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Letter – Henry Richmond to Richard Wilson – 28 Aug 1767
To Richard Wilson Esq Leeds Yorkshire Newca[stle] 28th Augst 1767
Sir
Sir Walter Blackett is now at Wallington but I sent him your Letter and he will be glad to see you here any time between Fryday Evening the 4th and Sunday Noon the 6th of next month; after that He and I are obliged to be at Hexham for some days. You will please to favor me with a Line by the return of the post, that I may acquaint Sir Walter whether you propose to be here against t
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 28 Aug 1767
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s in Hexham Newca[stle] the 28 Augst 1767 Fryday
Sir
Sir Walter writes me that he would be glad to see you at Wallington on Sunday Evening next.
As I am to be at Hexham on Sunday se’[ven]night I could wish to meet with Mr Wray there that Evening or on Monday, to put him in some way of settling his Acco[un]t with Sir Walter; which he must now be thinking of doing. if he is at Hexham I desire you will tell him so, and if he is abroad
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 18 Sep 1767
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn London Newca[stle] 18 Septr 1767
Sir
Inclosed is a Copy of the Articles of Agreement between Sir Walter Blackett and Mr Wilson for the Sale of Kenton: and to expedite Matters as much as possible against the 18th Novemr next, when the Money is to be paid, I have given Mr Wilson the Abstracts which I had of the title Deeds of the Estate and told him that you could furnish him with all that is subsequent to those Abstr
Letter – Henry Richmond to Thomas Maughan – 20 Sep 1767
To Mr Thomas Maughan at Newhouse Newca[stle] 20th Septr 1767
Mr Maughan
The inclosed three papers were brought to me at Wallington by Mr John Wallis of Westgate; and I desire you will return them to him with your own hand and at the same time give him the following Answer as to the demand of damages for working in East Black Dean pasture viz That it appears by an Examination of old Witnesses upon Oath One hundred and Thirty Years ago that the Mo
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 22 Sep 1767
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s in Hexham Newca[stle] 22d Sepr 1767
Sir
Inclosed is a Copy of Mr Fawcetts opinion upon the Case you sent me concerning the Method of Tithing the Corn on Hexham Common; from which it is plain that Mr Dazie, and those who are following his Example are running into an Error. but which I hope they will not persist in: because Sir Walter Blackett will think himself obliged to Support the Custom of Tithing by the Stook as
Letter – Henry Richmond to Robert Mulcaster – 29 Sep 1767
To Mr Robt Mulcaster at Blaydon Newca[stle] 29th Septemr 1767
Sir
I shall be busy on Thursday Morning therefore wish you would bring the Silver to morrow or put it off till Fryday.
I desire you will give Sir Wrs Compliments to Mr Geo Dunn of Blaydon, who has purchased Messrs Dalton’s half of Acomb; and acquaint him that the new Bridge intended to be built at Hexham will abut upon his and Captain Davison’s Estate there and a piece of new
Letter – Henry Richmond to Robert Smith – 29 Sep 1767
To Mr Robert Smith at Unthank Coll[ie]ry near Berwick Newca[stle] 29th Septemr 1767
Sir
I have never been used to such a Want of punctuality in Case of Bills as I have met with in the bill you sent me by Mr Jno Bell.
I desire to have the Value of it without further delay & am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 7 Oct 1767
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn London Newca[stle] 7th Octor 1767
Sir
Sir Walter Blackett has executed the Deeds relating to Mr Midford; which according to your Letter of 29 Augst last will be kept in Sir Wrs possession till the recovery you mention is suffered: which I suppose will enable Mr Midford to reconvey the Estate at Green Leighton back again; for it appears to me that at present Mr Midford has no power by these deeds to part with the E
Letter – Henry Richmond to Robert Smith – 8 Oct 1767
To Mr Robert Smith at Unthank Coll[ie]ry Newca[stle] 8th Octor 1767
near Berwick upon Tweed
Sir
I am ordered to acquaint you that the Sixty pounds, which is the Value of the bill you sent me on Messrs Newton, must be paid me without further delay or else you must blame yourself for any disagreeable consequence. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 9 Oct 1767
Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s in Hexham Newca[stle] 9th Octor 1767
Sir
Sir Walter is not here at present, but if when he was at Hexham he thought, for the reasons you mention, that the Head Court dinner should be at the old house I think you may without waiting for further direction give Notice to the people to provide for it and order the Wine as usual.
You shall hear from me about Mr Wilson’s Lease as soon as I see Mr William Brown to who
Letter – Henry Richmond to Isaac Hunter – 9 Oct 1767
To Mr Isaac Hunter at Dukesfield Newca[stle] 9th Octor 1767
Sir
Sir Walter Blackett is inclined to let Robt Allgood the farm at Redburn which Pringle and he had in partnership. I suppose Mr Pringle intends to keep nothing but sheep upon it, if he gets it, and should be glad to have your opinion whether this would not be a prejudice to Sir Wr with regard to the Ore and Lead Carriage: for Pringle it appears by your Acco[un]t, has kept a n
Letters – Thomas Wentworth to John Wentworth – 10 Oct 1767
Dear Sir
I wrote to you a long letter lately and hope it will arrive safe to your hands. I send to a friend at Liverpool the plans of Mr. Paine which I heartily wish may be of any advantage or pleasure to you. He will send them by the first opportunity. Mr Paul Wentworth is now in London and we know nothing more of his peregrinations. Mr. Sam Wentworth is now here and seems a sedate sensible young man and by his account Studies much at Oxford. He desires his best respects to you.
