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Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 12 Feb 1769
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s in Hexham Newca[stle] 12th Febry 1769
Sir
I have a Letter from Sir Wr Blackett to Night in which he bids me write you that he agrees to your letting Keenly kilns as mentioned in your Letter to him of the 4th instant, only there must be a Clause of forfeiting the Lease if Wigham does not observe the Covenants. Sir Wr says he does not think himself liable, nor that he ought to be liable to pay Mr Tulip for the Lime which
Letter – Henry Richmond to Ralph Forster – 14 Feb 1769
To Mr Ra Forster at Wallington Newca[stle] 14 Febry 1769
Sir
Sir Wr Blackett writes me that he would have you come to Newcastle & bring John Shafto with you: that we may go and take Mr Wilson’s directions how the penalty is to be recovered against Roger Marshal, & the other man, for killing the Hare in Harterton grounds. Mr Wilson will be our of Town to morrow, but on Thursday or Friday, if you come, we may get his opinion
Letter – John Ibbetson – 15 Feb 1769
At a Meeting of the Directors of Greenwich Hospital, at Salters Hall, on Wednesday the 15th February 1769.
A Letter from the Receivers, dated the 7th instant, was read, containing their Reports upon Mr Erringtons Proposals to take a Lease of the Lead Ore Dues and also upon a Letter of Mr. Daniel Wren Concerning his dispute with them about some Dues of Lead Ore raised by him, which was not duly accounted for to the Hospital..
Resolved,
That Mr Errington be acquainted, th
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 15 Feb 1769
Mr. Mulcaster Farnacres February 1769
I recd the small pieces of silver by Mr. Laybourne and with it your Letter of the 10th instant inclosing the Assays wch I find as follows
Per fodder
Grains Oz Dwt Gs
1 lb Refineable Lead from
Wch the Cake was Extracted 1 69/80 equal 9 2 12 6/10
Do 1 69/80 equal 9 2 12
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 15 Feb 1769
To Sir Wr Blackett Bt MP in Half Moon Street
Piccadilly London Newca[stle] 15th Febry 1769
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
Mr Heron after Mr Cuthbertson’s death, applyed for Mr Towers’s feefarm rents to be paid to him; but as he was not authorized to receive them I desired Mr Bell to reserve the Money. There are two half Year’s Rents, due Mich[aelma]s last, ready to be paid to whom Mr Towers shall appoint; either here or
Letter – Henry Richmond to Ralph Forster – 17 Feb 1769
To Mr Ra Forster at Cambo near Wallington Newca[stle] 17 Febry 1769
Sir
I have a Letter to night from Sir Wr in which he says he rec[eiv]ed an Acco[un]t in your Letter dated 31 Decer of the Sums given to the poor about Wallington last year & bids me write you “that he wo[ul]d have this kind of Charity given every year according to the Number or Condition of the poor in those Towns or parishes” of which you can inform yourself by the Minister or C
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Sharp – 17 Feb 1769
To The Revd D Sharp at Bambrough Newca[stle] 17 Febry 1769
Sir
I have direction from Sir Walter Blackett to pay you one hundred pounds towards the Augmentation of Bingfield chapel: which you may have whenever you find it convenient to favour me with a Call; or if it suits you better you may draw upon me for it, only mentioning in the bill, or in the Letter of Advice, that it is Sir Walter Blacketts benefaction for that purpose. I congratulat
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 18 Feb 1769
To Sir Wr Blackett Bt MP in Half Moon Street
Piccadilly London Newca[stle] 18 Febry 1769
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
Mr Forster brought Jno Shafto yesterday & inclosed is Mr Wilson’s opinion; which I have got this Evening how the penalty is to be recovered against the Men that killed the Hare. Mr Wilson says, as no Inconvenience can arise from postponing the Conviction a Week, I should ask how you would have the hal
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 20 Feb 1769
Mr Mulcaster. Farnacres. 20th February 1769
I would not have you give yourself any trouble about the particulars of the Expence of Smelting etc pFodder, but only to observe the Stock of Coals, Bone Ashes, Lime, Peats etc at the time of finishing the Smelting etc the Ore which was brought in last year.
