Letter – Nicholas Walton to Mark Aynsley – 31 May 1741

      Ravensworth Castle. May 31st: 1741

To Mark Anesley Esqr.



Dear Sir

      Mr Reed of Chipchase as one of the Tennants of Greenwich Hospital has had most Intollerable Abuse from one Mr Matt. Robson & Severall others, who have Invaded the Right of the Hospital, Farmed by Mr Reed in which we must defend him — The Case will appear to You at large, by an Information, which is drawn to be Swore to by our Bailiff, as alsoe what Methods we are advised to pursue by Mr Grays Opinion, which Mr Bunting will Shew You. As therefore Mr Gray advises to have the Ryotters Apprehended and bound over to the Assizes, I must begg the favour you would take Cognizance of the Matter & grant your Warrant Joyntly with Sir Wm. Middleton or Mr Delavall, that the Fellows may be brought to Justice. We have laid the Affair before the Commiss[ione]rs  of  the Hospitall & Expect  in a few posts to have their orders as to any further Steps which may be necessary to take to Support Mr Reed in the Affair.

      I am Dear Sir Yours &c

      Nichos. Walton