Letter – Henry Richmond to Thomas Maughan – 11 Sep 1762

By - gregpfinch11 Sep 1762
Document Type: Letter
Date: 11 Sep 1762
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: Thomas Maughan
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/2
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To Mr Thos. Maughan at Newhouse 

in Weardale                                                                                     Newcastle 11 September 1762



Sir/ The death of Mr Harrison has occasions several applications to Sr. Wr. Blackett to succeed him. The principal are for Thos. Nixon of Dotland, who was Steward to Mr Loraine’s Grove till the year 1751 since wch time he has not been employed in mining; except upon some views & references. And the other is in behalf of Mr Hewatson of Alstone. Sir Walter wo[ul]d be glad to have a little talk with you on this subject, together with Mr C. Hunter who I have wrote to; & as he will be at Hexham on Monday next till 3 or 4 o’clock or perhaps may stay all night, he bids me write to you that he wo[ul]d have you meet him there if it is convenient & you receive this Lre time. I am etc  HR

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