Letter – Thomas Richard Beaumont to John Erasmus Blackett – 20 Jul 1797

								Scarbro’ – July 20th 97.

My dear Sir,

Enclosed is a letter I have this Morning received from Mr. Bell, he seems to think they estimate the Lead Mill at Allendale too much. I will thank you to enquire into this matter as it appears from this letter that it will make a very material difference to me in respect of the poor Rates – and I don’t see we should pay any more than Greenwich Hospital. As I shall not be down at the time of the Moor Game Shooting, I shall send my Keeper upon the Moors, but shall not have a <tent> fixed. I should wish if possible to give the Moors a Jubilee, but whether as the other Gentlemen do not I can do it consistently. I purpose after Mrs. Beaumont has been confined coming down to N. Castle, I am very glad to see the Mines have been more productive, and that Allenheads has taken a turn for the better, and I hope the Mines will continue to improve. Should this negotiation go forwards I should imagine it will raise the price of Lead. I have had no accounts from Town how the proceedings go on but everyone most anxiously wait for the Events. I am happy to say Mrs. Beaumont & the Children are very well & sea bathing agrees with them. Mrs. Beaumont unites with me in best Respects –

I am My dear Sir Most sincerely yours

Tho. Rd. Beaumont.