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Letter – Henry Richmond to William Robson – 28 Mar 1762
William Robson at Wallington Newca 28th March 1762
Sir
I received by Jack Smith a Box containing part of the dressing plate so much I suppose as Sr Wr ordered to be packed up to be sent to London; whither I sent it by yesterday’s Carrier
Monday, that is, tomorrow fortnight I expect there will be a meeting at Wallington of Sr Robt Bewicke Mr Colld Forster &c to do something about the Kirkheaton affair. This is the day
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 28 Mar 1762
To Sir Wr. Blackett Bt. M.P. at the Cocoa tree in Pall Mall London Newcastle 28th March 1762
Hon[ou]rd Sir
I have been told today that Sir Robt. Bewicke has determined upon accepting Kirkheaton Estate upon the Terms wch Mr. Collingwood, Mr Coll[ingwoo]d Forster & Mr Widdrington talked over one day last week; & left with Sir Robt for his consideration. The substance of wch, I understand, is that Sir <Ro..> & Mr Craster are to give bonds of indemnity , are to all
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 30 Mar 1762
To Mr Wm. Alvey Darwin at his Chambers
in Grays Inn London Newcastle 30th March 1762
Sir I sent you last Saturday by Fryer Todd the London Carrier a Box of dressing plate; a List of which you have on the other side; and in the same Box you will find wrapt up in oil cloth the Lease and Release of 2nd and 3rd April 1733 and the Fine and Recoveries which were levyed in consequence thereof, all which Sir Walter Blackett wrote me to send to
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 30 Mar 1762
To Sir Walter Blackett Barot. M.P. at the Cocoa tree in Pall Mall London
Newca 30th March 1762
Hon[our]d Sir : On Saturday last I sent by Fryer Todd the London Carrier, the box of Dr<missing, torn> directed to Mr Darwin within which I have put the Lease and Release 2nd of April 1733 and the Fines and Recoveries which were levyed in consequence thereof and have advised Mr Darwi
Letter – Henry Richmond to Collingwood Forster – 30 Mar 1762
To Mr Collingwood Forster
Attorey at Law in Alnwick
Sir My Brother shewed me a Letter on Sunday, which he was going to send you by that post; to acquaint you of Sir Robt Bewick’s desiring you would meet at Wallington on the 12th of next month to settle the Turn-Over of Kirkheaton from Sir Wr. Blackett to him, but I had not then Time to write any thing. And all I have to say now is, that you are best judge whether it may not be proper for us to see you here before the meeting at Walli
Letter – Henry Richmond to Collingwood Forster – 2 Apr 1762
Mr Collingwood Forster [Att]orney at Law in Alnwick Newcastle 2nd April 1762
Sir,
I am sorry we can’t have the pleasure of seeing you here before the meeting at Wallington which agreeable to your Letter is fixed to be on Tuesday the 13th inst. for the Tenants, but Sir Robt. Bewicke will be there about noon on Monday the 12th in order to adjust with you any thing that may be wanting and therefore I hope you will be there as soon that Day as you can conveni
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Richard Ellis – 2 Apr 1762
To Mr Richard Ellis Newcastle 2nd April 1762
in Hexham
Sir I am inform’d that a Number of Trees, about a hundred, have <……….> and sold as belonging to Beaufront Wood tho’ they stand in the <He……..> do more probably belong to Alnwick [Anick] grainge. It would be right <therefore……….> to Mr Harbottle to procure you such proof as he is able of Sr. Wr. <Blackett> to these trees; for I find
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Collingwood Forster – 3 Apr 1762
To Mr Collingwd Forster <ANs> Newcastle 3 April 1762
Sir/ My Bro[the]r shewed me the Lre on Sunday, wch he was going to send you by that post; to acquaint you Sr. Robt. Bewick desires you wo[ul]d meet at Wallington on the 12th ult. to settle the <storm> over of Kirkheaton fm Sr Wr Blackett to him, but I had not then time to write anything & all I have to say now is, that you are the best judge where it may not be proper for us to see
