Letters – Joseph Richmond to Richard Ellis – 21 Jun 1755

To Mr Richd. Ellis at Hexham

21 June 1755

Sir

I have spoke to Mr Walton since I rec[eiv]ed yo[u]r Lre of the 19th & he tells me he does not think there will be any objection to the paym[en]t of the quitrent since the y[ea]r 1748 when the Darwentwater estate was vested in Trustees, but advises to make out the whole demand f[ro]m the y[ea]r 1736, wch he will send up to the Com[missione]rs for their directions. I desire therefore you will make out & send me a particular acct sometime next week. As to the suit and service to Hexham Court I tho[ugh]t it was better not to mention it now, but you may take notice of it if you think proper. I see by the Act the Darwentw[ate]r estate is held of the King as part of the Manor of E[as]t Greenwich. Sr W[alte]r spoke to the Com[missione]rs of the Hosp[ita]l about Stublock & they promisd to consider the matter & give an ans[wer], but Mr Walton says he has heard nothing f[ro]m them. As Sr.W[alte]r will be here all next week I desire you will send me what is necessary for him to sign for the resurrender of Dalton that you may be ready, when Mr Lowes is ready.  I am etc   JR