quarries and other Royalties in the Freehold Estates in the Regality of Hexham, with such Additions & Observations we have received to us here; and also a copy of the act of Parliament for annexing Hexham to Northumberland. So that you will prepare the Case to be laid before Council
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 29 Jun 1764
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s in Newcas[tle] 29th June 1764
Hexham
Sir I have wrote to Mr Westgarth to discharge John Stobbart from winning Limestones and burning lime on Keenley Leazes; and if that will not do then to take the Limestones or Lime from him and sell them or convert them to any use he sees proper : in order to prevent his future Practices ; as to the Tresspass he has committed already I shall acquaint Sir W[alte]r Blackett of the
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Westgarth – 29 Jun 1764
Mr William Westgarth Newcas[tle] 29th June 1764
Coalcleugh
Sir By a Letter from John Bell of Hexham I find that one John Stobbart has made a practice and still continues it, notwithstanding a Discharge has been given him, of winning Limestone at Keenley Leazes; and burning them at a kiln which was built there some years ago by a person who took the Quarries there of Sir W[alte]r Blackett, and whose Term is expired. This practi
Letter – Henry Richmond to Isaac Hunter – 29 Jun 1764
Mr Isaac Hunter at Newcas[tle] 29th June 1764
Dukesfield
Sir I desire you will send a person on purpose with the inclosed Letter to Mr Westgarth ; unless some other safe opportunity offers.
I shall be glad to hear the Lead comes away from Rookhope Mill; we must not stand haggling about the price, as I told you at the pay : I hope you have seen the principal carriers & prevailed upon them to
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Sleigh – 4 Jul 1764
To William Sleigh Esq. at Newcas[tle] 4 July 1764
Stockton
I recd the Favour of your Letter, and in return acquaint you that our latest sales of Lead have been at £14.5s.0d p[er] Fother for the refind and £14 for the common <lest> for no great quantity. I am only now delivering 2000 pieces of common, which were sold sometime ago at £14.7s.6d p[er] Fother : so that this commodity moves very heavily as yet.. The quantity at this m
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 4 Jul 1764
To Mr William Alvey Darwin Newcas[tle] 4th July 1764
Grays Inn London
Sir I think it will be very proper to search for the Leases referred to in the Grant of Hexham Manor and which I mentioned in my Letter of the 8th ult; and if you find they contain any thing of consequence, to get copies of them. As to the search for sales of Estates in the Manor of Hexham and anickgrange made by the Crown before the Grant of the manor, Sir Walter will
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Sharp – 4 Jul 1764
To The Rev[eren]d Dr Sharp at Newcas[tle] 4 July 1764
Hartburn
Sir Inclosed you receive the abstract of the Title deeds of Mollersteads Estate with Mr Fawcett’s opinion thereon Also a pedigree of the Thirlwall family & the affidavit of Peter Thirlwall aged 84 verifying the Pedigree. I am etc H R
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 8 Jul 1764
To Sir W[alte]r Blackett Baro[ne]t at Newcas[tle] 8th July 1764
Wallington
Hon[our]d Sir If Mr Isaac Hunter had not been assisted by his son Mr Isaac Hunter jun[io]r you would have been obliged sometime ago to have appointed another in his place. The young man I believe is sober and diligent and may do as well I that station as any other, if you do not think him too young, being about eight and twenty. He has acquitted himself very well both la
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 11 Jul 1764
To Mr William Alvey Darwin Newcas[tle] 11th July 1764
Gray’s Inn London
Sir Sir W[alte]r Blackett is desirous of having Mr Willbraham’s or Mr Revett’s Opinion upon the Case concerning the mines in the Freehold’s in Hexham; but rather Mr Wilbraham’s, who he thinks will give it you soon, if you present His complim[en]ts and tell him He requests it, intending not to take any step in this affair till he has his advice in it. I am etc
Letter – Henry Richmond to Isaac Hunter – 12 Jul 1764
To Mr Isaac Hunter jun[ior] at Newcas[tle] 12th July 1764
Dukesfield
Sir Your Father having resigned his place, Sir W[alte]r Blackett is pleased to appoint you to succeed him, and orders me to acquaint you of it; which I do with the more satisfaction, as I have reason to think that your attention to the Business of the station will even be such as to merit the advancem[en]t to it. I heartily wish you joy of it; and with complim[en]ts to you