Letter – Henry Richmond to Collingwood Forster – 3 Apr 1762
To Mr Collingwood Forster Newcastle 3rd April 1762
Attorney at Law in Alnwick
Sir I met with Mr Collingwood to Day upon Change, when I told him the Form which Mr Widdrington proposed to offer to the Kirkheaton Tenants agreeably to what I wrote you last post. Mr Collingwood thinks all is very proper <except> the Refusal to indemnify them against the money they paid Lord Windsor for this he thinks ought to be done, or else they will solicit
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 5 Apr 1762
Sir Walter Blackett Baro[ne]t MP at the Cocoa tree in Pall Mall Newcastle 5th April 1762
[Honourd] Sir
The price given for Standard Silver by Refiners, & other large dealers, is variable like that of the stocks; but like that may be known at the Exchange or by Lloyds Lists every day. And I should think Messrs Plumb & Browne, for their own characters sake would give you the market price. But probably after they had bought the Silver at that price they would not retail it out
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Revd Railton – 10 Apr 1762
To The Revd Mr Railton Newcastle 10th April 1762
in Knarsdale
Sir / Sr. Wr. Blackett having given me directions to pay you £100. I desire you will call upon me for it when you come to Newcastle & am etc J R
Letter – Henry Richmond to Revd Railton – 10 Apr 1762
To The Reverend Mr Railton in Knarsdale Newcastle 10 April 1762
Sir
Sir Wr Blackett having given me directions to pay you a hundred pounds I desire you will call upon me for it when you come to Newcastle. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Robson – 10 Apr 1762
To Mr Wm. Robson at Wallington Newcastle 10 April 1762
Sir Mr Bullock call’d upon me last Wednesday about the trees which Mr Errington has sold, tho’ they stand in the Anick grainge side of his stone wall, & where I apprehend no person can come to cut them without Sr. Wr. Blacketts Leave. He says Mr. Harbottle and Mr Bell have viewed them & find only seventeen that there can be any doubt about and says further that M
Letter – Joseph Richmond to William Darwin – 14 Apr 1762
To Mr. Wm. Alvey Darwin
London Newcastle 14th April 1762
Sir / I have just come fm Wallingtn & have only time to tell that yesterday all matters were adjusted ab[ou]t the turnover of Kirkheaton Estate to Sr Robt Bewick.
I have wrote to Sr. Wr. All the particulars; only it may be necessary to inform you immediately of one of them; wch is that the Bill filed against Sr Wr & the tenants by Sr Robt. is to be
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Plumb & Brown – 20 Apr 1762
To Messrs Plumb & Brown Golds[mi]ths
in Foster Lane London Newcastle 20th April 1762
Sirs / On Saturday last I sent you by Matt[he]w Lee the London Carrier, as piece fine silver, the weight of wch I make 762oz; I desire you will place to account with Sir Walter Blackett at the market price, & advise me of your receiving it. I am etc JR
Letter – Joseph Richmond to William Darwin – 20 Apr 1762
To Mr. Wm. Alvey Darwin Newcastle 20th April 1762
in Grays Inn London
Sir / By Sr. Wr’s directions I have shipp’d on Board the Patience Capt[ai]n Lilley, who sailed on Sunday last, 5 kitts of salmon directed to you. Sr. Wr. Said he w[oul]d tell you w[ha]t to do with them when they come to hand, I am etc etc JR
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Richard Ellis – 20 Apr 1762
To Mr Richd Ellis in
Hexham Newcastle 20th Ap[ri]l 1762
Sir / The district which Wm Summers & p[ar]tners wants to have granted them to work for coals is of so great an extent that notwithstanding they are in so great a hurry, it will be proper to have some information before I can judge of that proposal. I shall therefore write to Mr Richd Harrison ab[ou]t it & as soon as I can get his answer you s
