Letter – Henry Richmond to William Westgarth – 24 May 1763

By - gregpfinch24 May 1763
Document Type: Letter
Date: 24 May 1763
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: William Westgarth
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/2
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To Mr William Westgarth Steward to the                             Newcastle 24th May 1763

Quaker’s Co in Alstone Moor 



Sir/ The Letter which Sir W[alte]r Blackett Bart. Received the last post from the Secretary of the Lead Company leaves him at Liberty to take you into his service & therefore he appoints you to the late Mr Hodgson’s place. So you will go & take the charge of Coalcleugh, Mohope & Kilhope Groves: & as soon as it is convenient I shall be glad to see you here. I wish you health & success in your undertakings. I am etc    HR

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