Nothing must be done at the Buddle above the Dam, til we ourselves come up, but I would have you buy the Slaggs you mention of the Man near Allendale Town
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Trevelyan – 20 Feb 1769
To Walter Trevelyan Esqr at John Hudsons Esq in York Newca[stle] 20th Febry 1769
Sir
Last Night I received your Letter dated 17th Janry & in it your receipt for Sixty two pounds ten shillings: in return for which I hear inclose you my Bill on Plumb & Browne for that Sum at twenty days; which is the shortest date I can make it. You will please to signify, by return of the post that you have received it; otherwise I shall not know that you get it safe.
Durham Mustar
Letter – Henry Richmond to Ralph Forster – 22 Feb 1769
To Mr Ralph Forster at Cambo Newca[stle] 22d Febry 1769
Sir
Mr Forster of Lucker has wrote Sir Walter that he is willing to give the value of Lucker Tithes & freehold whenever Sir Walter sends any person to treat with him. Sir Wr therefore desires you will make a valuation of what he has at Lucker; & says as old Mr Forster is but very indifferent he would have Mr Bell go with you to settle and finish the Acco[un]t about the Ti
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 22 Feb 1769
To Sir Wr Blackett Bt MP in half moon street
Picadilly London Newca[stle] 22d Febry 1769
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
As soon as I have an Opportunity I will enquire why James Oliver was discharged at Wolfcleugh. As to his charge against Robert Allgood for engrossing farms, it is the same that John Pringle made, who said he co[ul]d reckon up £300 a year that he had got including your’s at Redburn: but he could mention o
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 24 Feb 1769
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s in Hexham Newca[stle] 24th Febry 1769
Sir
Sir Walter has desired Mr Forster to make a valuation of Lucker Farm which Mr Thos Forster has wrote him he is willing to give the value of when any person is send over to treat with him about it. Sir Walter finds old Mr Forster is very indifferent & therefore desires you will go with Mr Ralph Forster & try if you can settle with him for the tithe of the Moor & rece
Letter – Henry Richmond to Ralph Forster – 24 Feb 1769
To Mr Ralph Forster at Cambo Newca[stle] 24th Febry 1769
Sir
I have a Letter this post from Sir Wr Blackett in answer to that I wrote last Saturday about the Hare; & he says the part of the penalty, which by Law is forfeited to the poor of the parish, he cannot give up; & therefore you are to take Shafto to Mr Ward of Morpeth & when you have made the information, Shafto will prove the Truth of it. & when the penalty of
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 27 Feb 1769
To Sir Wr Blackett Baro[ne]t MP in Half Moon Street
Piccadilly London Newca[stle] 27th Febry 1769
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
Inclosed is a Case about the Tithes of Wallington and your other Estates in Hartburn parish; which as the comissioners will want an Answer soon, an opinion should be taken on, after Mr Darwin has made any Alterations or Additions, that he thinks proper; especially with regard to Rothley, which he is
Letter – Henry Richmond to Thomas Forster – 28 Feb 1769
To Mr Thomas Forster at Lucker, near Belford Newca[stle] 28 Febry 1769
Sir
Mr Forster of Cambo will be at Lucker on Tuesday the 7th of next Month to make a Valuation of your Farm, by Sir Wr Blackett’s desire; that he may know what may be reasonable to ask for it. & Mr Bell will come at the same time to settle for the Tithe of Lucker Moor & receive, if it be convenient, either money or your promisory Note for whatever it may amount to. Mr Bells rec
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 28 Feb 1769
To Mr John Bell at Mr Ellis’s in Hexham Newca[stle] 28th Febry 1769
Sir
I have wrote Mr Forster of Lucker that you & Mr Ra Forster will be with him on Tuesday the 7th of next Month & that your receipt would be a discharge for what money he pays you for the Tithe of Lucker Moor: If he says he has not Money, you may take his note at a reasonable date.
