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Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Radley – 30 Oct 1741
Ravensworth Castle Octo. 30. 1741
To Mr Radley
Sir
The Draught of the Lease of Throckley Colliery has been laid bfore Mr Browell ho has p[er]used it & has no Other Objection to it than that with regard to the Utensells (of which the Attorney Generall has order’d a Schedule to be made) to be left out where it is Scored under with Red Ink. For as there is no Utensells belonging to the Hospitall it is unnecessary; it is a Common Covenant in Colliery Leases & always Incert
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Richard Horne – 30 Oct 1741
Rav’ Castle Octr 30 . 1741
To Mr Horn
Dear Sir
I Recd. your favour of the 20 Oct Inst. Since which Mr Boag & I have been thro’ all the <marcers> in Newcastle & Gateshead from whom we have for Ansr. that they deal with the makers & that if they knew the prices they would give you orders, but I am of oppinion few of them deal with the maker, but only want to know the profits there Dealers have with whom they have Dealt. The Patterens seem to be well lik
Letter – Hugh Boag to William Corbett – 6 Nov 1741
Ravensworth Castle 6 November. 1741
To Wm Corbett Esq.
Sir
Inclosed is a letter we have reced. from Mr Edwd Carlisle, Steward for the Dean and Chapter of Carlisle abt. The Renuall of Dilston and Lorbottle Tyths, in which he requires a proper power from the Commiss[ioners] directed to the Dean & Chapter to Renew to us in Trust for them.
The 23rd Inst being the time fixed for Renewing them please to lay the letter before the Board that they may direct such a letter or
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Thomas Middleton – 9 Nov 1741
Ravensworth Castle Nov. 9 1741
To Thomas Middleton Esq.
Sir
Last Post brought us a Coppy of a letter from the principal Gent[le]men of the County of Northumberland to the Rt. Honble the Lords Comiss[ioner]s of the Admiralty requesting that some Trees on the Derwentwater Estate in and about Meldon may not be sold but left standing as an Ornament to the Country, Which Letter was by their Lordships Commands laid before the board of Directors for Greenwich Hospitall who have Ordere
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Radley – 13 Nov 1741
Rav. Castle Nov 13, 1741
To Mr Wm Radley
Sir
The Person whom the Comiss[ioner]s have agreed to grant Tack Notes too are Robt. Hetherington of Nenthead in the Parish of Alston Moor & County of Cumb[erland] Teoman, & John Chester of Hazley<well> in the Parish of Allendale & County of Northumb[erland], Yeoman for a vein called Rampgillhead [quer] Killhopehead in Aldstone Moor, & Jaames Scott of High Shaws in the parish of <Hartehill> & County of North
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 14 Nov 1741
Ravensworth Castle Nov 14, 1741
To Wm Corbett Esq
Sir
Inclosed we send you Mr Aireys & Mr Down’s Bills of Law Charges on the Accot of the Derwentwater Estate, the former amounting to £39-9-7 & the Latter to £17-6-2 which please to lay before the Board for their Examinacion & inclosed we likewise send you the Quarterly Accot of the Moor Master ending at Michaelmas last & the Abstract of the Whole, for one year, Ending then by which you will please to Observe th
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Radley – 15 Nov 1741
Ravensworth Castle Nov 15, 1741
To Mr Wm. Radley
Sir
In a Letter you wrote Lately to Mr Airey which mentioned your draught of an Affidavitt in which you had made us parties we beg Leave to Observe that we Cannot Swear to one tittle of that part which Relates to us it being quite Contrary to matter of fact, for altho Matthew Robson some time ago complained of Greenhaugh Collierys being too dear, it was never Lett by us to Mr Reed nor did he ever attempt taking possession of i
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Thomas Middleton – 16 Nov 1741
Ravensworth Castle Nov 16, 1741
To Thomas Middllton Esq.
Sir
The Bearers Mr Robert Johnson & Mr Amb. Hopper were concerned in the Valuation of the Derwentwater Woods & are such we think they are proper persons to go upon the Valluation of those trees which you Desire may stand. We send them on Purpose to make such valuation & beg you will either shew them the several trees or order some persons to do so. The Trees which you mention to form a Sort of Avenue are so litt
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 20 Nov 1741
Ravensworth Castle Nov 20, 1741
To Willm Corbett Esq.
