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To Mr Chr.Denton Grays Inn LOndon 5 March 1756 Dr. Sr. Some of the houses at West Kenton, are in so bad a Condition, occasioned by the stormy weather we have had since Mart[inma]s last, th[a]t the ten[an]ts cannot possibly subsist without their being repaired. I have already been obliged to lay out 4.8.6, in doing w[ha]t was imediately necessary to prevent further damage & have made an estimate of w[ha]t ought to be done this spring as soon as possible, wch will come to £10 or £12 more. As I do not hear how Mr Wilson goes on w[i]th his purchase I desire you will acquaint the parties herew[i]th, & let me have their directions, whether I am to do any more or not. Thos. Allans Article expired at Mayday 1755 & I let him his farm again for one y[ea]r at £10 adv[ance]. Chicken & Mavins Article will expire at mayd[a]y next, & I have let them their farm again for one y[ea]r at £8 adv[an]ce. The tenants find themselves at so great an uncertainty, th[a]t they neglect their husbandry & I have enough to do to keep them upon their farms, but I hope matters will be setled one way or another in a little time. PS I can get nothing further yet f[ro]m Mr Beaumont than what I have accounted for. I am etc JR [There is a marginal note at the end, the start of which seems to be in shorthand. It ends : ...ing John & Richd. - Jno. Carr Ma[ste]r ]
