Newcastle 1 Janry 1722/3 for £500
Upon the fifteenth daye of April next in the house of Mr Matthew Featherston in the Crooked Lane London: I promise to pay unto William Marshall Esquire or his Order the sume of five hundred pound value in Acc.t with him this 1stJanry 1722/3
John Wilkinson
Newcastle 1 Janry 1722/3 for £500
Upon the fifteenth daye of September next in the house of Mr Joseph Goodchild at the Bunch of Grapes in Thames Street London: I promise to pay unto
Madam ffeb: the 23d 1722[-3]
Persvant to yo'r Ho'rs com'and I have been att Yorke, and after long strugle- compounded Simpsons Debt, since w'h time I been att Morpeth and released him oute of Prison, gave him a Ginnea f'm y'r Lad'p, and told him everry thing y'r Honor was pleased to order me. The sum he stood charged with att Yorke was 56 12 2 what I have layed oute for his releasm't travelling Charges and all other expences included is 3
May it please your Ladyshipe. Capheaton Aprill the 25th: 1723
I writt your Ladyshipe about a month or fiue weeks Since, and then told you what money I had of your Ladyships in my hand, and haue Since that time gott some more, I desired your Ladyshipe to lett me know how much I must pay to mrsers ffenwicks and waters, to be Returnd to London to mr. Radburne, but I haue had noe answer from your Ladyshipe as yett aboute that affaire, mrsers ffenwicks and waters, and mr. Radburne, agrees in
Madam Ap: the 27th 1723
My Ly My continuing so verry much oute of order, I went over last weeke partly on business, but more particularly to inform myself of the State of her health, and posture of Affaires in Case of Mortality. As to the former according to the Acc't the Gen't gave me she cant continve long, and as to the latter I do not find any will has been made, Since the death of either of her Brs. and how to advise, as the Case now stands, for the best to my Master,
May it please your Ladyshipe. Capheaton May the 13th: 1723.
I haue Receiued yours of the 4th: of this Instant, in which your Ladyshipe tells me, that you had a letter from Sr John webb, aboute Some affaires, that your Ladyshipe had writt to him aboute, and amongst Which you had writt and accquainted him, that you coud not gett the Rents Raised, by Reason of the badness of the times and that Sr Johns answere was, he was much Surprised at it, for tho the Tennants are now hard Enough pu
The First Schedule in my report annext menconed [mentioned] an acct of personal Estate of the said testator Sr Edwd Blacket dec[eas]ed (except what he Specifically devised by his will) & of the said £6000 and also of the Rents and profitts of his Estate Recall rec[eiv]ed by the said John Blacket from the time of the death of the said testator Sr Edwd Blacket
Recd of this Defts Brother Xtopr [Christopher] Blacket 232 1 8
Recd of Mr Beaumont
May it please your Ladyshipe. Capheaton July the 4: 1723.
I haue wrtt foure letters to your Ladyshipe Since I haue had one from you, I haue not much at prsent to accquaint your Ladyshipe with, but here came a gentleman to me one mr. Clarke, and would haue had me to haue paid him forty Shillings and said it was by your Ladyshipe order, for his goeing into Aldston moore to doe what mr. Loraine did there, I told this mr. Clarke I had noe order from your Ladyshipe to pay this money, but wou
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
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