Sir
In obedience to the Boards Commands we have informed ourselves what part of the Meldon Timber it is that the principall Gentlemen in Northumberland have desired may Stand, which we find at least to be the principall part, but they wish to have the Whole left for Ornament. That which they most earnestly wish to preserve is what lyes near the Town & within the haugh in the Park & from a View of it, the Value is compu
Letter – Nicholas Walton to James Wood – 24 Nov 1741
Ravensworth Castle Nov 24, 1741
To Mr James Wood
Dear Sir
Bills have been & are now so Scarce that it is wth great difficultie we made you the Inclosed remittance by Mr Ralph Fetherstons Bill to Samuel Child Esq & Comp. for One Thousand pounds on Acct. of the Rents & Profitts of the Derwentwater Estate which pray Acknowledge the Rect. of. I am for Mr Boag & Self
Sir Yours &c
Nich. Walton
Ra. Fetherstons Bill on Sam. Child Esq &
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 24 Nov 1741
Ravensworth Castle Nov 24, 1741
To William Corbett Esqr.
Sir,
In Ans[wer] to that part of the Boards Minute of the 14 Nov Inst relating to the tack note to be granted Mr James Mason, we apprehend by the description, that the ground there described is within the Derw[entwater] Estate & that the same does not Interfere with any former grant. The Description of this Tack Includes a Large Extent of Common, so that it cannot be certainly known whether it Interferes with
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Radley – 29 Nov 1741
Ravensworth Castle November 29th, 1741
To Mr Radley
Dear Sir
I received the favour of yours of the 20 November Inst wch I would have answered sooner, but that I waited to see Mr Airey, to consider how we might rectifye the mistakes you have been led into before I did.
I find we were not named in the draught of the Afidavit you sent down, but in your Letter of the same time to Mr Airey you desire the Receivers may joyn in it, Pticularly as to that which related Green
Letter – Nicholas Walton to James Wood – 29 Nov 1741
Mr James Wood Ravensworth Castle November 29th, 1741
Dr Sir
Above is Mr Ra. Fetherstons bill on Saml. Child Esq & Co for five hundred pounds dated 27th Instant & payable 28 days after date, on Accot. of the Rents and Profits of the Derwentwater Estate, which pray acknowledge the Rect. Of
I am for Mr Boag & self, Sir, Yours &c
Nich. Walton
No. 38 Newcastle November 27th 1741 £500
Sirs Twenty Eight days after date pay to Mr Nich. Walt
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 29 Nov 1741
To Wm Corbett Esq Ravensworth Castle November 29th, 1741
I reced. yours with the boards minutes which I duly observe & in Obedience to their Commands be pleased to Acquaint them that the Lead Ore in Alsdston moor yields very differently, but in an average every Fodder of Lead is 21ct & the bing of ore 8 cwt so [that every cwt] of Lead Ore in a Medium will yield about 4 stones 3 pound.
I have this day sent to Mr Wood Deaputy Trus[tee] a Bill for Five hundred pounds on Acct.
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 29 Nov 1741
To William Corbett Esq Rav Castle November 29th, 1741
Sir
Your Letter by last post Surprized me very much to find you had not got your Butter, but on Enquiry I find it is safe at Newcastle & will come by the George this voyage. The ship is now near Loaden & will sail about the Latter end of the Week, but I doubt we shall not this voyage be able to send you any Oates as they are advanced in our market but there is no doubt of their being down again & you may depend up
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Radley – 11 Dec 1741
To Mr Radley Ravensworth Castle Dec 11th.1741
Dear Sir
We wrote you the 8th past & therein Inclosed you the draughts of Chester & Hetherington’s Tacknotes, which we hope you have recd and at the same time we acquainted you that we intended to write to you in relation to the sale of the Derwentwater Woods. We have since recd yours with the Advertisement thereof wch will be incerted in our paper tomorrow so that we can say no more than that we will doe all we can to p
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 11 Dec 1741
To William Corbett Esqr. Ravensworth Castle Decem 11. 1741
Sir
The 23rd November last being a Chapter day Mr Boag Attended the Chapter at Carlisle and Contracted for the renewal of the Lease of Dilston & Lorbottle Tyths in our names, pursuant to the Boards orders, & we expect daily the Lease of which we are to Execute Counterparts. The Fine agreed for is £70.