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 13 Oct 1767
To Mr Darwin Grey’s Inn London Newca[stle] 13th Octor 1767
Sir
Inclosed is an Advertisement which Sr Wr Blackett and Mr Ridley desire you will get inserted in the daily Gazetteer and St James’s Chronicle for one Week. I am etc HR
To the Gentlemen Clergy and Free Burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne
Gentlemen
The honour which was conferred upon us by the Free Burgesses present at the Guild held this day in unanimously approving
Letter – Henry Richmond to Lowthian – 13 Oct 1767
To Mrs Lowthian at Lady Loraines at Kirkharle Newca[stle] 13th Octor 1767
Dear Sister
Sir Walter Blackett has this day given directions for a Deed to be prepared, Granting you an Annuity of fifty pounds for your Life; to be payable quarterly: and my Brother John will get it ready against Sir Walter comes next to town, when it will be executed. I heartily rejoyce at his goodness to you.
My Wife joyns with me in Love to you and in Compliments to Lady Loraine th
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 20 Oct 1767
To Sir Walter Blackett Baro[ne]t at Wallington Newca[stle] 20th Octor 1767
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
Inclosed is Mr Paine’s Letter and the drawing for the Cornice; which as it is to be executed in plaister Mr Lockley says must be all finished before his work can be put up.
I have sent by the postman the Keys of the Office at Wallington and Mr Robson’s Closet, lest they should be wanted before I can be at Liberty to come; being engaged in preparing for the pays, &
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 25 Oct 1767
To Sir Wr Blackett Baro[ne]t at Wallington Newca[stle] Sunday 25th Octor 1767
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
Inclosed is a Copy of Messrs Peareth & Cookson’s Acco[un]t of your loss by Weardale Mines in the 16 yrs ending 31st Decemr 1765 and of your Gain by the two compositions in the same time. Robert Wilson who was recommended to you by Mr Cramlington for a Tideman’s place will be thankfull for a Boatmans, which he is very fit for, being used to the Water business, as a S
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 26 Oct 1767
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn London Newcastle 26 Octor 1767
Sir
Inclosed are two bills, as above, for nine hundred and fifty five pounds. That for Four hundred and ninety five pounds is for Mr Savage’s half Year’s int[ere]st due the 6th of next month and to be placed in the mean time to my Acco[un]t & advised of accordingly. The other for Four hundred & Sixty pounds is on Account of the quarterly payments which you have to make
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 27 Oct 1767
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn London Newca[stle] 27th Octor 1767
Sir
Inclosed is Dr John Sharp’s bill on Hoare & Co for Two hundred pounds; which Sir Wr Blackett desires me to send you to be placed to his Acco[un]t, and you will please to advise me that you have received it and placed it accordingly.
I have sent by the Fly Coach, which sets out to morrow, a box containing the deeds and my Affidavit relating to Sr Wrs loan of Green Leight
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 27 Oct 1767
To Sr Wr Blackett Baro[ne]t at Wallington Newca[stle] Tuesday 27 Octor 1767
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
I am very sorry that you are not well. I will come to Wallington to morrow morning by eleven o’Clock and stay till Thursday Morning: which, as the Acco[un]ts are not yet come from the Mines, I can do better to morrow than afterwards.
I have sent Mr Darwin Dr Sharp’s draught and desired him to place it to your Acco[un]t. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to Richard Wilson – 30 Oct 1767
To Richard Wilson Esq Leeds Newca[stle] 30th Octor 1767
Sir
In so large a remittance I think as you do that it is right to guard against Accidents as much as possible and therefore have talked over with the Gentlemen of our Bank what you mention of paying your Money into the hands of Glyn and Hallifax which they have agreed to and upon your letting me know by return of the post that you will certainly do so they will empower Glyn a
Letter – Henry Richmond to Thomas Maughan – 30 Oct 1767
To Mr Thomas Maughan at Newhouse in Weardale Newca[stle] 30th Octor 1767
Sir
I have fixed your pay to be on Wednesday the 11th of next month, so you will give Notice accordingly; and be here on Sunday Evening preceding, as usual; Receive the Money on Monday, go away on the Tuesday, and make your pay on the Wednesday and Allanheads on the day following.
I am etc HR
1767 Octor 30th Wrote Mr Caleb Hunter and Mr Wm Westgarth to the Same Effect HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to Plumb & Brown – 30 Oct 1767
To Messrs Plumb & Browne Goldsmiths Newca[stle] 30th Octor 1767
Foster Lane London
Gentlemen
I have sent you this day by Fryer Todd the London Carrier a piece of fine Silver containing Six hundred & Sixty four Ounces; which I desire you will place to Acco[un]t as usual with Sr Wr Blackett at the Markett price and advice me on your receipt of it. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to Hill – 30 Oct 1767
To Mr Hill at Blackwell near Darlington Newca[stle] 30th Octor 1767
Sir
Sir Walter Blackett will be obliged to you if you will send him when it is convenient to you One dozen of hams & one dozen of Hog’s Cheeks and he will pay you for them by any method that you please to order. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 30 Oct 1767
To Mr John Bell at Hexham Newca[stle] 30th Octor 1767
Sir
I have fixed the pays in manner following – the Stewards will be here on sunday Evening the 8th of next month, receive all their money on Monday the 9th go to Weardale on the 10th make the pay there on Wednesday the 11th and at Allanheads on Thursday the 12th. So that what money you can spare will be very acceptable on Monday the 9th as will also your company on Tuesday
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 31 Oct 1767
To Sr Wr Blackett Bt at Wallington Newca[stle] 31st Octor 1767
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
Mr Peareth has enquired after the younger Mr Bonnell & his Acco[un]t is that he lives with his Mother & Brother at Sunderland – is about 19 years of Age – has something genteel in his person & manner – behaves very well, & since his Master failed & they separated by Agreement, the Young man has applied himself to Writing, Arithmetic &
