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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 &
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 31 Oct 1767
To Mr Darwin Grey’s Inn London Newca[stle] 31st Octor 1767
Sir
If the Deeds relating to Sir Edward Blackett’s purchase of the part of Fenwick Estate are still in your Custody I desire you will send me down a Copy of the Release, that we may be the better ascertained of what he is to enter to. For as Mr Armstrong and Mr Robson are both gone, I have been asked whether Sir Edwd is to have the houses, tho’ I was no way concerned in the t
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 2 Nov 1767
To Mr Darwin Grey’s Inn London Newca[stle] 2d Novr 1767
Sir
I have received your Letter of the 29th Ult[im]o inclosing me Mr Glover’s receipt for One hundred and forty pounds for his and Mr Viner’s half Years intrest due 27th Septemr last from Sir Wr Blackett for their Mortgage on his Estate at Kenton and have given you Credit for the same in the Account between us. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Hall – 3 Nov 1767
To Mr William Hall in Berwick upon Tweed Newca[stle] 3d Novr 1767
Sir
Agreeable to your desire I have looked over the late Mr William Robsons Acco[un]ts and have found the £4 13s 0d mentioned in your Letter, charged by him in 1762; and expressed to be paid you for hay seeds got in 1761 for West Ord farm, & therefore make no doubt but he has done so, tho’ I have not found your receipt for it. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 3 Nov 1767
To Mr Darwin Grey’s Inn London Newca[stle] 3d Novr 1767
Sir
I have received your’s inclosing me Mr Freeman’s receipt for one hundred & forty pounds for the 1/2 yrs int[ere]st of Mrs Sambroke’s Mortgage on Kenton due 27 Septemr last and have given your Acco[un]t Credit for the Same and have made you D[ebto]r for the 9s 0d on acco[un]t of F Midfords deeds.
Sir Walter Blackett bids me write you in answer to your Letter to him
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 10 Nov 1767
To Sir Wr Blackett Bt at Wallington Newca[stle] 10th Novr 1767
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
Thomas Roxby has left his Cloaths and the Taylor is altering them for Jno Robinson who will come to Wallington as soon as they are done. Roxby says he is to have four Guineas in lieu of warning, which I do not remember you bid me pay him. You will please to give me directions about it. The Grove Stewards are gone with the Money & Mr Bell is gone with them. A
Letter – Henry Richmond to Richard Brown – 14 Nov 1767
To Mr Richard Brown at Kirkharle Newca[stle] 14th Novr 1767
Sir
Inclosed is another Letter from Mr Hall of Berwick about the £4 13s 0d which Mr Robson has Charged in his Acco[un]t with Sr Walter Blackett as I shewed you but which Mr Hall says was never paid him. You will please to let me know what must be said further to him about it. p.s. I find he Compounded with his Creditors and has power to receive this Debt. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to George Douglas – 17 Nov 1767
To Mr Geo Douglass in Berwick upon Tweed Newca[stle] 17th Novr 1767
Sir
I should be glad to know whether the pitmens houses and other buildings for the Colliery are finished and whether you have done the road leading from the Colliery thro’ Middle Ord Grounds according to your Contract with Sir Walter. For Mr Bell & Mr Geo Brown will be coming to Berwick soon, & I could wish that not only the rents may be ready but also that these other Articles
Letter – Henry Richmond to Richard Wilson – 17 Nov 1767
To Richard Wilson Esq Leeds Yorkshire Newcastle 17th Novr 1767
Sir
Your Letter inclosing a receipt whereof the above is a Copy is received but its being given on Acco[un]t of Sr Wr Blackett instead of the Newcastle Bank puts him to some difficulty in settling the Matter between them & Glyn & Hallifax. If your answer to my Letter of the 30th Octor had come sooner or if the Method of drawing a bill for the Money on the bank as therein menti
Letter – Henry Richmond to Glyn & Halifax – 18 Nov 1767
To Messrs Glyn & Hallifax Newca[stle] 18th Novr 1767
Gent[leme]n
I desire that you will place the £7000 which you received of Richard Wilson Esq and gave a receipt for whereof the above is a copy to the Acco[un]t of Messrs Bell Cookson Carr Airey & Saint for they have paid me that Sum and I have given them a discharge for it on the back of your first receipt. I am etc WB
Letter – Henry Richmond to Bishop of Durham – 18 Nov 1767
To the Hon[oura]ble & Rt Revd The Lord B[isho]p omitted – Newca[stle] 18th Novr 1767
of Durham at Aukland
My Lord
I was honoured with your Lordship’s of the 14th instant in due Course; I beg leave to mention that the Calculation I delivered to you at Aukland was begun sometime since and it happened to be completed a little before Mrs Marshals Death and the intention of it was to be ready against any Life should drop that either myself or any other person might see the t
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Westgarth – 19 Nov 1767
To Jno Westgarth Esqr at Unthank Newca[stle] 19th Novr 1767
Near Stanhope in Weardale
Sir
In answer to your Letter enquiring whether Sir Walter Blackett will sell his Allotments of Wolsingham Common, I beg leave to acquaint you that I do not believe Sir Walter will do so but I shall Communicate your Letter to him when I see him & take some opportunity of letting you know his Answer. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 20 Nov 1767
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn London Newca[stle] 20th Novemr 1767
Sir
Inclosed you receive my Affidavit of Sir Walter Blackett’s executing the Letter of Attorney empowering you to receive the £3200 0s 1d of the Bank pursuant to the Order of the Court of Chancery in the Cause Midford against Bates and I am glad the Estate at Green Leighton, lent to Mr Midford is now conveyed back again to Sir Walter – would it not be right for the Deed of Reconv
Letter – Henry Richmond to Richard Wilson – 27 Nov 1767
To Richard Wilson Esq Leeds Yorkshire Newca[stle] 27 Novr 1767
Sir
I am just come from Wallington where I have been for several days and have met with your Letter of the 23d instant inclosing me a receipt whereof the above is a copy. I shall shew it to the Gentlemen of our bank to morrow and shall then learn what has passed between them & Glyn & Hallifax about the former receipt for seven thousand pounds which I advised you of on the 17 i