We have recd two proposalls for taking the following open mines; which please to lay before the Board.
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Samuel Archer – 12 Dec 1741
To Sam. Arthur Ravensworth Castle 12 Decem. 1741
Mr Arthur
Your Brother Joshua Archer [sic] complains you are for turning him off, by which he will be Ruined & Mr William Robson, Mr Blacketts Agent Requested of us to write you that you wou’d be favourable to him where it Consists with your Interest so to be. You always said it was for Love of him & his poor family you desired this farme & we hope you will Consider it.
We are very well informed that you are Sufferin
Letter – Nicholas Walton to John Maule – 13 Dec 1741
To Mr Maull Ravensworth Castle 13 Decem. 1741
Dear Sir
We received your favour of 8 Inst and think our selves very much Obliged to you for the Despatch you have made with our Accts & the Real reason of our not sending the Vouchers was from your not desiring us to send them as usual. We do Assure you they are all ready for packing up in a box & will certainly send them by the Newcastle Carryer next Saturday and Advise you of it at that time. We wish your family and all
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Joseph Bell – 13 Dec 1741
To Jos Bell Esq at the Gen[era]l Post Office London
Ravensworth Castle 13 Decem. 1741
Sir
As we have a very great regard to the Int[erest] of the present happy Establishment so it gives us pleasure to have the pursuall of anything wrote in its Defence and as the daily Gazette woud furnish us with an Earlyer opportunity (by having it directed to us) than we at present have, we take the liberty of desiring it may be directed to us if it can be done without giving you much tr
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 15 Dec 1741
To W.Corbett Esq Ravensworth Castle December 15th 1741
Sir
In our letter of the 11 Inst we acquainted you with two proposals for taking two open mines in Aldston Moor on Tacknote for one year but we find we have omitted the Duty offer’s by these proposers, therefore we beg leave now to sett that matter right by acquainting you that Wm Salkeld offers one Sixth Duty & Arthur & Emerson & John Bateson offer one seventh Duty.
We send you Inclosed herein our C
Letter – Hugh Boag to James Wood – 18 Dec 1741
To Mr Jas Wood Ravensworth Castle 18 Decem . 1741
Sir
Inclosed is a bill on Thomas Ripley Esq for £30 payable to yourself Ten days after date which please to place to our Credit on Accot. of the Rest of the Derwentwater Rents & acknowledge the rect. of the bill when you receive it. I am for Mr Walton & self Sir, Your verry Hble Sert.
Hugh Boag
To Thos Ripley Esq Ravensworth Castle 18 Decem . 1741
Sir
I have this day taken the Libert
Letter – Nicholas Walton to John Maule – 20 Dec 1741
To Mr Maull Ravensworth Castle Dec 20 . 1741
Dear Sir
By Yesterdays London Carryer we have sent our Vouchers to our last Acct in a small Box directed to Mr Horne which will be at the White Horse without Cripplegate on Saturday the 2d day of January next: we have begg’d the favour of Mr Horne to take care of them & forward them to you. We dout not your despatching the Examination of these Vouchers wth the Acct. & if anything wants clearing up be so good as let us know
Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 20 Dec 1741
To William Corbett Esq. Ravensworth Castle 20 Decem . 1741
Sir
Inclosed we send you our Cash Accot. for the last month in which remains in our hands a Balance of £839.9.8 ½
Mr William Robson Steward to Mr Blackett at Wallington proposes to take to farme a Colliery which he supposes to be in Hartburngrange Estate on Tacknote for one Year with a Liberty of demanding & having a Lease for Twenty Years more, if he thinks fitt, at the Yearly Rent of Five pounds to commence from th
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Joseph Pearson – 20 Dec 1741
To Mr Joseph Pearson Ravensworth Castle December 20th . 1741
The Board of Directors for Greenwich Hospital have been informed that great damage is done to the Derwentwater Woods under your Inspection, which we hope there is no just grounds for; if there has been any thing of that kind done to be sure you are greatly blamable. We desire you will on rec[eip]t hereof lett us know if any thing Irregular has been committed and that you will from time to time use your Vigilance & preve
