Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 29 Nov 1763

By - gregpfinch29 Nov 1763
Document Type: Letter
Date: 29 Nov 1763
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: Walter Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/2
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To Sir Walter Blackett Bart. M.P.                                            Newcastle 29th Novr. 1763

at the Cocoa Tree Pall Mall

London 



Hon[ou]rd Sir/ There were ten Commissioners at the Meeting yesterday at Katy’s; & the Bidders for the tolls & repairs of the road were Mr Charlton & Mr Bell. The former offered £5 a yr less than his present contract; But Mr Bell relying upon I guess Miles Anderson’s assistance, proposed to take them without any abatement. After some consideration Mr Charlton expressed an Inclination to try both tolls & repairs for another yr upon the present terms, of 280. & £105; which Mr Bell very readily consented to, & the order is made accordingly, I am etc  HR

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