Letter – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 15 May 1760

To Sir Wr Blackett Bt MP at his house In Pall Mall London                              Newc 15th May 1760



Honrd Sir 

Inclosed are Peareth and Sorsbies two bills on Messrs Freeman and Stainbanks for £900 as above wch I desire you will be pleased to advise receipt of.

Herewith inclosed is the case stated about the Winlaton cottagers, on which you will be pleased to order Mr Darwin to take Mr Nortons or such other councils opinion as you think proper. What Mr Robson and Mr Armstrong have done in this matter has been by Mr Fawcets advice. And I hope the case is clear in favour of the Lords, But I wish it could have been compromised without a law suit, as it is not a thing of any great consequence further than endeavouring to support what is believed to be your right.

I have also herewith inclosed copy of Mr Fawcets opinion, wch Mr Armstrong sent to Sir Edward I am Etc JR 





Newcastle 29th April 1760 £500

Fifty days after date pay Mr Joseph Richmond or order five hundred pounds the value in account with Sir Wr Blackett, place the same to account as by advice from Peareth and Sorsbie 

To Messrs Freeman and Stainbanks  Merchants In London 





Newcastle 29th April 1760 £400

Fifty days after date pay Mr Joseph Richmond or order four hundred pounds the value in account with Sir Wr Blackett, place the same to account as by advice from Peareth and Sorsbie 

To Messrs Freeman and Stainbanks Merchants In London