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Letter – Henry Richmond to Henry Angus – 18 Oct 1768
To Mr Henry Angus at Fenham Newca[stle] 18 Octor 1768
Sir
I was so particularly engaged when your Letter, desiring some Slates from the Quarry at Kenton was brought me that I could not answer it then. I now acquaint you that Sr Wr Blackett has sold that estate to Lawyer Wilson of Leeds and that the Slates now winning there are intended for his own use as occasion may require and that I have no power to dispose of them – however to
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 21 Oct 1768
To Mr Darwin Grays Inn London Newca[stle] 21st Octor 1768
Sir
Inclosed you have two bills as above, for Seventeen hundred pounds to enable you to pay Sir Wr Blacketts bond to Mrs Idle’s representatives. I desire you will place them to his Acco[un]t and that you will advise me, by the return of the post, that you have received them for the purpose of paying the said bond and that you have in the mean time placed them to Sir Walter’s Ac
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 21 Oct 1768
To Sir Wr Blackett Bt at Wallington Newca[stle] 21st Octor 1768
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
According to the Notice given to Mrs Idles Representatives your bond to her for £1700 is to be paid off the beginning of next month – You will please to sign the inclosed order for me to send the Money to Mr Darwin.
The Boundary of the Corporation was ridden yesterday with the usual wrangling at Fenham Gate and two or three other places, but upon the whole wi
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Richmond – 22 Oct 1768
To Mr John Richmond Attorney at Law. Newca[stle] 22 Octor 1768
Dear Bro[the]r
I should be glad, if you have settled the Conveyance of Kenton in such Form as Sir Wr Blackett ought to execute it, that you would let me have it to send to Mr Wilson as soon as you can. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 24 Oct 1768
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn London Newca[stle] 24th Octor 1768
Sir
We are likely to have a Dispute with the Commiss[ione]rs of Greenwich hospital who have the Rectory of Hartburn; in which there is an Estate called Rothley that belongs to Sir Walter Blackett, and of which they are now demanding, in a peremptory manner, the Great Tithes – there have never been any tithes paid for this Estate, that I can find; It being always deemed exempt as
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Laidman – 28 Oct 1768
To Mr Laidman Surgeon in Morpeth Newca[stle] 28th Octor 1768
Sir
Inclosed I send you Sir Wr Blacketts bond for One hundred pounds to each of your Children; with int[e]r[es]t in the mean time after the rate of 5 p[er]Cent[u]m. I shall be glad to receive a Line from you that it comes safe to your hand & am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 28 Oct 1768
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn London Newca[stle] 28th Octor 1768
Sir
Inclosed is Bell Cookson and Cos bill on Glyn & Hallifax for Eight hundred & Eighty four pounds, which I desire you will place to my Acco[un]t and advise me of the receipt of.
This Bill is to enable you to pay Mr Savage’s half yrs int[e]r[es]t which will be due the 6th of next Month amounting to £495; and to pay you the £3 12s 0d I owe you, & leave three hundr
Letter – Henry Richmond to Richard Wilson – 28 Oct 1768
To Richd Wilson Esq Leeds Newca[stle] 28th Octor 1768
Sir
On the 21st of Septemr I gave your Dra[ugh]t of Conveyance of E[as]t Kenton to Messrs Widdrington & Richmond to be engrossed, not apprehending any thing further to be done; but they objected to the Mode of it and my Brother wrote Sir Wr Blackett that some hazard would attend the letting his bonds for the two £7000 to the Mortgagees of the Estate stand out – Sir Walt
Letter – Henry Richmond to Ralph Heron – 28 Oct 1768
To Mr Ralph Heron in Hexham Newca[stle] 28 Octor 1768
Sir
Sir Wr Blackett bids me write you that he expects to be at Hexham in a little time and will then execute the Deeds between Mr Errington & him; but if he should find that he cannot come he will write you where to meet him for that purpose.
As to the place to be set out for the Common Carriers, Sir Wr has no Objections to it; upon the Terms Mr Wilson has proposed – only
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 30 Oct 1768
To Mr Bell at Mr Ellis’s Hexham Newca[stle] 30th Octor 1768
Sir
I rec[eiv]ed your Letter inclosing Johnson & Grahams proposal for Keenley Quarry & draw kilns. I suppose no more can be got than they offer which I see is the same that Stobbart paid; So lest Stobbart should complain to Sir Walter of the preference given to these folks by letting the quarry to them it wo[ul]d be right to acquaint Sir Walter of the charge against him
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 8 Nov 1768
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn London Newcastle 8 Novr 1768
Sir
Inclosed are two bills for One Thousand pounds, as above, which I send you by Sr Wr Blacketts directions to be placed to his Account, and desire you will advise me that you have received then & have placed them accordingly to be a Voucher to my Acco[un]t with Sir Walter for this Sum.
I hope you are got well to London, and that I shall by this Nights post, or the next, r
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 8 Nov 1768
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s Hexham Newca[stle] 8 Novemr 1768
Sir
Inclosed are the two parts of the Agreement between Sir Wr Blackett and Mr Errington for the Land at Hallington both w[hi]ch Sir Walter has signed and when Mr Errington has done so, you may return me one part, to be kept here; and you will please to acquaint Mr Errington that the rent must be paid to me, as this Ground now belongs to Ryal Estate; which is in my receipt. Sir Wr d
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 8 Nov 1768
To Mr Peter Mulcaster. Farnacres 8th Novemr. 1768
Mr Mulcaster
When we were last at Hexham, you desired to know at what Periods we would have the Silver taken off; in answer to which this us to acquaint you, that we desire it may be done Monthly til further Orders; and you are desired to deliver the Silver to Mr Bell, who will send it from time to time by his Carrier Corbitt directed to us at Mr Gab Marleys in Gateshead.
