Letters – John Erasmus Blackett to Thomas Richard Beaumont – 22 Feb 1796

Thos Rd Beaumont Esqr                                                            NewCastle    22nd Feby 1796

M.P.       Portman square London



Dear Sir	I have the favour of your Lre of the 19th Inst; & shall observe the Contents;  In a few days I shall inform you what Sum of Money I expect to have in my hands against the Lead Pay.  As some Persons were about purchasing the Estate that I mentioned, Mr Bell & Mr Hunter agreed for it, (subject to your approbation) at the Price offered viz £1260  I shall acquaint Mr Bell that it meets with your approbation & the Conveyance etc will be prepared accordingly.  I am of opinion that £5000 will be fully sufficient for you to subscribe to the Canal; should it be found expedient hereafter to make an Addition to your Subscription it may be done: I shall accordingly desire Mr Bell to subscribe £5000 in your Name _ I am concerned to hear that the Fleet has been obliged to return to Cork with damage.

                                               I am Dear Sir  Yours etc  J.E.B