Letter – Henry Richmond to Christpher Blackett – 24 Jul 1763

By - gregpfinch24 Jul 1763
Document Type: Letter
Date: 24 Jul 1763
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: Christpher Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/2
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To Christ[ophe]r Blackett Esq; at                                                 Newcastle 24 July 1763

Hexham Abbey



Sir/ Sir Walter writes me from Etal to wait upon the judges when they come hither & tell their L[or]ds[hi]ps that he desires they will Lodge at the Abbey, as having better beds in it than any public houses in Hexham can afford. And at the same time he orders me to acquaint you of this & desire you will direct the beds to be ready for the L[or]ds[hi]ps & that you will give them some claret & port. I am etc.

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