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Richard Harrison – 20 Apr 1762
To Mr Richd Harrison of
Coalcleugh Newcastle 20th Ap[r]il 1762
Sir / Inclosed is a copy of a proposal made by Wm Summers & partners to work for coal in Allendale; as that district wch they want to have granted them is so large, & the term so long the rent seems to be too small. As I dare say you know the country well, & w[ha]t prospect it affords for Coal, I sho[ul]d be very glad to have yo[u]r Opinio
Letter – Joseph Richmond to William Robson – 24 Apr 1762
To Mr Wm. Robson at Wallington Newcastle 24 Ap[ri]l 1762
Sir / I have sent you £40.15s.10d by Wm Pringle, being the amo[un]t of the Garden bill. I am glad you have so handsomely bid for the wood in Winlaton <Letss> nobody has as yet ask’d us the question ab[ou]t it, & therefore yo[u]r barg[ai]n will stand, & I shall be glad to see you here the Day senight, to reduce it into writing. If Edwd Robson will bring the bond he has found to Walli
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Isaac Hunter – 27 Apr 1762
To Mr Hunter at Dukesfield 27 April 1762
Sir / I have recd a very pressing Lre fm Mr Frans Salkeld for leave to keep a publick house wch I wond[e]r at, as the matter has been talk’d over & over again, & always objected to, because, tho’ at present it might be a trifling advantage to him, it wo[ul]d in a little time occasion complaints against him, & I’m sure wo[ul]d be a disadvantage to Sr W[alte]r , therefore I
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Richard Ellis – 7 May 1762
To Mr Richd Ellis at Hexham Newcastle 7 May 1762
Sir / By last post I recd a Lre fm Mr Richd Harrison, in wch he says he knows very well there are no seams of coals between E[a]st & W[e]st Allan waters of any consequence; & that you may safely let Wm Summer’s & p[ar]tners a Lease to work for coals in the district at 5s.0d for the 1st yr, & at 4 or 5s for 6, 8 or even 10 yrs afterwards. Or upon any other better terms you ca
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Richard Ellis – 12 May 1762
To Mr Richd Ellis at Hexham Newcastle 12th May 1762
Sir / Inclos’d is a dra[ugh]t of y[ou]r bill intended to be filed the term ab[ou]t the Tyne Mills; wch I think necessary for you to peruse before it is engrossed. If you have time to peruse it tonight & consider wher any alterations sh[oul]d be made in it & co[ul]d wish you wo[ul]d return it; w[it]h yo[u]r observations upon it by y[ou]r bearer tomorrow, as the time is short,
Letter – Joseph Richmond to John Westgarth – 21 May 1762
To Mr Jno Westgarth Esq;
at Unthank near Stanhope Newcastle 21st May 1762
Sir/ I am sorry I was not at home when you did me the favor to call upon me. I cant yet find out who the Mr West is who claims the Ground you mention he has rode in as belonging to his freehold Estate & where it lays but I will enquire after the man & know w[ha]t his pretensions are, & at the pay on Thursday Senight, some method will be thought
Letter – Joseph Richmond to Revd Stoddart – 28 May 1762
To The Revd Mr Stoddart
at Alnwick Newcastle 28th May 1762
Sir/ Sir Wr Blackett having occasion to mention the day of Mr Maj[o]r Allgood’s death & of Mr Rastalls marr[iage] in a bill wch he is obliged to file in chancery, desires, if you have any memorandums of these occurrances that you will be so good as let hin know when they happened. I am etc JR
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Beaumont – 29 May 1762
To Mr John Beaumont Newcastle 29th May 1762
Sir/ I am called on by yesterdays post to send up my Acc[oun]t of W[e]st Kenton way Leave rent, wch has hitherto been postponed in Expectation of yo[u]r paying the £130 you are still in arrear, on wch there are to be a meeting of the parties, & w[ha]t may be the result of, I do not know; I shall send it away by next Tuesdays post & I sh[oul]d be glad you wo[ul]d pay me the mo