For the Time to come it will not be necessary to
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Christopher Bell – 8 Nov 1768
Part of Messrs Walton & Smeatons Letter of 8th Novr. 1768 to Mr Chr. Bell.
We have desired Mr Mulcaster to deliver you the Silver from time to time taken off at Langley Mill which we beg you will send by such Person as you shall judge will deliver it safely into the hands of Mr Gab. Marley in Gateshead. It must be directed to us to his care.
Letter – Henry Richmond to William Darwin – 9 Nov 1768
To Mr Darwin Greys Inn London Newca[stle] 9th Novr 1768
Sir
Inclosed you have two bills, as above, for two hundred and Eighty pounds; which I received last post from Mr Wilson of Leeds, desiring I would apply them in discharge of the half year’s int[e]r[es]t due 27 Septemr last, on the two Seven Thousand pounds, charged on the Estate at East Kenton, purchased by him of Sir Wr Blackett. Which bills therefore I have sent to You, and desire
Letter – Henry Richmond to Richard Wilson – 10 Nov 1768
To Richd Wilson Esqr Leeds Yorkshire
Sir
I received a Letter from Mr Hebdin last post inclosing me two bills for two hundred & Eighty pounds, as above; to be applied in discharge of the int[e]r[es]t of the two Seven Thousand pounds, charged on East Kenton; which int[e]r[es]t was due on the 27 Septr last: I have sent these bills to Mr Darwin, desiring him as soon as they become due, to pay the Mortgagees the said intrest, and to take the receipt for it in your name & send them to me.
Letter – Nicholas Walton to John Ibbetson – 11 Nov 1768
Part of Recers. Letter of 11th November 1768 to John Ibbetson Esqr.
We also beg leave to inform the Board, that in pursuance of their Order we have entered into agreement with Mr Thomas Airey & Son for the Sale of the Lead, on the Terms mentioned in our Letter of the 29th April last.
At a Meeting of the Directors of Greenwich Hospital, at Salter's Hall. On Wednesday the 16th November 1768. The Board approved of the Receivers having entered into Agreement with My Thomas Aire
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 13 Nov 1768
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s Hexham Newca[stle] 13 Novr 1768
Sir
Sir Walter desires that Matt Bell’s Stock may be distrained on for the £322 1s 4d due Mayd[a]y last and for the half Years rent also due Martin[ma]s but you will look to the date of the Lease, whether it is old or new Stile that you are to reckon Martin[ma]s by. I think Mr Forster or Mr Ladler should assist you herein. As to Messrs Marshall and Langlands bill you must pay i
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 14 Nov 1768
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellises Hexham Newca[stle] 14th Novr 1768
Sir
John Pringle of Redburn has solicited Sir Walter Blackett much, to remain on some part of Redburn farm; Sir Walter has considered his request but does not think it right to grant it, of this you will take the first opportunity of acquainting him. I have received the plan of Ryal and also Hepple’s Lease and Dunn’s Article & Mr Marriots plan of the East part of Westburnhope
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Trevelyan – 15 Nov 1768
To Walter Trevelyan Esqr at Nettlecombe near Taunton
Somersetshire Newca[stle] 15th Novemr1768
Sir
I have received your Letter of the 8th instant inclosing Thos Towills bill on George Rutt for Ten pounds payable by your Indorsement thereon, to your Servant William Leaver or his Order. he is now at Wallington; but I will, as you desire let him have Money for this bill, as soon as he comes hither and endorses
Letter – Henry Richmond to Isaac Hunter – 18 Nov 1768
To Mr Isaac Hunter at Dukesfield Newca[stle] 18 Novr 1768
Sir
I have received by the Hexham Carrier a Box containing two pieces of Silver from Dukesfield Refinery; one weighing four hundred & ninety five ounces & the other Five hundred & fourteen ounces.
I hear Mrs Hunter is bro[ugh]t to Bed of a Son; I hope she and he are doing very well. I give you joy on the occasion & am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to Thomas Duffield – 19 Nov 1768
To Mr Duffield at Wallington Newca[stle] 19th Novemr 1768
Sir
I have sent you by Thos Thompson the pentagrapher; which I don’t doubt but you will receive safe. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to Plumb & Brown – 19 Nov 1768
To Messrs Plumb & Browne Goldsmiths Foster Lane London Newca[stle] 19th Novemr 1768
Gentlemen
I sent you yesterday by Matt Lee, the London Carrier, a box containing two pieces of fine Silver; the weight of w[hi]ch is below. I desire you will place them to Acco[un]t with Sir Walter Blackett, as usual, at the Markett price & advise me on you receipt of them. I am etc HR
ounces
one piece qty 495 at p[er] oz
the other qty 514 at p[er] oz
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 20 Nov 1768
To Mr Peter Mulcaster. Farnacres 20th Nov. 1768
I reced. your Letters, as also all the Receits which were wanting by Mr. Labourne, by whom, I was much concerned to find you had been so very ill, however I hope this will meet with you as well as can be expected and that you will soon be perfectly well.
As you propose coming down to the place, with the first piece of Silver, I should like that might be when Mr. Smeaton, and I are here together, and I will give you notice as
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 20 Nov 1768
To Sir Wr Blackett Bt at Wallington Newca[stle] 20th Novr 1768
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
I have sent by the bearer the Deeds relating to the Exchange between Mr Errington and You and also the Deed for the purchase of the Wood on delivery whereof either the Money or some Security for it must be given you by Mr Errington. The Money that I have paid on this Acco[un]t is £59 18s 3d to the Com[missione]rs & £1 11s 6d to Mr Wilson for the Carriage of
