Letter – Edward Blackett to James Mewburn – 16 Nov 1710

      Nov 16

James

I rec[eive]d yours on the 4th & I perceive Mr Wilkinson would have half a years notice about the Cellar I should think 3 months notice was very sufficient and so you may tell him acq[uain]t me when you paid him the last rent Am glad Mr Brummel can recamend a fit person to view <and> vallue my woods I beleive will <Armstrong> should understand the vallue of them as well as any man whatsoever so you may likewise have his Judgement of them on the otherside you have a Copy of his letter as allso of a copy of <one sent> last post to <Will ....> which I lately rec[eive]d I did write a letter by the last post of Will Lowes Concerning whitshei[lds] & Assoon as I have his answer of whats the most hel give then shall order you to let it you may perceive by will Armstrongs letter that he thinks Will Lowes has cut down much more wood then he has given an acct of & it must Certainly be soe If he has cut down a great deal of young wood after sap time as armstrong writes me so be sure when you goe up take particular care to find it out If he has cut down any wood after sap time then there will be the loss of the barke which is considerable let me know the price of lead

      I am Your assured friend