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Ravensworth Castle Augst 22 1740
To The Revd. Mr Jefferson
Sir
We reced. yours of 31 July last which woud have been answere sooner but that we have had an uncommon hurry of buysness upon us. It is a good deal of Concern to us if you or any Tennant shd have reason to Complain of any Grievancies, but we hope it is not realy the Case as you represent it, for we know of no exorbitant demands we have made. Those demands are stated on undeniable facts so far as Relate the woods Cutt down and sold, & the Law charges, which you only have been the occasion of, we hope are not Exorbitant. We observe you agree to pay our demand at the Next Court & that you desire to know if it be worth your while to make a real state of your Case to Mr Radley. To the former we shall have no Objection as you agree to pay, and as to the Latter we do not apprehend it will be of service, for we have done what we Cou’d for you to no purpose however if you are Inclined to make any application further, we have not the least objection, but if you doe it you must apply by letter to William Corbett Esqr at the pay office in Broad Street who is Secretary to Our board, & in Case you Inclose it to us we will repeat our Solicitations in your favour. What friendship we can (Consistent with our Trust) shew you I am sure you have no reason to dispute for I am Joyntly with Mr Boag
Sir Yr most Hble Sert.
Nich. Walton
Thomas Jefferson was Rector of Cockermouth and a tenant of the Hospital at Thornthwaite. He incurred legal costs challenging a fine for felling wood without permission.