Inclosed is your paper of the Sums Mr Forster has rec[eiv]ed for these Tithes annually, am
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 5 Mar 1769
Mr Mulcaster. Farnacres. March 5th 1769
Mr. Labourne brought me your two Pacquets with the several inclosures Safe, and upon examination, the Operation Papers to the 24th December now all agree with one another.
I have tryed the Assays of Thorngill Slagg Lead & find it will not answer for Refining, you will therefore pile it with the Cowslitts & Carrs Slagg Lead til further orders.
I would not have you think of engaging any other
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 5 Mar 1769
Mr Mulcaster. Farnacres. 5th March 1769
As I wrote before in a very great hurry & have now an opportunity of writing you a few Lines more I cannot let it Slip.
In addition to what I said concerning the Smelters who you think it right should be dismissed I must observe that in case any of them have behaved so as to deserve being turn'd off I beg they maybe set adrift immediately as we will not suffer any Man to be at Langley Mill who you
Letter – Henry Richmond to John Bell – 5 Mar 1769
To Mr John Bell at Wallington Newca[stle] 5th March 1769
Sir
As I recollect, for I am now writing at home, my Letters about the Tithe of Lucker Moor are clearly enough expressed that you are to receive of Mr Forster the whole Tithe, it being all due to Sir Walter till the making the Award which has no retrospection. I am etc HR
Letter – Henry Richmond to Ralph Forster – 5 Mar 1769
To Mr Ralph Forster at Cambo near Wallington Newca[stle] 5 March 1769
Sir
I hope you got the Money for the Garden bill Yesterday by Thos Thompson – it was too large a Sum to send by such a Conveyance & therefore I could wish when any bargain work is to be paid for that it may either be put off till the rent day or at least till you have an opportunity of coming to Town yourself to receive it. When any Thing is done about Marshall and Turners affair you
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 5 Mar 1769
To Sr Wr Blackett Bt MP in Half Moon Street
Piccadilly London Newca[stle] 5th March 1769
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
Mr G Silvertop has a freehold Estate in the Manor of Winlaton, called Ash tree: there is Coal under it, w[hi]ch he claims, and has begun to work, within these few Days; tho’ it is apprehended he has no right to it. I see by an Abstract of the Writings of Winlaton, which are in Mr Darwins hands, that Sir Wm
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 13 Mar 1769
Mr Mulcaster. Farnacres. 13th March 1769
I am much concerned for poor Elliot and fear he is in great danger advise he is having the best Man that can be got as a Surgeon. The Bark would it is likely be of great Service to him and I desire you will mention this to the Surgeon he employs.
If you think the Liddles are sensible of their mistake & they continue to behave well you may help one or both as you see most proper but by no means allow any Man to Stay who will n
Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 15 Mar 1769
To Sir Wr Blackett Baro[ne]t MP in Half Moon street
Piccadilly London Newca[stle] 15 March 1769
Hon[ou]r[e]d Sir
Mr Forster of Cambo says that Marshall & Turner have paid 50s; being the half of the penalty due to the poor; & that by Mr Wards desire it is lodged in his (Mr Forster’s) hands till you come down – he has given 50s, as you ordered to John Shafto and placed it to your Acco[un]t. He has been
Letter – Henry Richmond to Thomas Maughan – 16 Mar 1769
To Mr Thos Maughan at Newhouse in Weardale Newca[stl]e 16 March 1769
Sir
I rec[eiv]ed a Letter last post from Sir Wr Blackett, in which he desires me to acquaint you that according to your Letter to him of the 13th of last Month he enquired of Mr Robinson, who bought in the bill for the division of Lands in the Township of Temple Sowerby, & has reason to believe it is a fair bill. Sir Walter says he saw the bill but the Blanks, as he remembers, were not all
