Letter – Nicholas Walton – 14 Oct 1740

By - gregpfinch14 Oct 1740
Document Type: Letter
Date: 14 Oct 1740
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 106
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      Ravensworth Castle Oct. 14th 1740



The tenants of Scremerston, Spindleston, Outchester, Middleton Hall &c



Gent.n

      We are just come from the Funeral of Geo. Liddell Esq. and as that malincholly occation requires our Attendance here for some Settling some Affairs of his, we cannot possibly Attend upon you at the Recd. as we appointed. We have therefore sent our Servants  Richd. Morrison & Thomas Dixon to receive the Rents, and have given them proper Rece.ts Signed by us. This we thought proper to signify to you as being the very same as if we were present with you our Selves. Your Leases which belong to Such of you as have not had ‘em we will take care shall be with you very soon , And we are , Gents. 

      Your Most Humble Servts.

      Nich. Walton  Hugh Boag

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