Letter – Nicholas Walton to Edward Stewart – 6 Dec 1754

Ravensworth Castle Dec 6th:1754

Sir

We have together look’d over the Cases as to Mr Allgoods Claim & think it verry properly drawn; but there is a mistake in Saying the Lord of Wark has no Lands within the Mannor, as this Mannor Comprehends a verry large Tract in which the Hospital have a large estate Viz. The Barrony of Langley we apprehend is within the Mannor, Woodhall Ellrington &c but it is true the Lord has no Estates near the disputed Common or any thing within many Miles of it; therefore may it not be proper to alter it agreable to the Enclosed within the Draught &c will it not be proper to point out the Relation of Comissary Allgood to the present Gentleman. We think the Board will Expect that this case goes thro’ our hands to them, & at the same time it may be proper for you to write to Mr Everest and acquaint him you have Stated this case which will bve Transmitted by us to the Board. As soon as it can be fair drawn we wou’d be glad to have it & are

Sir Your most Hble Servts

Nich. Walton

Hugh Boag



[on cover:] To Mr Edward Stewart Attorney at Law in Newcastle