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 13 Jul 1764
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s in Newcas[tle] 13th July 1764
Hexham
Sir Mr Lowes is certainly wrong in expecting to have his client John Lidell’s claim, to William Richardson’s Estate, decided at the Court Baron on the 19th inst[an]t for it will be more properly and judicially done at the Head Court in Octo[be]r by the Steward than it can now by the Bailiff : Being a case of consequence, and of difficulty too by reason of the different claims. And
Letter – Henry Richmond to Plumb & Brown – 14 Jul 1764
To Messrs Plumb & Browne Newcastle 14 July 1764
Goldsmiths in Foster Lane, London
Sirs I have this day sent you by Fryer Todd the London Carrier a piece of fine silver, containing 670 ounces wch I desire you will place to acco[un]t as usual with Sir Walter Blackett, at the market price & advise me on your receipt there of. I am etc H R
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 14 Jul 1764
To Sir Walter Blackett Baro[ne]t at Newcas[tle] 14 July 1764
Wallington
Hon[ou]rd Sir Mr Ord having had the advice both of Mr Collingwood & Mr Fawcett that he ought to postpone trying the claim of Mr Lowes’s client to W[ilia]m Ritson’s Estate till the Head Court in Octo[be]r, intends to do so; notwithstanding any thing Mr Lowes can say to the contrary. I am etc H R
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 15 Jul 1764
To Sir W[alte]r Blackett Baro[ne]t Newcas[tle] 15th July 1764
at Fenham
Hon[ou]rd Sir The River Jury are to make their Report to morrow; upon which occasion Mr Mayor has desired Mr Collingwood to be in Town as he is afraid these Gentlemen have got wrong, notwithstanding the pains that have been taken. Mr Mayor goes for London to morrow Afternoon & will be absent about 14 Days so that if you should find it convenient he could like to
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 18 Jul 1764
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn Newcas[tle] 18 July 1764
London
Sir I have recd the copy of the deed between Sir W[alte]r Blackett and Sir Tho[ma]s Wentworth concerning Weardale Leadmines.
Inclosed herewith I send you a copy of certificate or constal, which I have just met with in Sir W[alte]rs Study describing the Leases that had been let by the Crown of mines in Hexhamshire before the Grant of the Manor to Sir J[o]n[atho]n Fenwick i
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 18 Jul 1764
To Sir W[alte]r Blackett Baro[ne]t at Newcas[tle] 18th July 1764
Wallington
Hon[ou]rd Sir Inclosed are the Names of the Thirteen Winlaton Cottages, against whom Mr Armstrong, Sir Edw[a]rd Blackett’s Steward, has desired Mr Widdrington to bring Ejectments immediately : But he does not chuse to proceed till he has your directions. Mr Robson can judge whether it is necessary to prosecute them all, or whether the making an Example of 3 o
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 19 Jul 1764
To Sir W[alte]r Blackett Baro[ne]t at Newcas[tle] 19th July 1764
Wallington
Hon[ou]rd Sir I have sent the papers and the key of your scrutore by the cook. Mr Baker has sent you a Cag of Gunpowder, which I shall send to Wallington on Saturday.
I do not think Mr Armstrong or Mr Robson expect any particular reward on acco[un]t of the Winlaton Business. Only as I have heard that there are several of the cottagers that a
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Armstrong – 20 Jul 1764
To Mr John Armstrong in Wallington 20th July 1764
Hexham
Sir After you had left me the other day, I considered the matter of the request you had made to me and which I agreed to upon your telling me it was an usual practice, to wit, to put a man into the Grove to work for you; that is, you agree to give him a certain daily sum and all the ore he gets is to be your’s, now according to my notion this agreement cannot be for my advantage, a m
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 20 Jul 1764
To Mr John Bell at Rich Newcas[tle] 20th July 1764
Ellis’s in Hexham
Sir I shall be glad to know whether Allendale Living has ever had the Queen’s Bounty; Mr Ellis can tell you if it has. & you can let me have an answer by the Return of the post. Mr Fawcett will want copies of the two surrenders that have been made of the piece of Ground for Ninebanks Chapel Yard in order to prepare a deed t
